Through this course, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of your parachute and learn from our expert coaches how to maximize your safety and performance while flying your wing. Unfortunately, most skydivers prioritize sign-offs over improving their individual canopy skills, leading to unprepared skydivers and unsafe flying, especially in challenging or unfamiliar conditions.
This course will instill the fundamental habits of safer, controlled canopy flying that you can build upon for years to come. We will focus on advanced canopy control, active flying, and awareness. With safety in mind, our course focuses on giving you an advanced understanding of canopy flight as well as challenging you with important canopy control and input exercises.
Above all else, we seek to improve your confidence and skill as a canopy pilot.
The course includes
*Classroom instruction
*Canopy handling drills
*Precision slow-flight
*Stall control and recovery
*Proper handling and application of toggles and risers
*Individual analysis of all landings
*Practical, personal instruction between jumps
An AXIS coach will watch your entire canopy flight on all jumps and record your approach and landing. There will be a video debrief and theoretical class work after each jump.
This course will instill the fundamental habits of safer, controlled canopy flying that you can build upon for years to come. We will focus on advanced canopy control, active flying, and awareness. With safety in mind, our course focuses on giving you an advanced understanding of canopy flight as well as challenging you with important canopy control and input exercises.
Above all else, we seek to improve your confidence and skill as a canopy pilot.
The course includes
*Classroom instruction
*Canopy handling drills
*Precision slow-flight
*Stall control and recovery
*Proper handling and application of toggles and risers
*Individual analysis of all landings
*Practical, personal instruction between jumps
An AXIS coach will watch your entire canopy flight on all jumps and record your approach and landing. There will be a video debrief and theoretical class work after each jump.
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Looking to get your (next) licence and progress with your skydiving journey? The Progression Week at Skydive Algarve is the event for you!
We have several instructors on site who can help you with all the necessary briefs and exercises for the following federations:
-British Parachute Association
-US Parachute Association
-Portuguese Parachuting Federation
This can include:
-Packing courses
-Canopy courses
-1-on-1 coaching
-Water training (subject to availability)
and more!
There are no set dates for each activity - simply register and we will assess your requirements and make a plan for the week upon arrival.
Registration: 60€
(this registration fee is non-refundable)
BOOK YOUR PROGRESSION WEEK NOW - at www.skydivealgarve.com and select the Progression Week Option
We have several instructors on site who can help you with all the necessary briefs and exercises for the following federations:
-British Parachute Association
-US Parachute Association
-Portuguese Parachuting Federation
This can include:
-Packing courses
-Canopy courses
-1-on-1 coaching
-Water training (subject to availability)
and more!
There are no set dates for each activity - simply register and we will assess your requirements and make a plan for the week upon arrival.
Registration: 60€
(this registration fee is non-refundable)
BOOK YOUR PROGRESSION WEEK NOW - at www.skydivealgarve.com and select the Progression Week Option
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Welcome to Trackdayz at Skydive Algarve!
Awesome tracking event in the Algarve. Join us to learn and sharpen your tracking skills and to be a part of epic tracking jumps by the sea.
Two full days of action packed tracking jumps organised by a top FF load organiser.
What to expect:
We separate the groups based on number of participants and skill level to be sure the groups fly safely.
Every level is welcome as long as you meet the qualifications below. The LO will be leading you on tracking jumps, focusing on improving your skills and having a blast doing it.
REGISTRATION: 15 € per person per day.
QUALIFICATIONS: 200 jump minimum and group tracking experience.
If you have less than 200 jumps and wish to improve, we have 1-on-1 coaching available.
Minimum: 6x participants
Contact us for more details and to book your slot! info@skydivealgarve.com
Awesome tracking event in the Algarve. Join us to learn and sharpen your tracking skills and to be a part of epic tracking jumps by the sea.
Two full days of action packed tracking jumps organised by a top FF load organiser.
What to expect:
We separate the groups based on number of participants and skill level to be sure the groups fly safely.
Every level is welcome as long as you meet the qualifications below. The LO will be leading you on tracking jumps, focusing on improving your skills and having a blast doing it.
REGISTRATION: 15 € per person per day.
QUALIFICATIONS: 200 jump minimum and group tracking experience.
If you have less than 200 jumps and wish to improve, we have 1-on-1 coaching available.
Minimum: 6x participants
Contact us for more details and to book your slot! info@skydivealgarve.com
Get ready to level up your freefly skills at Skydive Algarve's new freefly school: Level Up!
Join us for Level Up Freefly Week - a week of intense freefly coaching and load organising with a top FF LO and more!
During this week, you can book the LO for coaching 1 on 1, join a group he's load organising, or book him for the full day for yourself, or split the cost amongst friends.
To book, simply email info@skydivealgarve.com or book directly at the DZ office, providing the following info:
Dates
Name of jumper(s)
Type of coaching required (e.g. full day coaching; 3x coaching jumps 1-1; group of 3 jumpers booking coach for the day)
If you want to make a group to hire a coach for the day but are not sure your level is good enough, you must clear this with the coaches directly at the DZ and then book the coaching accordingly.
Join us for Level Up Freefly Week - a week of intense freefly coaching and load organising with a top FF LO and more!
During this week, you can book the LO for coaching 1 on 1, join a group he's load organising, or book him for the full day for yourself, or split the cost amongst friends.
