Sport Flyer FAQ

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Everything experienced flyers and coaches actually ask about training at FlyTribe β€” honest, straight to the point.

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Coaching

Honestly β€” less than you think, if you're focused. Most experienced flyers notice real improvement within a single coached session of 30–60 minutes. The key word there is coached. Random solo time can eat hours without moving the needle.

Rough benchmarks from our coaching team:

  • β†’FS / belly flyers β€” A focused 3-hour block is enough to sharpen 4-way timing, fall rate control, and block transitions significantly.
  • β†’Head-up / sit-flying β€” Expect 2–5 hours to get genuinely stable and start working on docks and transitions.
  • β†’Head-down β€” Takes longer. Plan on 10+ hours of structured training before things feel controlled and consistent.
  • β†’Dynamic β€” Progress comes fast with the right drills. 3–6 hours of coached time can take you from shaky carves to confident layouts.
Bottom line: Quality always beats quantity. Ten focused, coached minutes beats an hour of unguided flying. At FlyTribe, our coaches plan every rotation β€” you're not just racking up time.

A coached session at FlyTribe follows a clear structure so no time gets wasted:

  • β†’Pre-session briefing (15–30 min) β€” Your coach reviews your goals, outlines the drill sequence, and explains the hand signals they'll use in the chamber. If you've got previous footage, you'll review it together here.
  • β†’Flying β€” Short rotations of 1–2 minutes with equal rest between. Your coach is either flying with you or just outside giving real-time feedback. Typically 10 rotations per 15-minute block.
  • β†’Video debrief (30–60 min) β€” This is where the real learning happens. We go through footage from every rotation at all three of our dedicated debrief stations. You leave with a clear picture of what worked and what's next.

The rest between rotations isn't downtime β€” it's processing time. Our coaches use it to give quick corrections and set the focus for the next round.

Solo time is great for consolidating skills you already own β€” drilling movement patterns, getting comfortable in a new body position, or just flying with your team. For all of that, buying uncoached hours makes total sense.

But if you're trying to learn something new or break through a plateau, solo time without feedback almost always bakes in bad habits. You repeat what you're doing β€” the good and the bad β€” until it's harder to fix than if you'd started correctly.

Our honest take: Use coaches for learning. Use solo time for consolidation. The combination is far more efficient than either alone.

At FlyTribe, coached tunnel time starts from €459/hour (night sessions). That's roughly €2.50/minute more than uncoached time for instruction from coaches with international competition backgrounds. Most flyers find it pays for itself fast.

Match the coach to your discipline and where you want to go. Our team covers FS, VFS, Freestyle, Dynamic (2-way and 4-way), Sequential, and solo speed β€” so there's a specialist for wherever you're headed.

Some specific fits from our current roster:

  • β†’Dynamic flying β€” Andre Persson (multi gold medalist in D2W/D4W), Rodrigo Wagner, Kevin Arcamona (7,000+ jumps, state records in HD and HU), Ibro Kraaijeveld (Austrian 2-Way Dynamic Champion), Camilla Bro Gregersen (competing in 2-Way Dynamic, passionate about efficient movement).
  • β†’Fundamentals & balance β€” Onni Veitola, known for precision-focused individual coaching at any level.
  • β†’Beginner-friendly structure β€” Bjornar Knutsen, with a calm and methodical style focused on measurable progress.

Not sure who to pick? Email sport@flytribe.eu with your discipline and goals. We'll match you up.

Both approaches work, and the best flyers typically do a bit of both. Having a primary coach who knows your history and tendencies is hugely valuable β€” they don't need to rediscover what you struggle with every session. The relationship builds and sessions get more efficient over time.

That said, flying with a different coach occasionally gives you fresh eyes on your technique. A different way of explaining the same concept can suddenly make it click. There's no politics here β€” our coaches understand the value of variety and won't take it personally.

