Phoenix-Fly Instructor Program

I have selected Baxter Gillespie and James Boole as Phoenix-Fly Instructor Examiners for the USA and Europe respectively. Baxter and James will be responsible for training Phoenix-Fly Instructors around the world and also for providing advanced training.
As well as promoting safety, the Phoenix-Fly training program will endeavor to help develop the wingsuit discipline, answering questions, sharing knowledge and organizing events & competitions.
The PFI program has been running since spring 2005 and over 86 wingsuit pilots from 14 different countries have already obtained the PFI rating. Contact us if you would like to join the PFI team."

Long flights,
Robert Pecnik
Phoenix-Fly

Phoenix-Fly Instructor Program Details

Background
Wingsuit flying is one of the easiest skydiving disciplines, it uses skills that a skydiver learns in their initial training; the arch position for stability and the tracking position for forward motion.
The Phoenix Fly Instructor Program and Prodigy 2 wingsuit were conceived simultaneously and represent a new way for skydivers to enter the wingsuit discipline.
Together they offer a training system that is less complicated, more affordable and more accessible to new wingsuit pilots.

The PFI Program
The PFI training program focuses on the important aspects required to safely perform a wingsuit skydive:
• Main differences between a wingsuit skydive and a normal skydive
• Correct assembly of the wingsuit
• Aircraft exit and flight path
• Deployment and emergency procedures
The PFI First Flight Briefing was conceived with the normal dropzone environment in mind, special events such as large boogies require special provisions.

The Prodigy 2 Wingsuit
The Prodigy 2 is incredibly user friendly, flying the suit is very intuitive as it is very solid and stable in the air. Assembling the suit is also quick and simple as the design avoids cables and booties. The Prodigy has the added advantage of allowing the pilot to reach their risers and toggles, simplifying the required response to a canopy malfunction.

Phoenix-Fly Instructor Requirements

There are two possible ways to become a Phoenix-Fly Instructor:
1. If you meet our requirements you can attend a PFI training course conducted by a PFI/E. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the PFI patch.
2. If you are already a BMI and meet our requirements you will be able to apply for the PFI conversion process, if successful you will be awarded the PFI patch.

To become a PFI (via options 1 & 2) you must satisfy the following criteria:
• An experienced, current and licensed skydiver
• A knowledgeable and capable wingsuit pilot
• Have at least 100 wingsuit flights
• Holder of Coach or Instructor rating (Instructor or teaching experience outside of skydiving may also be considered)

Phoenix-Fly Instructor Benefits

Successful Phoenix-Fly Instructor applicants have the following benefits:
• Wingsuit discount voucher
• Demo suit discounts (35% on the Prodigy 2 & Phantom)
• Air Miles Reward Program - receive free wingsuits in return for obtaining orders!