Stage 2 – Essential Wingsuit Techniques

Stage 2 is where wingsuit flying becomes relational. Moving beyond basic first-flight habits, this stage focuses on range control, approaches, relative flight, formation discipline, and break-off awareness, helping pilots learn to fly safely, predictably, and intentionally around others.

Develop the core control, awareness and range needed to fly with greater precision

Stage 2 is where wingsuit flying begins to become relational. It is no longer just about flying your own body safely. It is about flying well around others.

Stage 1
First Flight
Course

Stage 2
Essential Wingsuit
Techniques

Stage 3
Aerodynamic Wingsuit
Proficiency

Stage 4
Wingsuit Transitions
& Backflying

Stage 5
Precision Wingsuit
Acrobatics

Quick facts

• Focus: Relative flight, range, approaches, break-off
• Environment: 1:1 coaching leading to small coached groups
• Suit type: Beginner wingsuit
• Entry point: After building solid first-flight habits
• Progression leads to: Stage 3

What this stage is really about?

Stage 2 is about moving beyond basic survival and into controlled, intentional wingsuit flight. The focus shifts from simply managing your own skydive to developing the awareness, discipline and range needed to fly safely with others.

Safety emphasis

The biggest change at this stage is that your inputs now affect the people around you. Good progression here is built on predictability, controlled movement, disciplined approaches and safe break-off habits, not rushing before the foundations are ready.

Key areas of development

Up and down range

Develop control over vertical movement so you can adjust level changes calmly and intentionally.

Forward and backward

Learn to manage forward drive with more precision so you can close space or slow down without losing control.

Lateral movement

Build confidence moving left and right with purpose, while staying balanced and aware.

Controlled approaches

Learn to approach other flyers on a clean line with appropriate speed, awareness and judgement.

Formation discipline

Understand how to hold your slot, respect the shape of the group and avoid reactive flying.

Recovery skills

Develop the ability to recognise instability early and return to controlled flight without panic.

Break-off awareness

Build strong habits around timing, direction, separation and deployment planning when flying with others.

What coaches are usually looking for

• Predictable movement in relation to others
• Controlled closing speed
• Good judgement on approach lines
• Stable, repeatable slot flying
• Awareness of group shape and separation
• Calm, disciplined break-offs

Typical training themes

01- Range drills to explore up, down and lateral movement

02 – Approach work focused on speed control and clean lines

03 – Small formation flying with clear slot responsibilities

04 – Break-off practice with strong altitude and separation awareness

05 – Debriefs focused on predictability, discipline and group safety

Signs you may be ready for the next stage

1. You can approach other flyers with control and awareness
2. Your speed and range adjustments are intentional rather than reactive
3. You can hold relative position consistently in small groups
4. Your break-offs are clean, predictable and well-timed
5. You show awareness of both your own flight and the wider group picture

What comes next?

Stage 3 introduces more technical precision in the air, with greater focus on aerodynamic efficiency, docking, advanced exits and consistent performance within small-group flying.

Explore Stage 3