If you're doing a multi-day camp, we'll often bring in guest coaches with specific expertise to complement your primary coach's work.

Critical. If you're flying without reviewing footage, you're missing roughly half the learning from every session. What you feel in the tunnel and what's actually happening are often very different things β€” video is the truth.

At FlyTribe, both Oslo and MalmΓΆ have multi-angle recording with instant playback. Oslo has 3 dedicated debrief stations; MalmΓΆ has 5. You'll review every rotation immediately after flying β€” not at the end of the day when your memory of how it felt has faded.

Pro tip: Download your footage and review it again that evening. A second watch after you've rested often reveals things you missed during the hot debrief. Your video access is available through your booking page.

It's a fair concern, and it does happen β€” usually when tunnel training replaces sky time rather than complementing it. The risks are real:

  • β†’Wall dependency β€” Using the chamber walls as spatial references that don't exist in the sky. Good coaches actively work against this.
  • β†’Incomplete skill set β€” The tunnel doesn't teach exits, tracking, breakoffs, altitude awareness, or canopy work. Lots of tunnel time with few jumps means gaps.
  • β†’Overconfidence on transitions β€” A move that feels solid in smooth, controlled airflow can behave differently at real freefall speeds with gear on.

The fix is simple: pair your tunnel training with real sky time. Use the tunnel for body-flight skill development; use the sky for situational awareness, exits, and gear-specific adaptation. Our coaches β€” all active skydivers β€” will remind you of this balance constantly.

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Booking & Pricing

Here's a clear breakdown of our sport flyer rates (prices in EUR, 3+ hour bookings):

Tunnel only Β· Weekdays

Night (22:30–08:00)
€259
per hour
Off-peak daytime
€299
per hour

Tunnel only Β· Weekends

Night (22:30–08:00)
€259
per hour
Peak daytime
€349
per hour

With coaching included Β· Weekdays

Night (22:30–08:00)
€459
per hour
Off-peak daytime
€499
per hour
Price guarantee: We believe we offer the best value per minute of quality flying in Europe. If you find a better deal at a comparable ISG facility, let us know. We also offer a Rasta Rush discount (up to 69% off) β€” check the prices page or contact us for details.

For current rates in NOK and SEK, or for camps and bulk bookings, visit flytribe.eu/prices or email sport@flytribe.eu.

The simplest route for camps and multi-hour bookings:

  • β†’Email sport@flytribe.eu with total hours, preferred dates, and number of flyers.
  • β†’We create an invoice and set you up on the booking platform β€” booking.flytribe.no (Oslo) or booking.flytribe.se (MalmΓΆ).
  • β†’You can then pick your exact slots yourself, or tell us your schedule and we'll optimize it for you.

Peak vs. off-peak matters for invoicing: Weekend days and weekday evenings count as peak. Nights (22:30–08:00) and weekday daytime are off-peak. You'll need to know roughly how many of your hours fall into each when we set up the invoice.

Payment terms: 15% deposit at least 4–8 weeks before (depends on total hours booked), full payment 2–4 weeks before. Accepted currencies: EUR, NOK, SEK, DKK, USD, CHF.

Notice periods scale with booking size β€” smaller bookings need less notice:

  • β†’Up to 2 hours β†’ 1 week notice
  • β†’Up to 4 hours β†’ 2 weeks notice
  • β†’Up to 8 hours β†’ 4 weeks notice
  • β†’Up to 10 hours β†’ 5 weeks notice
  • β†’Up to 20 hours β†’ 10 weeks notice

Cancellations outside the notice window incur a 25% fee on the booking. If you're dealing with illness or an unexpected emergency, contact us directly β€” we'll do our best to work something out.

Yes β€” we stock sport flyer suits from Boogieman, Option Gravity, M87/Deem, and Intruder. These are proper performance suits, not leisure kit.

  • β†’Suit rental: 150 NOK/SEK per day, or 500 NOK/SEK for five days
  • β†’Helmets: Cookie G3 and G4 available. Helmet rental pricing available on request.

