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Coaching, Camps & Events

COACHING

We know how addictive flying is, join us and become an Airkix Addix.

We hope that once you have flown the first time you will be tempted to return to firstly complete the ten basic levels of flight before moving onto to more complex flying.

At Airkix, we will help you every step of the way but it's up to you how fast and efficient you wish to make it. Our instructors are always on hand to help although their first duty is to the safety and enjoyment of all customers.

For faster or specific progression you may wish to use a coach, this is someone who is dedicated to your progression. A coach will work specifically with you and a session includes a full briefing, working with you in the tunnel and a debrief using footage.

We have special cheaper prices for returning flyers. You can book online, call 0845 331 6549 or 01908 247770, or email us skydive@airkix.com and we'll help you progress with your flying.

AV EQUIPMENT

We are well equipped to assist your coaching, firstly you can see your flights right there in the tunnel staging area as we have a large flat screen monitor displaying the current session with a two minute delay, so fly, get out and immediately watch how well you did.

The team rooms are equipped with hard disk recording for immediate review of the sessions including chapter marking and controls allowing slow motion forward and back (with more features to come).

Our DVD system is personalised to you and has the facility for multiple sessions on one DVD and we include computer-compatible files for easy video editing.

COACHES

At Airkix, we have an awesome roster of coaches available in all skydiving disciplines, including world and national champions, past and present.

Don’t forget our own highly qualified staff who can coach anything you wish to achieve in the tunnel.

You may also wish to bring a coach with you (who will need to be checked by Airkix) or you could join a tunnel camp.

PRICES

Coaching prices vary depending on;

Who the coach is.
How many of you are being coached.
How long the sessions are.
Whether you are part of a Tunnel Camp.
Etc etc!

For further information specific to Milton Keynes call us on 01908 247773/2 or email skydivemk@airkix.com

For further information specific to Manchester call us on 01617 492193/2 or email skydivemcr@airkix.com

AIRKIX COACHING

In our short history we have helped produce World champions in Freefly and FS and our instructors are in high demand because they are quite simply the best (well they do work hundreds of hours every year in the tunnel)!

Coaching is available (at relatively short notice) with Airkix Instructors and they are capable of taking you to World class level in any discipline.

For further information specific to Milton Keynes call us on 01908 247773/2 or email skydivemk@airkix.com

For further information specific to Manchester call us on 01617 492193/2 or email skydivemcr@airkix.com

The first step toward the goal of total freedom in the air is intensive coaching. Our coaches can help you with training concepts that come from years of teaching and flying experience. Regardless of your flying abilities, working individually with a coach creates a learning environment in which you can be safely challenged to push your limits and raise your awareness. All positions of free flight can be worked on in the tunnel, from belly flying, to head up and head down.

The beauty of learning in the tunnel is that it allows you to focus on building a basic relationship with the air, free of normal skydive distractions, 'looking bad', not being there, break off, deployment, canopy flying, landing, etc.

Your tunnel time will be videoed throughout and the footage will be available for debriefing and on DVD.

Please be aware that tunnel flying is different to skydiving and whilst that may seem obvious it does have greater ramifications for Freeflyers than Flat flyers.

Firstly, we move around more in early freefly and this can be difficult to control as new positions and manoeuvres are tried in a tunnel.

Secondly, back-flying is required as standard position from which many transitions are made to and from. This will need learning and it is important to note that having no rig makes a significant difference.

So, please do not expect to simply translate skydives to minutes and expect to be carving around your buddies in no time at all. New skills take time and it will significantly improve the preciseness of your three dimensional flying on future skydives.

Here's the good news. Coaching is for anyone and everyone from novice flyer to experienced head-down star.

The free fly progression is as follows:

Belly Flying.
Back Flying.
Vertical Flying (stand/walking and sit-flying).
Transitions.
Head Down.

At each level of progression you will work on:

Body position.
Fall-rate control.
Forward and backwards movement.
Turns.
Side-sliding.
Grips.
Super positioning.

CAMPS

Want to turbo-charge your learning?

At Airkix we only work with FS and Freefly coaches of the highest level, they’re services include full briefing and debriefing using our state of the art systems and DVD footage to take with you if required.

