Newcomers Take Their Initial Leaps
In the thrilling world of skydiving, a new force is making waves, reshaping canopy culture and setting new standards for safety and skill. Welcome to Izzy's Wing, a non-profit organisation that's been making a significant impact since its inception in 2024.
Born from the memory of Izzy Bucsko, Izzy's Wing is more than just an organisation—it's a movement. Its mission is twofold: to improve canopy skills and to shift skydiving culture. The goal is to keep Izzy's spirit alive in every descent that counts.
Based at Skydive Arizona, one of the country's premier swoop ponds, Izzy's Wing camps are designed for those who take their canopy skills seriously. To participate, jumpers must hold at least a USPA A License, be committed to continuous improvement, and value safety and precision in every flight.
The culture of Izzy's Wing emphasises mentorship with muscle, precision, and safety as a way to keep skydiving fun and enjoyable. This approach is evident in the calibre of coaches involved, with elite figures such as Stevie Simpson, Travis Mills, and Jason Sanders leading the way.
The camps offer a comprehensive learning experience, with participants learning skills like rear riser proficiency, input efficiency under pressure, traffic navigation at pattern entry, and confident landing decisions. The curriculum is designed to equip jumpers with the tools they need to navigate the skies with confidence and skill.
But Izzy's Wing is more than just a coaching programme. It's a community that supports jumpers recovering from injury and provides financial help and community support to families after accidents. The organisation is expanding nationwide, with more dropzones signing on to host camps and partnerships with organisations like Flight-1 bringing elite coaching to new corners of the country.
What sets Izzy's Wing apart is its commitment to keeping the cost of elite coaching accessible. A small refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in a camp, which is returned when the participant shows up. This approach ensures that money never gets in the way of someone's skydiving journey.
In a nutshell, Izzy's Wing is revolutionising canopy culture in skydiving, one jump at a time. Its mission is to raise the standard for canopy piloting safety and to ensure that everyone who shares Izzy's passion for skydiving has the opportunity to learn, grow, and soar.
Skydiving participants interested in enhancing their canopy piloting skills and embracing a safety-focused culture can join Izzy's Wing, a community that offers jump tickets and coaching sessions, led by esteemed coaches like Stevie Simpson and Jason Sanders. The organisation, which started in 2024 and hosts camps at Skydive Arizona, also supports injured skydivers and provides financial assistance to families following accidents.