We understand that traveling with your full gear setup can be a pain. Rent what you need and travel light. Let us know in advance if you have specific suit requirements so we can have the right size ready for you.

Absolutely. You don't need to show up with a full team β€” solo flyers are welcome at camps and events. Depending on the format, we'll pair you with other flyers at a comparable level, or you can book individual coaching sessions built entirely around your own goals.

Check the events calendar at events.flytribe.eu for upcoming camps and discipline-specific events. If nothing listed fits your timeline, email us β€” we can often help you find like-minded flyers training at the same time.

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The Tunnel

Both our Oslo and MalmΓΆ tunnels are ISG (Indoor Skydiving Germany) chambers β€” the global benchmark for professional flying. ISG builds the tunnels used at world championships and elite training facilities worldwide. You're flying in the same airflow quality as the top competitors in the sport.

Key specs that matter for sport flying:

  • β†’14ft (4.3m) diameter β€” Full 4-way FS team fits comfortably. Enough room for team formations, dynamic carving, and advanced freefly.
  • β†’4 high-performance motors β€” Instant wind speed delivery up to 300 km/h. No spin-up lag, no turbulence spikes.
  • β†’Glass height β€” Oslo's glass panels are 5.5m high (a full meter taller than standard ISG), with 20m total flying height. MalmΓΆ uses a round glass design for seamless wall-carving.

The airflow quality is genuinely different from older or lower-spec tunnels. Smooth, predictable air makes it easier to isolate what your body is doing β€” which means faster, more reliable learning.

Very well β€” with a few specific differences to be aware of. The fundamental body mechanics, transitions, and muscle memory transfer directly. That's why world-level competitors invest serious time in the tunnel.

Three things that feel different when you add a rig and real sky:

  • β†’Range of motion changes β€” Your rig restricts how far you can arch and reach. Movements feel slightly tighter than in the tunnel.
  • β†’Added weight and momentum β€” The rig means more mass, which means it takes more input to start and stop movement. Especially noticeable in blocks.
  • β†’Reference points disappear β€” Tunnel walls give you unconscious spatial feedback. In freefall, that feedback is gone. An inch of distance in the tunnel becomes a foot in the sky.
Our coaches are all active skydivers, not just tunnel flyers. They know exactly how to prep you for the transition β€” and will tell you honestly when a skill is ready to take to the sky.

There's a short introductory process β€” yes β€” but for experienced flyers, it typically takes minutes, not sessions. The IBA progression framework is the industry standard, and we follow it. It's as much about safety protocols in our specific tunnel as it is about skill level.

First-time FlyTribe sport flyers complete a 3-level certification (each level is a 10-minute session with briefing and debrief). Once certified, you get access to pro flyer rates and can book coaching and solo sessions independently. If you've already got significant tunnel experience, we assess your level quickly and get you training at your actual skill level without delay.

Our 14ft ISG chambers handle all the main competitive disciplines:

  • β†’4-way FS β€” Full team fits comfortably. Blocks, randoms, inter-key timing β€” all fully trainable. Coach can fly as 5th or work from outside.
  • β†’VFS (2-way and 4-way) β€” Plenty of room. 4-way VFS is tight but standard for this tunnel size β€” world-level teams train it regularly in 14ft.
  • β†’Freefly (head-up, head-down) β€” Full movement, docks, transitions. Up to 300km/h wind speed supports high-speed head-down work.
  • β†’Dynamic (2-way and 4-way) β€” Carving, layouts, speed rounds β€” excellent in this chamber. Oslo's 20m height is particularly good for longer layout lines.
  • β†’Freestyle β€” Our coach Andre Persson has competed internationally in freestyle. The tunnel is well set up for it.
  • β†’Sequential β€” Yes, covered by our team.

8-way FS is done in rotation (4-on-4) rather than the full team simultaneously.

