Flight progression

Skills Chart

See how the flight concepts, belly-flying skills, back-flying skills, and formation skills connect across the current curriculum.

Level 0

Flight Concepts

Learn the shared flight concepts, operating practices, safety foundations, and coaching skills that support every flying position.

Track

Flight Concepts

3

Naturally Stable (Bailing)General Information Coaching Skills

Level 1

Belly Flying

Build a stable foundation, then add precise movement, altitude control, and safe entries and exits.

Track

Belly Flying

7

Neutral Belly Position Belly Forward & Backward Belly Fly Turns Belly Up & Down Belly Fly Side Slide Belly Fly Enter & Exit Flyer Safety Brief

Level 2

Back Flying & Formations

Expand your range with back-flying control, transitions, and the first principles of flying with others.

Track

9

Neutral Back Fly Position Back Forward & Backward Back Fly Turns Back Fly Up & Down Back Fly Side Slide Back Fly Enter & Exit Walking Half Barrel Rolls Over the Feet Transitions

Track

3

2-Way Formations 2-Way Verticals Belly Super Positioning

Level 3

Head Up Flying

Build a stable head-up position, control every axis of movement, and connect the orientation through safe transitions and carving.

Track

Head Up Flying

6

Neutral and Stable Head Up Position Head Up Forward & Backward Head Up Turns Head Up Up & Down Head Up Side Slides Head Up Front Flip Transitions

Level 4

Head Down Flying

Develop stable head-down flight, controlled movement, precise transitions, and coordinated eagle maneuvers with another flyer.

Track

Head Down Flying

7

Neutral and Stable Head Down Position Head Down Turns Head Down Forward & Backward Head Down Up & Down Head Down Side Slides Head Down Transitions Eagles & Reverse Eagles