To book, simply email info@skydivealgarve.com or book directly at the DZ office, providing the following info:
Dates
Name of jumper(s)
Type of coaching required (e.g. full day coaching; 3x coaching jumps 1-1; group of 3 jumpers booking coach for the day)
If you want to make a group to hire a coach for the day but are not sure your level is good enough, you must clear this with the coaches directly at the DZ and then book the coaching accordingly.
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Active Piloting canopy course teaches you to be a pilot, not a passenger. Experience every control input your canopy has to offer, and learn to fly where you want to go in a range of wind conditions. Try out precision turns and start playing with front risers up high to fully understand the speed your wing is capable of. Gain the tools to deal with difficult situations. We’ll even have you trying out some crosswind landings! Learn how to use your body position to control the canopy and keep you safer at the same time. Improve your flying more than you thought possible. You will leave a more capable and much more assertive canopy pilot. Fly with newfound confidence.
• For pilots who want to:
• Become a pilot, not a passenger
• Deal with different wind conditions
• Fly their canopy where they want to go
• Learn precise and accurate inputs
• Experiment with front risers up high
• Learn to use harness inputs
• Utilize their body position
• Know how to prevent a low turn
• Practice half-braked approaches
• Land crosswind safely
• Fly with confidence
COACH: Bruno Geada
Bruno Geada started skydiving in 1999 and began his professional skydiving career in 2004, since then has accumulated 5300+jumps.
Canopy control has always been a big passion of his, so in 2013 he created the Fly Safe Canopy Control Courses for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced skydivers and in 2015 joined 'The Canopy School.' He's currently based in the Algarve, south of Portugal, where he works for Skydive Algarve as an Instructor and Canopy Coach.
PRICE:
2 day course, 8 jumps included: 408.20€
(non-refundable 75 € deposit to book)
Combined The Canopy School 1.1 and 1.2 Courses
THEORY CLASSES:
5-6 hours
PREREQUISITE:
Completed AFF and consolidation jumps
To book your place, please go to the following link where you can book directly https://bookings.burblesoft.eu/index/3911/31
Our Active Piloting canopy course teaches you to be a pilot, not a passenger. Experience every control input your canopy has to offer, and learn to fly where you want to go in a range of wind conditions. Try out precision turns and start playing with front risers up high to fully understand the speed your wing is capable of. Gain the tools to deal with difficult situations. We’ll even have you trying out some crosswind landings! Learn how to use your body position to control the canopy and keep you safer at the same time. Improve your flying more than you thought possible. You will leave a more capable and much more assertive canopy pilot. Fly with newfound confidence.
• For pilots who want to:
• Become a pilot, not a passenger
• Deal with different wind conditions
• Fly their canopy where they want to go
• Learn precise and accurate inputs
• Experiment with front risers up high
• Learn to use harness inputs
• Utilize their body position
• Know how to prevent a low turn
• Practice half-braked approaches
• Land crosswind safely
• Fly with confidence
COACH: Bruno Geada
Bruno Geada started skydiving in 1999 and began his professional skydiving career in 2004, since then has accumulated 5300+jumps.
Canopy control has always been a big passion of his, so in 2013 he created the Fly Safe Canopy Control Courses for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced skydivers and in 2015 joined 'The Canopy School.' He's currently based in the Algarve, south of Portugal, where he works for Skydive Algarve as an Instructor and Canopy Coach.
PRICE:
2 day course, 8 jumps included: 408.20€
(non-refundable 75 € deposit to book)
Combined The Canopy School 1.1 and 1.2 Courses
THEORY CLASSES:
5-6 hours
PREREQUISITE:
Completed AFF and consolidation jumps
To book your place, please go to the following link where you can book directly https://bookings.burblesoft.eu/index/3911/31
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers (0018133125651). Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
You must meet the qualifications to participate in this course. Contact jared@skydiveaz.com for more details.
Tandem Course - Sigma, Strong, & Wings
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers (0018133125651). Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
Please visit https://www.SkydiveRatings.com for course information, a full course calendar and online registration. Questions? Send a message to INFO@SkydiveRatings.com or text/call to 813-312-5651 We use WhatsApp for foreign skydivers(0018133125651) Thanks and Blue Skies! SkydiveRatings is Bram Clement's instructional rating school
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Upcoming Events
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19 August 2025 11:00 PM Until 20 August 2025 12:30 AM
0Live Zoom Sessions every week discussion skydiving safety! Tuesday at 6:00 pm EST Wednesday at 1:30 pm EST Thursday at 7:00 pm EST All sessions are recorded and available to members only. Just $25 per month gives you the keys to the castle. You can cancel at any time, but I am betting that you won't! https://brian-germain-coaching.mn.co/share/_FwKUDD3jHwWt7z4?utm_source=manual Who am I? Author, Canopy Course Director (longer than anyone else), USPA S&TA, Parachute designer/manufacturer/test pilot for over 25 years, Hundreds of Educational videos on AdventureWisdom.com and YouTube, Thousands of AFF and Tandem jumps, Skydive Radio: "Safety First with Brian Germain", X-Games Champion, many many thousands of jumps, life coach and keynote speaker for many years. -
29 August 2025 Until 01 September 2025
0Get ready for an epic Labor Day weekend packed with skydiving, dual aircraft, nightly dinners, live music, legendary bonfires, and nonstop shenanigans!
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