The Freefly Ground Briefing is designed to give new freeflyers the knowledge required to participate in freefly jumps safely. This will help new freeflyers understand the differences when flying in a non-belly-to-earth orientation.

This Freefly Ground Briefing is to be administered by a Coach 2 (preferably with freefly experience) or a Coach 3 - Freefly. The briefing is a ground briefing and it must be administered as part of the B CoP application requirements.

In this document, you will find the freefly safety topics to be discussed during this ground briefing, as well as a detailed explanation of each one:

1. Equipment
2. Exit order
3. Freefall
4. Break-off, track & opening

Introduction

Freefly is an advanced method of flying, which involves a variety of vertical body positions which are different than belly-to-earth (back-fly, head-up, head-down, angle, etc.). Before you attempt your first freefly jump, it is vital that you understand the extra safety precautions that will be required. A vertical flying orientation and the higher speeds involved in freefly means that your equipment, aircraft exit order, flight plan, instruments, clothing—and even your mindset—must all be freefly focused.

The following is an explanation of the basic information required to safely begin your path towards freefly in the sky. This document does not replace instruction from a qualified freefly sky coach. In fact, coaching is very important and strongly recommended.