{"id":46257,"date":"2023-08-15T14:40:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T14:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=46257"},"modified":"2023-08-29T08:16:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T08:16:06","slug":"tunnel-instructor-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/tunnel-instructor-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Tunnel Instructor Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Qualify as a tunnel instructor, and carve yourself out a new career!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tunnel instructing at Windoor, Empuriabrava
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A Class A Wind Tunnel Instructor Course is taking place at Windoor, Empuriabrava, in September 2023. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming an expert in wind tunnel flying, becoming an instructor is the key to making it a reality. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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You will enhance your flying skills and be able to share your passion for indoor skydiving by teaching others to control the air. In this article, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to know to become a certified wind tunnel instructor with Windoor<\/a>, Empuriabrava and TunnelInstructor<\/a> (TI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Tunnel Instructor?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tunnel Instructor is a nongovernmental organization established to make wind tunnel flying safer and more enjoyable. Its main function is to set standards for organization, development, and safety in tunnel operation and management, as well as provide training to new instructors and examiners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goals of Tunnel Instructor are to ensure that tunnel staff are properly qualified according to best practices, flight development, and safety, and also to serve as an educational entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the materials and flight methods of Tunnel Instructor are based on the best shared techniques. These have been developed and improved over the years by its partners and members, ensuring that they stay at the forefront of flight skills, as well as doing so with safe methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tunnel instructing at Windoor Empuriabrava
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Class A Instructor Course: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Class A course can be your passport to the world of indoor flying. The Wind Tunnel Instructor Course is a unique opportunity for those who want to become professionals in indoor skydiving. Previous experience is not necessary to take the course as it is designed for beginners and adapted to different skill levels. This course will provide the participant with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a certified Class A wind tunnel instructor endorsed by Tunnel Instructor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the course, you will learn the theoretical and practical fundamentals of wind tunnel flying, including basic aerodynamics, advanced flying techniques, tunnel safety, and teaching skills. The course combines ground school classes, practical sessions in the wind tunnel, and assessments to ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of wind tunnel fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Information <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The course will take place during 18-30<\/strong> September 2023, <\/strong>at Windoor Empuriabrava in Spain, under the organization of Chief-Examiner Jonas Krasa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course fee is 6,995\u20ac (taxes included)<\/strong> and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n