Head-up Neutral Position

Axis Foundations of Flight

The sit-fly position, with solo drills to strengthen balance and range of motion for grip taking…

Head-up Neutral

AXIS Flight School Instructor Niklas Daniel demonstrates the Head-Up neutral position and provides exercises to strengthen balance and increase range of motion.

Checklist

Proud chest
Straight spine
Elbows high
Tilt pelvis forward
Pronate feet
Knock Knees

Avoid

Looking down
Pushing on the relative wind with your hands

Hints

At first, only allow the relative wind to make contact with the inside of your legs
Push your heels firmly into the wind

Meet: Niklas Daniel

I am passionate about flying; be it my body, a parachute, or an airplane. It fills me with a great sense of fascination, curiosity, and purpose.
Coaching grants me the opportunity to share my skills and experience with those who have a desire to learn. I believe in building skills on a solid foundation and giving my students tangible evidence of their progress.

My coaching method is methodical yet holistic – incorporating physical as well as mental training, in a positive and constructive learning environment. I strive to find the perfect balance between ability and challenge for optimal engagement and enjoyment. My biggest reward as a coach is the joy of celebrating a student's "lightbulb moments", as they achieve their goals.

Niklas is the current US Speed Skydiving National Champion and the FAI Team Speed Skydiving World Champion, and earned the open and male silver medals at the 2022 FAI Speed Skydiving World Championships.

Axis Flight School is proudly sponsored by Cypres, Cookie, UPT, Performance Designs, Larsen & Brusgaard, Bev suits, Vertical suits, Skydive Arizona, Samantha Schwann, Hypoxic, Althoff Voeller