After the A license (~25 jumps), typical progression is: 2-way consolidation → amateur 4-way → national competition. Competitive 4-way requires a stable team, 100+ jumps/year, and dedicated coaching.
Everyone starts here. Belly-to-earth at ~200 km/h terminal, building coded formations of 4, 8, 16, or more. FAI recognizes 4-way, 8-way, and big-way as standalone events. It's the discipline that teaches group flying, freefall communication, slot discipline, and approach timing — skills that remain useful across all other disciplines.
Booty suit (wide legs) for surface area in freefall; student-level canopy 210-260 sqft by weight; RSL recommended.
After A-license you can start 2-way; competitive 4-way requires 50+ jumps and dedicated coaching.
25 minimum ENAC jumps + consolidation to 50 jumps for operational safety (deployment altitude, separation tracking, landing pattern).
First 10-20 jumps with dedicated FS coach. Learn approaches, coded grips, group separations.
Standard threshold for being "consolidated" in 2-way FS. From here, an amateur 4-way team becomes viable.
Build stable 4-person team + videomaker. Weekend coaching, 50-100 jumps/year/athlete. Typical goal: compete at national intermediate level.
Participation in Italian FS Championship (levels: rookie, intermediate, advanced, open). CIP organizes 2-3 events/year.