The goal was simple: make body flight a proper spectator sport. No cryptic scoring, no complex rules\u2014just two pilots going head-to-head in a Follow the Leader format. You either match the line and execute the moves, or you bust. The audience can see the mistakes in real time, and the better flyer wins. Simple, effective, and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What started as an experiment has grown into a legitimate competition format. With every event, Body Piloting Championships refines itself, drawing more top-tier flyers and growing a dedicated following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BPC 5 took place at iFLY Downunder in Sydney, and it was the best one yet. Seven match-ups, three title fights, and some of the tightest battles we\u2019ve seen. The competition was stacked, and pilots had to bring their A-game\u2014every mistake counted, every move mattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This comp showcased some clear trends in body piloting progression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The numbers tell the story. Each battle had its own dynamic, but a few key trends emerged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A massive part of making BPC an engaging spectator sport is having the right voices behind the mic. At BPC 5, we had two absolute legends breaking down the action: Christopher “Douggs” McDougall \u2013 One of the most respected and professional BASE jumpers in the world.<\/strong> Douggs runs Learn to BASE Jump and has decades of experience across multiple skydiving and BASE disciplines. Now moving into speaking and commentating gigs, his insights into air movement, risk management, and next-level body control added a whole new layer of depth to BPC\u2019s coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Shane and Douggs delivered expert analysis, kept the energy high, and made sure the audience \u2014both in-person and on the livestream\u2014understood the stakes of every move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BPC is no longer just an idea\u2014it\u2019s a movement. It\u2019s creating real rivalries, giving body pilots something tangible to train for, and pushing progression in ways we haven\u2019t seen before. Every comp refines the format and showcases new talent, proving that body piloting is its own discipline, not just an offshoot of freefly or dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next step? Expanding the series and securing sponsorship to move it forward. BPC has reached the stage where we need financial backing to start covering expenses, grow the competition, and bring it to a global audience. They\u2019re looking for partners who see the potential in this sport and want to be part of its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or your company are interested in sponsoring BPC and helping take body piloting to the next level, get in touch: Email Mason<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Current sponsors: Cookie Helmets<\/a>, XRG Flight club, iFly Downunder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The future of body piloting is here, and BPC is leading the charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For background, rules and concept of BPC see this article: Body Piloting Championships<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a-true-production--1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Jimmy Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBPC 5: The Evolution Continues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Staying in the fight zone is just as critical as nailing the moves.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMatch Highlights & Performance Trends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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busts. Aaron pushed hard with variety in tricks but struggled with boundary awareness,
racking up 15 bottom line busts alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
busts against Rob\u2019s 30 busts. Craig\u2019s more balanced flying gave him the edge, while Rob
struggled with top line busts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
only 15 busts, while Jeremy racked up 27 busts, mainly due to boundary control issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
busts against Vincent\u2019s 30 busts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fighting-to-the-last-moment-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Jimmy Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBody Piloting Championships Commentators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shane Onis<\/strong>\u2013 Australia\u2019s swooping prodigy.<\/strong> Shane is well-known in the Australian skydiving scene as one of the best up-and-coming canopy pilots. His deep understanding of flight dynamics, combined with his ability to explain high-level concepts in a way that makes sense to everyone, brought a fresh perspective to the commentary booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/great-atmosphere-1024x683.jpg\")
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Photo by Jimmy Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Next Step \u2013 Sponsorship Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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