Prerequisite: Signed off by an IBA instructor as safe to begin the IBA Flyer Progression.
Desired outcome: Walk safely at a neutral wind speed and stop movement in a controlled manner.
Key points:
- Maintain a straight vertical posture, chin up, and eyes forward.
- Begin with small steps and keep body weight on the heels.
- Lean the upper body opposite the desired direction while keeping the hips over the heels.
- Use the arms cautiously; too much body pitch can rapidly increase drive.
Coaching and safety: Start near belly-flying wind speeds and increase only after the student demonstrates control. Require the student to stop with room remaining before the wall and brief the back-fly bail procedure before using higher wind speeds.