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Camp Life

Oslo (Gardermoen)

  • β†’FlyTribe Bunkhouse β€” 16 beds, directly inside the tunnel building. Under 2 minutes from bed to antechamber. From €20/night per person. Full kitchen, sauna, hot tub on site.
  • β†’RV/Camper Park β€” 10 spots with electrical hookups right outside the tunnel. Full access to communal areas.
  • β†’Thon Hotel Gardermoen β€” 600m walk. We've negotiated exclusive sport flyer rates (from ~€45/person/night in a shared room, including the famous breakfast buffet). Book via email to renate.moe@olavthon.no, mentioning FlyTribe.

MalmΓΆ (Hyllie)

  • β†’FlyTribe Villa β€” 10 beds across 3 private rooms. Full kitchen, living room with big screens, private backyard with BBQ and slackline, 2 bathrooms and washing machine. From 220 SEK/night per bed.
  • β†’Best Western MalmΓΆ Arena Hotel β€” Directly across the street. FlyTribe rates from 895 SEK/night (includes breakfast). Book at the partner rate page.

Oslo (OSL β€” Gardermoen):
10-minute drive from Oslo Airport. Take a taxi, the hotel shuttle (line S44), or arrange a pickup with our tunnel courtesy car. FlyTribe address: Balder allΓ© 16, 2060 Gardermoen.

MalmΓΆ (CPH β€” Copenhagen):
13-minute train ride from Copenhagen Airport. Take the ØresundstΓ₯g to Hyllie station, then a 5-minute walk to the tunnel. Buy tickets in the SkΓ₯netrafiken app. FlyTribe address: Hyllie Boulevard 8C, 215 32 MalmΓΆ.

Both locations have free parking with EV charging. Oslo also has a courtesy car available for sport flyers β€” useful for grocery runs, local restaurants, or day trips to nearby DZs.

Camp life matters. We've put real thought into recovery, downtime, and logistics between sessions.

Oslo: Sauna and outdoor hot tub, fully equipped pro kitchen, cafΓ© and bar in the building, Flying Machine (developed by Leonid Volkov for warm-ups and off-tunnel movement practice), gym area, remote work hub with large monitors and fast Wi-Fi, DZ courtesy car.

MalmΓΆ: Sauna and hot tub with a direct view into the tunnel (yes, you can watch your teammates fly while you relax), Pascal Restaurant & Bar in the building (20% discount for FlyTribe flyers β€” just mention it), premium gym, padel hall, and indoor golf simulator in the complex. The FlyTribe Villa has a private backyard BBQ terrace and slackline. Emporia shopping mall (Scandinavia's largest) is literally across the street. And Copenhagen is 20 minutes away by train.

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Disciplines & Training

The pattern that competitive teams consistently use: tunnel-heavy early season, sky-heavy approaching competition.

Here's the logic:

  • β†’Off-season / early season β€” Use tunnel time to build new skills, learn new blocks, fix technique issues, and develop team cohesion. The tunnel gives you repetition density that's impossible in the sky β€” one tunnel hour equals roughly 60 jumps of body-flight practice.
  • β†’Mid-season β€” Mix of tunnel and sky. Use tunnel for precision work on specific problem areas; use the sky to calibrate with rigs, practice exits, and build full-jump rhythm.
  • β†’Pre-competition (final 4–6 weeks) β€” Shift to sky-dominant. Build muscle memory in actual jump conditions. Use tunnel for quick fixes only, not major technique overhauls.
FlyTribe is ideal for winter training camps β€” when Scandinavian jump seasons are closed, both Oslo and MalmΓΆ are fully operational. Many European teams use us as their winter base and competitive prep facility.

Want to plan a season training schedule? Talk to us β€” our coaches work with teams at all competitive levels and can help you structure a year that makes sense for your goals and budget.

Still got questions?

Reach our sport flyer team directly β€” we typically reply within a few hours.