Tristan Hampson

One of only three Chief Indoor Wind Tunnel Examiners in the world Tristan has built a name within the industry, and is now responsible for training thousands of people worldwide. Previously working with the British Military’s S.A.S. to develop skydiving training protocols, Tristan was headhunted from the UK to work developing Airborne America’s San Diego based product offering.

Tristan is part of the creative team responsible for developing the very training program to become a wind tunnel instructor. He has more than 7000 hours of flight time in wind tunnels all over the world.

Tristan splits his time between Tunnel Vision and Airborne America based in San Diego where he is Director of Training. His experience and accomplishments in the industry has earned him a prestigious reputation amongst wind tunnels worldwide and the larger indoor skydiving community.

Outside of the world of skydiving Tristan has a varied love of sports and the great outdoors. An accomplished competitive swimmer in his youth, Tristan has trained people for decades in a variety of sports from rock climbing to kayaking, though in recent years cycling has become a favored pastime. An Englishman learning to be in the USA, he is a proud father of two wonderful kids.