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Did you know that Jill Stephenson and Ian Pedowitz know their XP8 teammates very well?
posted: Oct 19th, 2026 The opening ceremony of the FAI Outdoor World Championship 2026 featured festivities similar to those at the previous edition in 2022, when participation was considerably higher in 4-way Open, with 21 teams, while 4-way Women and 8-way had the same numbers as this year, with four and five teams, respectively. As at other major skydiving events, teams moved into competition preparations as soon as they received the competition draw. The latest NSL TV Unfiltered video takes viewers behind the scenes to show how teams prepare for the competition. Preparations take place wherever space is available... (more)

Did you know that the 4-way Open Class field in Eloy is complete?
posted: Oct 18th, 2026 The two remaining teams in the 4-way Open Class competition at the FAI Outdoor World Championship 2026, Flyspot Sky4Four from Poland and Skywalkers Most from the Czech Republic, have now arrived at Skydive Arizona, completing the 13-team field. The same is true for the 4-way Women and 8-way Open events, with the Canadian 8-way team and Brazil’s Netunos having arrived as well. The NSL News had previously removed the 4-way VFS leaderboard from its coverage in the run-up to the event after the FAI/ISC did not receive enough official registrations to hold the competition. FAI/ISC rules require... (more)

Did you know that Random Fixation keeps Australia on the 4-way Open Class leaderboard?
posted: Oct 18th, 2026 The same location that hosted the NSL Live Talk conversation withSven Ibens and Andy Grauwels later served as the setting for a discussion with Australia’s 4-way Open Class team, Random Fixation. This time, there was no need to relocate during the conversation when rain unexpectedly interrupted activities before. The FAI Outdoor World Championship 2026 marks the first major international event for Australia’s national 4-way Open team. Random Fixation were still competing in the A Class just three years ago before moving up to the AA Class in 2024. At the end of that season, the team made the... (more)

Did you know that Andy Grauwels and Sven Ibens reunite with HayaBusa memories in the Coaches Corner?
posted: Oct 18th, 2026 Sven Ibens and Andy Grauwels were teammates in the original HayaBusa lineup in 2003, alongside David Grauwels, Roy Janssen, and Bruno van den Eede on camera. Today, Sven Ibens is the CEO of VIGIL, a manufacturer of automatic activation devices (AADs), while Andy Grauwels serves as head coach of Qatar’s 4-way delegation. Andy Grauwels has four world championship titles to his credit, won in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021. Neither is actively competing as a skydiver at the FAI Outdoor World Championship 2026. However, Andy Grauwels is busy preparing Qatar’s current national 4-way Open team, Vortex,... (more)

Did you know that only two registered teams have yet to appear in Eloy?
posted: Oct 17th, 2026 Saturday turned out to be the busiest day since the NSL News arrived at Skydive Arizona. The weather remained threatening throughout the day, but fortunately, it never disrupted skydiving operations. All teams had opportunities to warm up, thanks to the Skydive Arizona staff and Twin Otter fleet, which were ready to handle the busy schedule. Only two of the 13 registered 4-way Open Class teams had yet to appear: Skywalkers Most from the Czech Republic and Flyspot Sky4Four from Poland. Both still have Sunday to arrive, with the final day of training jumps also available before the competition... (more)

Did you know that Airbus Members Alexander Prendinger and Felix Pfeiffer take on 4-way and 8-way double duties for the second time?
posted: Oct 17th, 2026 Friday brought another day of weather conditions that prevented participants in the FAI Outdoor World Championship 2026 from training at Skydive Arizona, along with all other skydiving activities. This time, strong winds swept through the area throughout the day, while blowing sand and dust also compromised visibility. However, Arizona weather can change quickly, and Saturday morning brought the expected conditions for jumping. Teams and competitors were eager to make the most of the remaining days before the competition begins, taking the opportunity to complete training jumps they had missed.... (more)