FORTHCOMING CAMPS

CLAIRE 'SPARKY' SCOTT

New dates coming soon

Sparky is Great Britain’s most successful ever skydiver and has no less than 5 Gold medals at World level competition in women’s 4-way. To put her coaching skills into perspective, at the 2009 Nationals, teams that she had coached won 6 from 12 available medals with 3 coming from the same category.

Sparky is also a BPA skydiving instructor so can help you if you’re currently undergoing your AFF course or if you’re looking to pass your FS1 qualification.

As well as the specific camp dates detailed, Sparky is also available for one-on-one coaching, day and evening, at times to suit at both Milton Keynes and Manchester.

For more information and prices please contact: Sparky on 07812 060 215 or email sparky@ukskydivingadventures.com

The goal of these camps is to refine your one-on-one skills and to introduce you to the additional skills required for 4-way. The camps are aimed at those working towards their FS1 (CAT 10), and those who have recently gained FS1.

By the end of the camp you will feel confident to complete any remaining one-on-one FS coached skydives and make the subsequent 4-way FS1 qualifications seem much less daunting.

The tunnel camp is split into 2 parts;

20 minutes of one-on-one working on individual skills such as basic body position, forward & backward movement, slow fall & fast fall turns (using arms and legs), side slides, positional strength and grip taking.
20 minutes of 4 way: 3 students to 1 coach, giving you the experience of building different formations in a variety of different slots, working on communication, formation set ups, grip management and key discipline.

Flyers should allow approximately 3 to 4 hours on site.

For anyone who has their FS1 and some further experience of 4-way, whether it be as part of a team or fun jumping with different groups. The aim of this camp is to briefly re-visit some 1 on 1 skills before moving on to 4-way (3 students + coach), looking at all the randoms and some of the single A blocks. This camp is ideal for those people looking to get onto a 4-way team in 2012.

There are just three spaces per camp so to avoid disappointment please book early.

The price of this camp is £400 per person and a £100 deposit will be taken on booking to secure your place and for more details or to book with Sparky, contact Sparky on 07812 060 215 or email sparky@ukskydivingadventures.com.

ADAM 'KILLA' MATTACOLA

Freefly Camp, Milton Keynes 12th – 13th May, 19th – 20th May, 8th – 11th June 2012

British National Freefly champion Adam ‘Killa’ Mattacola is highly regarded as one of the World’s leading and most popular tunnel coaches. With hundreds of hours tunnel flying and coaching under his belt, as well as a wealth of National and World medals, he’s a firm favourite with flyers of all levels all over the world. As such, his camps fill fast, very fast.

If you’re looking to get into Freeflying, enhance your existing skills or learn something new then ‘Killa’ is your man. Spaces are limited so if you want to find out more information or book your space on a camp, then e mail him on adammattacola@googlemail.com.

FS CAMP WITH SIMON CATHRINE IN MANCHESTER

16th and 17th June 2012

Airkix favourite and top UK competitor, Simon Cathrine is hosting a camp to advance your FS skills. Perfect for all levels of ability, from those planning their AFF courses to learning advanced 4-way skills.

You will receive one on one coaching with Simon, who will help individuals build on their skills using the latest teaching techniques. He will also be able to tailor your training to your specific requirements. So if you’re planning your AFF course, looking to get your FS1, want to learn 4-way or just progress your FS skills, this is perfect for you.

For more information about this camp please email Simon directly on Simon.Cathrine@airedale.uk.com

THE BAD LIEUTENANTS

Introduction to VFS Camps - New dates coming soon!

2010 World Championship VFS Bronze medallist and current UK National Champion team, the Bad Lieutenants, are running weekend VFS coaching camps throughout the autumn and winter months at Airkix in Manchester.

The tunnel sessions focus on all attributes of the VFS discipline, such as dive pool, flying techniques and dive engineering.

Participants are required to be signed off in both head down and head up orientations and be able to fly safely at high speed* with other participants**. Other than this, no other prior 4-way VFS experience is required.

Weekend camps will consist of the opportunity to fly 1 or 2 days which will include coaching, briefing and video de-briefing with flight sessions spread out throughout the day, with a 3-1 or 2-2 coach to participant ratio. Custom packages are also available.

So, whether you’re looking to compete in 4-way VFS, learn the latest vertical skills or gain experience for sequential flying, The Bad Lieutenants VFS camps are definitely for you!

