Author name: Simon Brentford

Cameraman for team NFTO since 2015 5200 Skydives, 1000+ BASE jumps, FS & WS coach UK National Champion 4-way 2004 (as point with Wizards), 2018, 2019, 2021 (as camera) UK National Champion 8-way 2019 & 2021 (as camera) UK National Champion Speed skydiving 3 times 4-way at World Cup, Saarlouis, Germany 2011 Speed Skydiving at Mondial, Dubai 2012 (came 6th) 4-way Female at World Air Games, Dubai 2015 (came 5th) 4-way Female at World Championships 2016, Chicago, USA (took Bronze) 4-way Female at World Championships 2018, Gold Coast, Oz (took Silver) 4-way Female at World Cup 2019, Eloy, USA (took Silver)

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Why sleeping in the aircraft is a real no-no…

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So You Wannabe a Cameraflyer – Part Two

Experienced Skydiver / By Simon Brentford

How to specialise in your chosen area of cameraflying…

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So You Wannabe a Cameraflyer – Part One

Experienced Skydiver, New Skydiver / By Simon Brentford

How to start cameraflying…

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Planning a Team for Next Year

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Finding your perfectteammates and working out the best training plan…

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Mind the GAP!

Experienced Skydiver, Skills / By Simon Brentford

How to avoid the moments of shame as a cameraflyer…

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Return to the Sky

Experienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Staying Alive / By Simon Brentford

Your first skydive back should be well within your comfort zone…

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Community Eyes

Experienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Staying Alive / By Simon Brentford

Let’s all look out for each other…

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When the Poop Hits the Fan

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Do you know how to handle the unexpected?

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