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To keep skills sharp and incorporate global best practices, Singapore’s parachuting team embarks on training abroad, such as in San Diego, USA. These overseas exercises include high-altitude jumps from 13,000 feet (around 4,000 meters), altitude awareness, wind tunnel practice, and advanced canopy control.
In these environments, team members refine techniques like canopy steering, collision avoidance, and proximity flying, often under the supervision of international experts. Such exercises not only improve technical proficiency but also bolster confidence in handling unpredictable scenarios, critical for both display performances and operational insertions.