For more details or to book with The Bad Lieutenants contact james@thebadlieutenants.com.

*Participants should be able to fly ‘topped out’ (wind tunnel at full speed to ensure the entire group is able to fly together.
**Participants should be able to fly safely and with full control ‘head down’ and ‘head up’ and have experience flying in a group of 4 i.e.; safe to fly in a 4-way and start with VFS.

42 FREEFLY

General Flight Skills Camps – New dates coming soon!

Join members of the Norwegian Freefly team ‘42Freefly’ and 4-way team ‘Arcteyx’ who are available for one-on-one coaching. ‘42Freefly’ have already gained a silver medal in the recent World Cup during 2011 and will be busy offering coaching in Manchester on the above dates.

This is a great opportunity for both FS and Freeflyers to attend a tunnel camp catering for any level. For more information or to book a slot just contact: derek@42freefly.com.

GREG CROZIER OF AIRWAX

Freefly Camp, Manchester – New dates coming soon

AirWax Tunnel Camps are dedicated to Freefly and all levels of tunnel flyers are welcome. As a former French National Freefly Champion, Greg boasts 10 years skydiving experience at the highest level, as well as hundreds of hours of tunnel coaching.

Greg structures his coaching on the progression system of the International Bodyflight Association, so his camps are a sure-fire way to get good…..fast.

For more information or to book your space on a camp, e mail Greg on gregwingz@yahoo.fr.

FRED FUGEN & VINCENT REFFET

Dates TBA

As part of French Freefly team ‘Babylon’, Fred and Vince have won more Gold medals in World level competition than any other Freeflyers. Both are super talented skydivers and tunnel flyers. Their coaching style is second to none and we have them at Airkix on a regular basis, don’t delay booking your slots as their camps always fill fast.

To book just contact: fred@babylon-freefly.com.

GENERAL FREEFLY INFORMATION

Please keep in mind that we follow a Freefly progression where certain skills have to be demonstrated before moving on to the next level.

Briefly described they are: belly-fly, back-fly, walking, sit-fly, transitions and finally head-down.

If you are ready to start flying on your head and you have progressed through all the other levels, please let us know when you book your flights so we will have a qualified safety instructor available for you.

For further information specific to Milton Keynes call us on 01908 247773/2 or email skydivemk@airkix.com
For further information specific to Manchester call us on 01617 492193/2 or email skydivemcr@airkix.com

EVENTS

Airkix and our coaches run regular events at both our tunnels. They are great learning platforms and social occasions (made even better by the cafe and bar facility in Manchester), here are some of the most frequent.

FS Scrambles VII

Airkix Manchester 15th June 2012 from 1900hrs

FS Competition, entry just £35*

FS Scrambles is back and we know it’s going to be the best one yet. Hosted by Simon Cathrine, Scrambles VII promises to be another awesome event.

Each flyer will get approximately 10 minutes of tunnel time
Each flyer must be competent at group flying in a wind tunnel
Teams will be picked at random with an even spread of ability
You will compete as part of the same team for the entire competition

This event is always a sell out so make sure you book in early to avoid disappointment.

Register your details here.

Or call us on 0161 7492192 or email your name and number to scrambles@airkix.com.

*Once payment has been received, Airkix will not offer refunds or transfers under any circumstances.

Load 1

12th May and 19th May

You don’t have to be at the DZ to be on ‘Load 1’ – get your first freefall fix of the weekend at Airkix instead.

£65 for 10 minutes of flight.

Hosted by World Champion Claire ‘Sparky’ Scott, these early morning weekend sessions are specifically created to ensure your coached tunnel training is complete in plenty of time for you to get on those early lifts at the DZ. That way you improve faster as you put your tunnel training into practice in the sky on the very same day.

Open to anyone wanting to improve their individual flying skills, Sparky will tailor the coaching so that it’s suited to your specific needs. If you are an AFF student, an FS student working towards your FS1 or an experienced jumper looking to get current for either team jumping or big ways, Load 1 is for you.

For more information on dates and prices or to discuss your specific requirements, e mail Sparky directly on sparky@ukskydivingadventures.com.

4-Way Fridays

25th May.

