Below is a list of upcoming Base FJCs and advanced training courses that are currently scheduled.  Other courses can be scheduled as well.  If you have a group it is easier to schedule specific dates that work for you.    Please click on Base instruction for info on courses.  Moab, Europe, and other specialty courses available upon request if you have a group put together.  Please email me@seanchuma.com for info.

Now scheduling for  Spring and Summer 2025 FJC’s and Terminal wall courses.  Email to apply.

Italy Terminal Wall Class- October 30- Nov. 4 (Full)

Nov. 16-19/20 FJC (Full)

Spring 2025 FJC-

Spring Brento Terminal Wall Class-

If you have a group and want certain dates just send me an email.

Spring Terminal Course in Brento (Dates to be determined) Send email me@seanchuma.com for info.

3 times per year I may hold a  First Terminal Class in Italy, the dates will depend on demand. (email for info)- This guided trip is for those that wish to do their first terminal jumps.  The jumps are made at Brento in Italy.  The cliff is 2600 ft to impact and very accessible. During the course we can make from 1-3 jumps per day if weather permits.  The hike is only 25 min to exit once we get out of the Base Taxi.  The class is 6 days.  Applicants must have 50 base jumps and tracking experience in skydiving.  If you plan to jump a tracking suit you would need to have 50-80 tracking suit jumps before jumping it off of Brento.  This would be with a 2 piece tracking suit.  You may also choose to jump slick the whole time.

If you have interest in taking a highly reputable FJC.  Contact Sean by email and let us know the dates that you would ideally like to come and we will do our best to set up a course.  We need about 4 people to agree on the same set of dates so this can be a royal pain in the rear sometimes.  If you have a group already put together it is going to be much easier to get the dates you want.

I-D Base also specializes in advanced training.  Whether you want to jump cliffs, do extra training at the Perrine Bridge, or your first terminal walls in Italy, I have the drills and the plan to give you the skills to pay the bills.  Contact me to set up and advanced course.  Remember it is much easier if you have a group of at least 4 people already put together.

Want to know some good ways to prepare for BASE?  The article below is by James Boole:

• Expert skydiver – not just jump numbers, tracking, instability drills, CReW, accuracy
• Paraglider pilot – a national license, basic cross-country flying and SIV course
• Climbing skills – lead grade 5/6 sport routes, abseiling techniques, jumar and basic knots
• First aid training – how to handle an injured person, clear airway, recovery position..
• Basics of Meteorology, read: Understanding the Sky – Pagen, Dennis: 9780936310107
• Rigging skills – packing, assembly, resolving malfunctions and inspecting for damage
• Good FJC – the instructor should have thousands of BASE jumps and had hundreds of students
• Mentor / Crew – experienced jumpers around who can help guide your progression
• Outdoors experience – clothing, equipment, food & water, pace and daylight considerations
• Physical fitness – relative to the jump, allowing you to hike up and down if necessary
• Mission planning – consult locals, know local emergency number, nearest hospital

• Maturity – better in your 30s / 40s, calmer, more mature but still physically capable
• Motivation – reflect on your reasons to start and continue to jump
• Feedback – use feedback from experts and data analysis to form an accurate skill assessment
• Continual improvement – train to improve your weaknesses
• Self promotion – beware if your number of posts exceeds your number of jumps
• Group effect – familiar with how your peer group can affect decision making
• Self awareness – self evaluation to avoid over confidence and complacency
• Currency – relative to the jump, your currency has a huge effect on mental and physical performance
• Stress management – ability to stay calm in emergency situations and react correctly
• Attention to detail – monitoring all aspects of equipment, self, weather and location
• Read the BFL – accept that if you continue to jump you will be exposed to the very real risk of serious injury or death, people you know and care for will get injured and die. You may witness this and have to deal with the aftermath; watch family members emotionally implode, the funeral and the resulting PTSD.

• Humble
• Solid skills and consistent execution
• Good decision making, always prepared to hike down
• Risk managers, they are aware of their capabilities and jump within their limits.