Prerequisite: Super Positioning.
Desired outcome: Complete coordinated vertical exercises with another flyer while maintaining visual contact, heading, relative level, and control.
Reference material: IBA Flight Tutorials #8, #9, and #10.
Key points:
- Establish the starting formation and visual references before changing levels.
- Coordinate the timing of each vertical movement with the other flyer.
- Use the whole body to control fall rate while preserving the planned horizontal position.
- Stop in a neutral body position before beginning the next movement.
Coaching and safety: Begin with small changes in level and increase the range only after both flyers demonstrate coordinated stops. Brief each flyer's slot, altitude limits, recovery, and separation plan.
Manual source: Formation Skydiving Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #8.
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