Cyrill Padieu

Freefly and Tunnel Coach / Examiner

With more than 6000 skydives and 2000 hours of tunnel flying and coaching, bodyflight has been at the center of my life for more than 15 years. Understanding human flight, exploring its mechanics, and sharing the evolution of the sport in an environment of trust, kindness, and strong friendships has become my driving philosophy.

I started skydiving in 2011 in the north of France with my brother, and most of our first jumps were made together. Very quickly, we discovered freefly and began competing, which led us to dedicate the following years to training and performance.

In 2016, I left my career as a mechanical engineer to fully commit to wind tunnel flying and high-level competition with my team. From that point until 2024, we focused on international competitions, consistently reaching podium positions in both freefly and freestyle disciplines.

Alongside competition, I have always been deeply involved in coaching and community development. As a tunnel coach, load organizer, and examiner, I continue to share my experience with flyers of all levels, helping them progress safely while building strong technical foundations.

What drives me today is the same passion that started it all: helping people discover their potential in the sky, build confidence in their flying, and inspire them to go further, always with the same goal : enjoying the process and sharing the experience together