Ever wondered how it feels to fly ‘4-way’ with two of Europe’s finest FS competitors at your side? Want to improve your skills and better understand the dynamics of team flying with experienced and friendly FS coaches? Or, do you already have a team and simply want to fly with World and National Medallists to hone your own individual techniques?

Whatever your goal, 4-Way Fridays provide the perfect platform for you to provide the ‘missing link’, flying alongside Tarn Hollis and Allesandro Del Cucina in a fun and friendly group flying environment. You’ll take to the air with Tarn and Alessandro, as well as other attendees, performing drills and flight plans specifically designed to improve your team capabilities.

Tarn and Alessandro will host 4-Way Fridays at Airkix in Milton Keynes on regular Fridays.

Spaces are limited so to find out more, book your place or to enquire about availability contact Tarn Hollis on skydivingtarn@hotmail.co.uk.

Freefly Scrambles

Airkix Manchester, 28th September 2012, from 1900hrs

£65 for 10 minutes of flight.

Airkix Manchester is proud to announce that it will play host to the next Freefly Scrambles on 28th September 2012.

Our night of friendly competition will be hosted by World Champion Adam ‘Killa’ Mattacola, and is open to Freeflyers of intermediate* and advanced** ability.

On arrival, flyers will be randomly divided into teams of two and will perform a series of Freefly blocks and manoeuvres, composed and judged by Adam himself. Total flight time per team will be 10 minutes.

Although we can’t guarantee who your tunnel partner will be on the night (that’s all part of the fun right?), we can guarantee that we’ll put you through your Freefly paces at superb value for money on what promises to be an un-missable evening.

So, what are you waiting for? Book now!

Spaces are limited, so to secure your slot please contact Adam Mattacola directly on adammattacola@googlemail.com, with details of your Freefly level and wind tunnel experience.

*Intermediate Freefly: Full range of control and motion in a head-up position and comfortable flying in close proximity to others.
** Advanced Freefly: Ability to transition from a head-up position to a head-down position and comfortable flying head-down in close proximity to others.

G&T Freefly Nights (aka Geeks and Tunnel) in Manchester

Looking for a fun sociable night whilst improving your freeflying skills in the process?

At G&T you have the option of one to one freefly coaching with world champion Adam ‘Killa’ Mattacola and/or the chance to practice your skills in organised groups. Adam brings fresh ideas and innovative coaching techniques to each event.

All levels of experience are welcome to join in, however to participate in group flying you need to be able to fly safely with up to 3 other flyers in a headup position.

G&T is organised by Liz Boniface who can be contacted on lizboniface@hotmail.com for further information and dates.

THE BAD LIEUTENANTS HUCK JAM

Fancy freeflying with other people of a similar level at a fraction of the normal price?

The Bad Lieutenants are running weekend 'Huck Jams' throughout the year where the aim is to provide a fun, social and safe format in which flyers can develop their group skills within the wind tunnel at a fraction of prices paid to fly on your own.

The event is perfect for people that have friends of similar ability as well as individuals that possess the skills to fly in groups.

We book the time and split it amongst the number of people present. Every person is allocated the same amount of time for an equal cost. Flyers are split into groups based on goals and skills. The group will then fly the amount of time that the group members have been allocated. If you want to fly more time, then this can be arranged with adequate notice.

Don't forget that you have to be signed off for the positions you want to fly and be able to fly with others.

FS TUESDAYS WITH SPARKY & ANDY SCOTT IN MILTON KEYNES

The Airkix Tuesday Night Coaching Programme is a 1 on 1 coaching service, available to everyone at any level.

Coaching provided by multiple World & British Champions, Sparky and Andy Scott.

Provides a structure for learning the basic skills from scratch.
Great for getting rid of any bad habits.
Quickest way for gaining currency, muscle memory and sharpening skills.
Enables focus on personal flying skills so often neglected during skydives.

Coaching is tailored to suit your needs according to ability.
No need to look for other people to share with, just book yourself in.
Coaching sessions run each Tuesday, with the briefings starting at 7.30pm, flying from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.
You decide how much time you want (typically 10 – 20mins).
Full video debrief.

