Freefall Training
Pro.01Static Progression

Half Eagle

Two flyers exchange head-up and head-down orientations through a controlled half Eagle while maintaining a clear path, heading, and altitude.

Prerequisite: Head-Down Transitions.

Desired outcome: Two flyers exchange head-up and head-down orientations through a controlled half Eagle while maintaining a clear path, heading, and altitude.

Reference material: IBA Flight Tutorial #57.

Key points:

  • The head-down flyer transitions under the head-up flyer.
  • The head-up flyer transitions over the head-down flyer.
  • Both flyers finish in the opposite orientation.
  • Maintain eye contact and a consistent center throughout.

Manual source: Static Progression Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #28.

Coaching and safety: Brief both slots, initiation, flight paths, eye contact, levels, abort, and separation. Demonstrate the component transition solo before adding the second flyer.