The World Cup of Canopy Piloting
Skydive Arizona
Skydive Arizona: Proud Host to the World Cup of Canopy Piloting
In 2025, we’re very excited to bring the 12th FAI World Cup of Canopy Piloting back to Eloy! Read the latest competitors bulletin below (bulletin 2 coming in August).
SKYCRU REGISTRATION
Every NAC will need to fill out a provisional entry form. Only the NAC or designated individual will fill out and submit this form.
Register here: https://skycru.com/nac-competitor-list
Download and fill out this form: 2025 Canopy Piloting Championships at Skydive AZ (Final Registration. Make sure each tab is filled out (2 tabs total).
The names of all the competitors and team managers on the entry form must match EXACTLY as they appear in the FAI Sporting License Database.
Process:
- Completed form emailed to skydiveaz@skycru.com (.xlsx format preferred)
- Forms reviewed
- Invoices issued with payment instructions (ACH and wire transfers only)
Please make sure all banking fees charged by your financial institution are factored in so the invoice will be paid in full upon arrival to the host.
Due Dates:
- Provisional Entries due by June 26
- Official Entry and payment Due July 26th
- Bulletin 2: August 1
Contacts
Competition questions: comps2025@skydiveaz.com
Question about SKYCRU registration: help@skycru.com
WhatsApp: +1-858-225-9761
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Past Events
Upcoming
2025 – 12th FAI World Cup of Canopy Piloting & 3rd FAI World Cup of Canopy Piloting Freestyle
Canopy Piloting Events
The 11th FAI World Cup of Canopy Piloting Standard Event featured three main rounds: speed, distance, and accuracy. The World Cup also includes a separate Freestyle Event now.
Speed
In the speed round, the goal is for jumpers to navigate their parachute through the course boundaries in the fastest time. At each gate, lasers measure the competitors’ timing and position. Times are measured to the thousandth of a second.
Did you know? Skydive Arizona was instrumental in designing the laser timing device used in canopy piloting competitions?
Distance
In the distance round, the goal is to fly as far as possible. Competitors start by dragging one foot through the water before the first gate and then continue to fly as far as they can. Distance is measured from the starting gate to the first point of contact with the ground.
Currently, the world record for distance canopy piloting is a whopping 201.57 meters by Jason Sanders.
Accuracy
In the accuracy round, the goal is to drag a foot through as many water gates as possible and then land in the accuracy zone, which measures two meters long and one meter wide. If the competitor does not finish in a stand-up landing formation, 10 points are deducted from their score.
Freestyle
In freestyle, the goal is to perform a variety of tricks and maneuvers while gliding over the water. Judges rate competitors on the complexity of tricks and how well they perform them.