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Author: 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)

Stay AWAKE, Stay ALERT!

Posted on20th July 202221st July 2022AuthorSimon Brentford

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

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Staying AliveTagsaircraft, aircraft safety, safety, staying alive

So You Wannabe a Cameraflyer – Part Two

Posted on30th May 202214th June 2022AuthorSimon Brentford

How to specialise in your chosen area of cameraflying… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced SkydiverTagscamera, cameraflying, working in skydiving

So You Wannabe a Cameraflyer – Part One

Posted on30th May 20227th June 2022AuthorSimon Brentford

How to start cameraflying… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New SkydiverTagscamera, camera flyer, cameraflying, film, filming, Swallows Group, working in skydiving

Planning a Team for Next Year

Posted on28th October 20213rd November 2021AuthorSimon Brentford

Finding your perfectteammates and working out the best training plan… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New SkydiverTagscompetition, forming a team, NFTO, skydive algarve, Skydive Hibaldstow, Swallow, Swallows Group, Team, teamwork, training

Mind the GAP!

Posted on5th August 20219th August 2021AuthorSimon Brentford

How to avoid the moments of shame as a cameraflyer…
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CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, SkillsTags4-way, 8-way, camera flyer, Formation skydiving, skills, skydive algarve, Skydive Hibaldstow, Swallow, Swallows Group, training

Return to the Sky

Posted on23rd April 202123rd April 2021AuthorSimon Brentford

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

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Staying AliveTagsbreak, layoff, return, returning, safety, skydiving, stayalive, staying alive, stayingalive

Community Eyes

Posted on16th July 202031st May 2021AuthorSimon Brentford

Let’s all look out for each other… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Staying AliveTagsskydiving, staying alive, stayingalive

When the Poop Hits the Fan

Posted on28th November 201812th October 2020AuthorSimon Brentford

Do you know how to handle the unexpected? Read More …

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