Available Merits
Introduction to Camera Flying
Recipient has demonstrated the knowledge and skill to fly with small action cameras.
How this Merit is Earned
Achieved prerequisite merits: Belly Flyer Tunnel and Belly Flyer Sky.
In addition, recipient has demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of an AXIS Coach™:
a) Reading of SIM Sections 6-8 before the course. b) Has a USPA C-License. c) Logged 200+ jumps. d) Competence in the execution of prescribed exercises. e) Camera flying specific emergency procedures. f) Climbing on to the camera step. g) Construction of a helmet. h) Using a sighting tool. i) Basic video camera settings.
Camera Wings Endorsement
Recipient has demonstrated the knowledge and skill to fly with camera wings.
How this Merit is Earned
Achieved prerequisite merits: Belly Flyer Tunnel, Belly Flyer Sky, and Introduction to Camera Flying.
In addition, recipient has demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of an AXIS Coach™: a) Competence in the use of wings in the wind tunnel. b) Competence in the use of wings in the sky. c) Emergency procedures specific to flying with wings.
Formation Skydiving Camera Flyer
Recipient has demonstrated the knowledge and skill to film FS teams.
How this Merit is Earned
Achieved prerequisite merits: TunnelBelly Flyer, Sky Belly Flyer, Introduction to Camera Flying, and Camera Wings Endorsement.
In addition, recipient has demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of an AXIS Coach™: a) Captured 10 consecutive, judgeable and debriefable videos without error for 4-Way FS, b) Can utilize leading and peeling exit shooting techniques, c) Above average flying ability, d) Awarenes of safety concerns in the air.
Vertical Formation Skydiving Camera Flyer
Recipient has demonstrated the knowledge and skill to film MFS and VFS teams.
How this Merit is Earned
Achieved prerequisite merits: Tunnel Belly Flyer, Tunnel Back Flyer, Tunnel Head-up Flyer, Tunnel Head-down Flyer, Sky Belly Flyer, Sky Back Flyer, Sky Head-up Flyer, Sky Head-down Flyer, Introduction to Camera Flying.
In addition, recipient has demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of an AXIS Coach™: a) Captured 10 consecutive, judgeable and debriefable videos without error for 4-Way VFS or 2-way MFS, b) Can utilize leading and peeling exit shooting techniques, c) Above average flying ability, d) Awarenes of safety concerns in the air.
Tandem & AFF Camera Flyer Proficiency
Recipient has demonstrated the knowledge and skill to film tandems and AFF students.
How this Merit is Earned
Achieved prerequisite merits: BellyFlyer Tunnel, Sky Belly Flyer, Introduction to Camera Flying, Camera Wings Endorsement merits.
In addition, recipient has demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of an AXIS Coach™: a) Video portfolio of various group jumps in the belly orientation, b) Knowledge of still camera settings and lens options, c) Shooting techniques specific to school work, d) Awarenes of safety concerns in the air.
Camera NINJA
Recipient has demonstrated extraordinary flying ability and contributes to the sport of camera flying by teaching others.
How this Merit is Earned
Achieved merits: Introduction to camera flying, Camera Wings Endorsement, Formation Skydiving Camera Flyer, Vertical Formation Skydiving Camera Flyer, and Tandem & AFF Camera Flyer.
In addition, recipient has demonstrated the following to the satisfaction of an AXIS Coach™: a) Competed as a videographer at a FAI Category 1 Event, b) Participated as an outside videographer on a World Record, c) provided outside video for larger formations in both FS and Free-fly disciplines, d) Photography publication on the cover of a magazine.