
Military Freefall Training & Advanced Canopy Control
Specialized MFF, advanced canopy control and tunnel training for military operators and units from the US and NATO allies.
Capability StatementMilitary Freefall (MFF) & Advanced Canopy Training for Operational Units
Since 2008, AXIS Flight School has delivered targeted Military Freefall, canopy control and tunnel instruction for branches of the US military and NATO allies, in Eloy and on-base worldwide.
As subject matter experts (SMEs), the AXIS team designs each training evolution around your unit's skill progression goals, building the body flight, canopy and decision-making proficiency your operators rely on in the air. We don't teach tactics. We build the skills, and provide the scenarios, that your team applies its own tactics to.
- High-altitude freefall stability and body control
- Aircraft exit technique and spotting
- Body flight with equipment configurations
- Camera qualification courses
- Advanced canopy control
- Freefall grouping
- Canopy stacking
- Precision landing
- Military wind tunnel training
- Military wind tunnel instructor training
- Instructor development and curriculum enhancement

Core Military Training Capabilities
Training solutions custom-designed to produce consistently reliable outcomes
Military Freefall
Specialized MFF coaching focused on freefall mechanics, stability, spatial awareness and aerial control.
Advanced Canopy Control
Canopy control training that builds accurate pattern management, stacking awareness and precision landings across varied conditions.
Military Tunnel Training
Uniquely, AXIS is authorized to conduct body flight training for military applications not only on-site at SkyVenture AZ, but at any wind tunnel location in the world.
Rigging & Packing Support
Rigging and packing support, coordinated on site at Skydive Arizona or at your location worldwide.
Instructor Development
AFFI training support and curriculum enhancement for military freefall instructors, including team coordination and equipment considerations.
Competition Coaching
For CISM, USPA National, and FAI Worlds: FS, VFS, MFS, Speed Skydiving, Freefly, Canopy Piloting & Videography. (NAICS: 611699, 611620)

Why Military Units Trust AXIS
The preferred training provider for elite military units
Proven Track Record
Continuous support to US and NATO units since 2008. We know how unit training cycles run, how tight the scheduling gets, and what an efficient jump day takes.
Focus on Core Airmanship
We don't teach doctrine. We refine the freefall control, canopy handling and spatial awareness underneath it, so your team can concentrate on its own mission requirements.
Team Coordination
Specialized programs for developing effective team dynamics and coordination in freefall and under canopy.
Subject Matter Experts
World-class coaches and recognized subject matter experts (SMEs) in both sport and military skydiving applications.
Trusted by Military Units
Hear from military personnel who have trained with AXIS
“Not one of the 20 personnel that attended their course(s) during my time expressed dissatisfaction.”
“I have attended five separate advanced body flight AXIS courses, three of which I lead. Nik and Bri have given nothing short of excellent instruction each and every time. They are consistent, professional, highly capable, and experts in instruction. Not one of the 20 personnel that attended their course(s) during my time expressed dissatisfaction with their course. I would highly recommend AXIS for military instruction, mff, AFFI, free flying, relative work, rigging and packing, tunnel work, and canopy control to name a few. AXIS is unbelievably accommodating and I can't wait to work with them again.”
PJ
Ops Sup
“Axis brings the highest level of expertise. They are extraordinary instructors.”
“I've had the pleasure of both participating in as well as observing several Axis Flight School tunnel, freefall, and canopy piloting courses. Axis brings the highest level of expertise to all of these. Not only are Nik and Brianne accomplished skydivers with several National and World titles under their belts, but they are extraordinary instructors. All of their lesson plans are carefully thought out and are refined with every course iteration.”
Lt Col Iveta Riggins
USAF / AZ ANG
“We saw dramatic and quantifiable improvement in performance, and enhanced safety and risk mitigation.”
“We have used Axis flight school several times for military training. They are the best course and instructors we have had for wind tunnel, bodyflight/freefall and canopy control. Nik and Bri were able to cater to any training request and coaching/instruction we required. They even helped us enhance our curriculum for our MFF course. Nik and Bri are exceptional instructors. They are always professional and safe, and they improved the safety of our school and operations. They provide a fun learning atmosphere where performance and understanding skyrocket. They have the unique ability to cater coaching and training to each individual for understanding and development. We saw dramatic and quantifiable improvement in performance, and enhanced safety and risk mitigation. I cannot recommend them enough and I hope to get the chance to work with them again.”
MSgt Lawrence
“Phenomenal instruction and dedication to improving our skills in any area we requested. AXIS has made our team more proficient and safer in the air, allowing us to enhance our mission capabilities.”
MSgt Justin Wood
USAF Pararescue
“They masterfully keep an entire group on the threshold of each individual's ability, right in the learning sweet spot.”
“Bri and Nik's teaching styles mix very well with the SOF style of learning, blending just the right amount of trash talk with direct critical feedback. They manage to house an elite performance level beneath their genuine humility. They don't step out of their wheelhouse, and they understand the fact that military jumper's focus is wider than just the jump portion. They masterfully keep an entire group on the threshold of each individual's ability, right in the learning sweet spot, despite dealing with a broad spectrum of baseline flyers. Everyone who attends their course will come away as a better flyer, regardless of their skill level at the start.”
Operator
Privacy & Discretion
We respect the privacy and scheduling requirements of visiting units. Our standards for discretion, professional oversight and data privacy keep your unit's training focused and uninterrupted.
- Private debrief areas and reserved tunnel access
- Confidentiality agreements for all training staff
- Careful handling of schedules, media assets and training documentation
- Discreet, low-friction logistics coordination
ENHANCE YOUR UNIT'S CAPABILITIES
Contact us to discuss your specific training requirements and how AXIS can support your mission. Single-source preferred. Subcontracts welcomed.
