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Johnny Utah's

BRIDGE DAY extended 3-day FJC

Learn to BASE jump with 3X World Champion and world renowned BASE instructor Johnny Utah.

This option is for skydivers new to BASE jumping who want to do a complete First Jump Course (FJC) in preparation for jumping during Bridge Day. The ground school and training will be on Thursday and Friday, with jumping to take place on Saturday during the Bridge Day jumping window of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BRIDGE DAY extended 3-day FJC is a complete and thorough BASE First Jump Course intended for experienced skydivers with little or no BASE experience. You will need to register to jump at Bridge Day separately and therefore you must meet the minimum jump experience requirement for Bridge Day. To attend this course, you must have skydiving experience. You must use BASE specific gear. Every student needs their own rig for the course. Some gear rental is available.

Students are taught the fundamental aspects of the sport. This 3-day FJC covers the following:

  • BASE gear knowledge and proper gear setup
  • Packing instruction
  • Gear checks
  • Jump Priorities
  • Malfunctions and Emergency Procedures
  • Heading Correction techniques
  • Exit training and different exit methods
  • Freefall Control
  • Deployment methods and techniques
  • Canopy Flight and Patterns
  • Landings
  • Assessing wind and weather
  • BASE ethics
  • Information about jumping other objects
  • Making good judgment calls
  • Finding a mentor


The course includes:
  • BASE First Jump Course (BFJC)
  • Johnny Utah's Packing Video sent to you in advance to practice packing before the course
  • BASE CAMP (FJC) Course Packet
  • In-depth Instruction with the Bridge Day Safety Video covering malfunctions, glitches, & pilot errors
  • Packing Instruction during the ground school portion of the course
  • Jump Mastering during first and second jump
  • Video of YOU jumping
Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging, food, gear, and Bridge Day Registration.


Special Bridge Day extended 3-day course fee $995 (If paying by credit card add 3%)
October 17-19, 2024 (Oak Hill, New River Gorge Bridge)




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