For more information and prices, contact: Claire 'Sparky' Scott on 07812 060215 or by email sparky@ukskydivingadventures.com

FS & FREEFLY WEDNESDAYS WITH ANDY FORD IN MILTON KEYNES

Hosted by Andy Ford, these evening sessions welcome all flyers at all levels. From basic belly flying to advanced head down, our coached Wednesday nights provide a friendly and fun environment to take your flying to the next level.

Well versed in every skydiving discipline, Andy also specialises in managing your transition from belly-flying, through back-flying and into the world of freefly.

All flights include full brief, in-flight coaching and full video debrief.

For all enquiries, please email us at skydivemk@airkix.com

FS THURSDAYS IN MANCHESTER WITH SIMON CATHRINE

On Thursday in Manchester it's FS and Freefly.

Top UK competitor, Simon Cathrine runs the FS and it's just perfect for all levels from pre A license to experienced teams or individuals and tailored to your specific requirements.

You get 1 on 1 coaching to help individual skills with drills to assist in your progression towards A licence/FS1 or improve.

For experienced flyers a curriculum to further advance your own skills within your team or big way scene.

Groups or Teams, why not bring the whole team along and fine tune those 4 way skills.

For all enquiries, please email us at skydivemcr@airkix.com

FREEFLY THURSDAYS IN MANCHESTER WITH FRAZER SMITH

If it's the freeflying you're after then Frazer Smith is the man.

Freefly sessions on Thursdays are an opportunity to hone your flying skills in whatever orientation you want and at whatever skill level.

For those of you who are no stranger to the tunnel and are looking to share time with your friends then Frazer will coach you as group.

Coaching can be catered to help achieve your FF1 or FF2, or simply to make you a better more poised freeflyer.

Bookings are available direct through Frazer by contacting frazer@darksidefreefly.com or call us on 01617 492192/3 or email skydivemcr@airkix.com for more information or to book.

FLIGHT NIGHT

If you're over 18 and looking for a more personalised approach to flying in a fun and friendly environment with other like-minded flyers, then Flight Night is for you.

For just £49.99, you'll receive five flights plus free in-flight coaching (including pre-brief and de-brief) from some of our most experienced instructors.

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What's more, we'll track your improvements using the International Bodyflight Association progression system and when your skills are up to it, we'll get you flying in groups, meaning even better value for money.

MEETING DATES

From 9th January 2012 until 11th June 2012, Flight Night will be running on Monday nights in both Manchester and Milton Keynes. Report time is 6.30pm for a 7.30pm flight time. We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment as spaces fill up fast.

THE SMALL PRINT

Flyers must be over 18 years old.
Each flight represents approximately a 12,000 ft skydive.
Standard no-show, refund and cancellations policy applies.
Flight Night coach may change at short notice.
Participants must have flown at Airkix at least once before.
Vouchers are not available for this experience.

KIDZ CLUB

Would you be impressed if we told you that your kids could fly with, and be taught by a World Champion skydiver or top rated IBA tunnel instructor?

Well, we're offering your children the opportunity to fly with some of our best instructors as they head up the coolest club in town.

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The coaching is free; you just pay for the tunnel time. The kids will meet at the tunnel, do a stretch and pre-brief, fly with a big smile (while learning new skills), and finally de-brief with video.

MEETING DATES

From 9th January 2012 until 11th June 2012, Flight Night will be running on Monday nights in both Manchester and Milton Keynes. Report time is 5.30pm for a 6.30pm flight time. We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment as spaces fill up fast.

KIDS WILL LEARN

Being a team-player.
Increased body awareness.
Proper stretching.
Setting realistic goals (and the technique to achieve them).
Flying with others.
Creating routines.

We'll work with the kids on advanced flight maneuvers as well as having them fly together. Kidz Club introduces fun choreography and fun flight games & exercises that speed up the learning curve.

Kidz club costs £25, it guarantees five flights minimum and includes a free DVD for each flyer (value £14.95). Depending on skill level and choreography the kids can potentially end up flying up to the equivalent of 15 flights as they use all available time and will progress to flying together.

THE SMALL PRINT

Must be 16 years or younger.
Flyers must have flown within the last three months.
A maximum of six flyers per class.
Must arrive on time to ensure sufficient time for briefing.
Vouchers not available for this club.
Excludes 16th January 2012 and 6th February 2012 in Manchester

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