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Skydiving is much more than jumping out of a perfectly good air plane. Here you will find a number of disciplines related to skydiving.

Formation Skydiving (FS)

The formation skydiving consists of making figures in free fall. Skydivers (2 or more jumpers) must make “points” previously determined. This discipline is among the most practiced in the world of skydiving. The obtaining of the A-licence  is compulsory in order to be able to fly in relation to two jumpers. The B-license is required to be able to fly with three or more jumpers. The concept of formation skydiving is to fly in relation to one or more other persons. It can be carried out horizontally (conventional formation skydiving), vertical (vertical formation skydiving), mixed or 3D (vertical and horizontal at the same time), with other canopy skydivers (CREW for Canopies Relative Work ), Or relative to objects of other nature in extreme relative flight (XRW).

 

4 way RW with experienced skydiver - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Freefly

The Freefly discipline consists in making different figures in free fall other than flat belly. The skydivers who practice this discipline thus make figures with the head up (standing), the head down, sitting (sit fly), etc. This discipline is increasingly popular with skydivers, since it allows them to feel new sensations and to locate themselves in space.

Freefly above Ottawa - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Canopies Relative Work (CREW)

The Canopy Relative Work consists of performing different figures once the parachute is opened. The skydivers hang their feet on the canopy of their jumping partners, creating a real show for people on the ground.

Canopy formation (CREW) - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Wingsuit

The Wingsuit consists of moving from a falling movement to a flying movement. To do this, skydivers who are practicing this discipline wear a winged and supple suit similar to the body of a flying squirrel. As soon as the aircraft leaves, the skydiver’s combination fills with air, allowing the jumper to slow down. The falling speed thus contains a horizontal component greater than the vertical component and the flight is more like the movement of an airplane.

Wingsuit over Ottawa River - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Canopy piloting (Swooping)

Swooping is practiced under canopy at landing. This discipline consists of a low turn under the canopy, allowing the skydiver to take a lot of vertical speed. At the moment of landing, the vertical speed is transformed into horizontal speed by the jumper, allowing him to slide as far as possible on the ground. Swooping is a discipline that requires an excellent knowledge of canopy piloting and a complete mastery of canopy steering, since it requires extreme precision.

 

SWOOP competition - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Vertical or mixed relative flight

Vertical or mixed relative flight consists of a relative flight vertically with the body or with persons in different (mixed) positions. Skydivers practicing this discipline must make pre-determined figures by clinging to the other jumpers in free fall.

Hybrid jump with passionate skydivers - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Artistic FreeFly

The Artistic Freefly consists of performing a pre-determined aerial choreography. The jumpers perform movements according to a precise rhythm. This discipline allows skydivers to express themselves artistically during their jump, creating a fabulous aerial spectacle!

Dream of flying - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Freestyle

Freestyle consists of performing figures in free fall according to a precise sequence. Figures made by skydivers are figures that are usually practiced by gymnasts or trampoline athletes.

Freestyle in Freefall - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Extreme Relative Flight (XRW)

The extreme relative flight is gaining momentum in the world of skydiving. It consists of marrying the flight in free fall with the flight under canopy. Thus, a high-performance canopy can reach flying speeds compatible with winged skydivers and fly in formation together.

Wingsuit and fast canopies XRW - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

Precision landing

This discipline consists of landing as accurately as possible with respect to a target on the ground. The distance is thus measured in centimeters, see in millimeters. It is a discipline that has become less and less popular, but has helped to promote sport.

Accuracy landing - Parachute Gatineau-Ottawa Skydive

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