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Ground Control: France Special Adventure, connection, freedom. The bottom line: Ground Control skydiving is an optional no-nonsense week special alongside your jumps in France. You train short, practical tools (attention, breath, anchor), apply them immediately in the air, and take them home. Result: less noise, faster learning, calm in the plane, and the same focus for work, sport, and home. tl;dr: Royan, France (available here only) One week, coaches who actually watch your jumps Short ground blocks → apply in the air → short debrief Focus: breath, attention, anchor + reflection ➤ Show table of contents What Ground Control skydiving is Why only in Royan Experiential learning: do and reflect Person-centred and in-the-moment Mindfulness as a performance skill What a day looks like What you take home after a week The coaches FAQ Practical & booking What Ground Control skydiving is Ground Control blends intense skydiving with mental calm and focus. You train alongside your jumps: short blocks on the ground, then apply immediately in the air. Straightforward, direct, noticeable results. Why only in Royan In Royan we have the coaches, rhythm and planning to keep your learning curve tight. Every exercise links to your next jump, so you quickly feel what works. For general info on the sport and safety frameworks, see the KNVvL Parachutespringen. Experiential learning: do and reflect The base is simple: action → experience → reflection → new action. You jump, look back briefly (what helped, what you keep), and apply it right away. With video debriefs you grow faster and more consciously. Person-centred and in-the-moment We align coaching to your level and goals. Interventions target what’s happening now: the exact cue that helps you in the plane, at the door, or in freefall. Mindfulness as a performance skill Here, mindfulness isn’t a pause but a

What skydiving does to your brain, and why you cannot stop Last updated: 10 December 2025 The bottom line: Skydiving sets something in motion that you will not forget anytime soon. You feel sharp, alive and completely in the moment. In this blog you will read why that experience feels so intense, and what adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin have to do with it. Spoiler: your body will want more. tl;dr: Skydiving triggers a powerful mix of adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin. Exactly what wakes up your body and brain. This chemical cocktail makes you feel alive, focused and euphoric. It is something you want to experience again. Your first jump feels intense, and that is exactly why it is so valuable. Skydiving helps you grow, every single time. ➤ Show table of contents What skydiving does to your body and brain Adrenaline: the first hit The chemical mix after landing Why you want to keep skydiving What if your first jump makes you nervous? What skydiving does to your body and brain Ask someone who just made a skydive how they feel and you will hear things like “I was completely switched on”, “everything felt more intense”, “I want to go again”. During a skydive a biochemical storm runs through your body. Not only to help you survive, but also to help you open up and grow. That is what makes skydiving so powerful. Adrenaline: the first hit The moment you stand in the aircraft door, your body brings adrenaline into play. Your heart rate goes up, your senses sharpen, your whole body goes into high alert. Your brain thinks “danger”, while your instructor knows you are safe. That fight or flight response is so strong that it activates fully, even in controlled situations. That paradox, feeling fully alive while nothing

How one week of skydiving can teach you more than a year of dreaming The bottom line: You can dream endlessly at home about taking new steps. But sometimes, one week of doing brings more change than a year of thinking. In this blog, you'll discover why a skydiving holiday with Airboss isn’t just thrilling — it’s a powerful accelerator for personal growth. tl;dr: Dreaming about skydiving changes little — real growth begins the moment you take action. In just one intense week, you’ll learn more about yourself than in a year of hesitation at home. Skydiving challenges you, helps you grow, and gives you an experience that stays with you for life. ➤ Show table of contents Dreaming feels safe, but changes little What happens when you spend a week jumping 6 things a week of skydiving teaches you faster than staying home A week that gives more than expected What stays with you once you're home Ready to choose action? Dreaming feels safe, but changes little Dreaming about new adventures gives you energy. You feel the desire, the idea starts to grow. But dreaming alone won’t change your life. Real change begins when you take the step — when you turn your dreams into action. What happens when you spend a week jumping Skydiving isn’t just jumping out of a plane. It’s jumping out of your habits, your comfort zone, your old patterns. During a week of skydiving with Airboss, you meet yourself every day. In the sky, in the learning, in handling nerves, and in the pride that grows with every jump. 6 things a week of skydiving teaches you faster than staying home Action beats overthinking: you discover that doing changes you, not thinking about it. Growth lives outside your routine: every jump pushes you to