Juan on a UPT Sigma tandem jump

Progress Safely From First Jump to USPA Instructor

Stop guessing. Get expert guidance at every stage of your journey.

3-Step Plan

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USPA A License

Get expert guidance from first jump to A-License. Master the skills and safety knowledge you need to fly solo.

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Canopy Control

📺 Free Training on YouTube

Learn the vocabulary and fundamentals that you need for your B-License. 

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USPA Coach Rating

Begin your teaching career on YOUR schedule. Our blended program combines video study with personalized in-person evaluation when you're ready.

Become a USPA Coach

USPA Tandem Instructor

Share the thrill of skydiving with first-timers. Schedule your 3-day intensive course at a location that works for you—including international options.

Become a UPT/USPA Tandem Instructor

Why Choose Skydive Fundamentals?

We are unwavering in our commitment to your success and the sport's integrity.

  • High-Quality Instruction: Our training builds upon the robust USPA curriculum, enhanced with our unique practical insights and specialized teaching methodologies to ensure truly comprehensive understanding.

  • Personalized Mentorship: Benefit from ongoing support and personalized guidance, extending well beyond your course completion, ensuring that you never feel lost on your journey.

  • Comprehensive & Practical Learning: We empower you to gain a deep, practical understanding of the material, not just to pass a test.

  • Commitment to Excellence: Learn from instructors genuinely dedicated to fostering safety and skill development.

Meet Your Instructors

Christina Arango

USPA Coach Examiner & AFF Instructor

Christina holds her USPA Coach Examiner rating (since 2011) and AFF Instructor rating (since 2014). With a deep passion for helping students progress safely through their skydiving journey, she specializes in breaking down complex skills into understandable, achievable steps. Christina has been skydiving since 2001 and brings over two decades of experience to every jump.

Juan Arango

USPA Tandem Examiner & AFF Instructor

Juan is a USPA Tandem Examiner (since 2006) and AFF Instructor (since 2022). As a former Colombian Army Infantry Officer, he brings military precision, discipline, and safety-focused training to his instruction. Juan has been jumping since 2001 and combines his military background with patient, thorough teaching methods.

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