Becoming a Skydiver - My journey of learning to skydive 

My first licensed jump was a 4 way formation. Dudes were like "we're missing a jumper for 4 way you wanna go?" I'm like "bro I just got my license yesterday" They said "you're licensed right? You can jump with us! Let's go" It was fun.

I was about 2 weeks away from taking my own life I was extremely depression and hopeless I thought about skydiving for years. I booked a flight and backed out because I was to afraid they kept my spot for when I was ready. I just decided to do it. It was 80 degrees with clear sky in November in Ohio. I was so afraid that my depression vanished and I just wanted to live which is exactly as a planned the moment I jumped from the plane is a moment I cant process my mind and body was overloaded at that moment. It was both the scariest moment of my life and the greatest. I never want to do it again though sky diving just isnt for me but it will always be a trump card for my depression and a final resort the moment I hit the ground I could barley stand up I could not believe I was still alive my mind completely reset and a lot of trapped emotions were released as I yelled during my drop. Sky diving worked even more perfectly than a planned and if I ever become really depressed I will take action and sky dive again. Again I pray I have to never do it again.

I can tell you skydiving is literally one of the best moments in my life. Highly recommend anybody to give it a try

This is one of my goals. I've already done it with a Instructor and going again. But Idk if I would have the courage to do it alone. Hopefully one day. You rock!!

The most dangerous part is under the canopy. Make sure you are flying with a highly visible canopy and know where the others are at all times. People are unfortunately not paying attention to others and look down more than around them. BE EXTRA AWARE OF THE TRAFFIC!

I went tandem skydiving for the first time a few weeks ago. Always wanted to do it & I have a few friends who said it’s amazing! I just made a reservation & went by myself. Driving down there I even told myself “I feel like I’m gonna fall in love with this.” Sure enough I already booked a second tandem jump & looking into getting my license jump alone 😂😅 thanks for the video makes me excited to start my journey!

Next year, getting my license is my goal. I have never skydived but I want this to be my lifestyle and I'll do it if God let me live long enough. Let's live our lives to the fullest guys

I started the first lesson then stopped due to financial situations. Watching you aceing is like I did the whole course myself! Very excited for you and congrats for achieving your goal!

I’ve been so scared about my first 2 instructor jumps. I just finished my second training tandem and my first jump course is this Thursday!!! But I’m so glad you posted this. This was so inspiring and I’m experiencing excitement all over again. I’m scared still. The healthy “I don’t want to die” kind of scared. But my longing of “I want to live” is much stronger. I want to experience and live life to the fullest. I love it and I want to do this so badly. It’s go time

The video deserves way more likes and views.

Skydiving with a professional already freaks me tf out lol, I would never ever do this by myself. Props to you for killing it though, congratulations on accomplishing this, i literally got sweaty watching you skydive lol. Love this content Jones, looking forward to seeing more!!!

i signed up tonight for my first jump next saturday and it is a 6 hour course and a solo jump. No tandem. That has always been a dream of mine. I don't want to ever be strapped to another person. This Saturday i get to fulfill that dream to jump solo right off the beginning. I can't wait to get my AFF license already.

i started skydiving when i was 13, i’m 15 now and don’t ever plan on quitting. best experience of my life, every time i jump is just so freeing!

I jumped 3 days ago for my first time. Hands down best thing ever. I’m already thinking about training for the A license. I have a second jump in a week

Yeah, I'm fifty-six years old and I've been doing tandem jumps because I've missed the deadline for this summer's AFF training classes. My plan is to spend time at our local wind tunnel this winter and get as ready as possible for next spring/summer. I'm not interested -as of now- in becoming anything more than a competent solo skydiver. This would fulfil my needs, though I'm open to pushing it further in the future assuming I pass the AFF training. By the way, I'm absolutely terrified of heights, though as soon as Im sitting at the open bay of the aircraft, ready to be pushed off into space, my fear evaporates. Fortunately I've had some awesome instructors.

I cannot wait, I have wanted to it for such along time. I am not or will never be suicidal. My background when I did aggressive inline was gaps and heights. I remember promising myself when I got my new Pro skates I would do it, I was doubted...but the day came..my 2 friends were at the top of 35ft-45ft set of stairs sitting. See there faces when I flew past turned 180 degrees and see it mid air was priceless, hit my left knee on the last step upon landing but was fine and went straight the indoor skatepark across the road...memories! I want this and need this...if something went wrong atleast I left this world choosing how but not of illness, accident etc. Full send! Cannot wait to start my AFF!

I love this video I’ve been wanting to go skydive in my whole life

I just did it today with an instructor. It’s an incredible experience you can never ever have somewhere else.

I needed the last part about the subconscious mind!!

I still remember my first jump 25 years ago...yeahhh so so so fun...

This Thursday I’m going to do my ground training that includes 1 jump, after that ima do the full coarse and I’m so excited! I did my first tandom a few weeks ago for my 16th birthday and I had made up my mind about wanting to do it before I even landed haha. Your right about conscious vs subconscious though. Even though I don’t really get scared by many things and even though i wasn’t scared when I did the tandem jump there seems to be a tiny voice somewhere in my head saying “maybe you shouldn’t” and stuff like that. Luckily I’m never going to listen to them haha. Anyway epic video and I’m glad you decided to do this. Doing this sort of thing really can say a lot about someone, in a very good way. I wish you a great life and many more jumps n stuff :)

Awesome, welcome to the sky!

I kinda what to add my story in this ocean of other stories! I have been lucky enough to get a opportunity at skydiving from a very young age... I did my first tandem in 2019 when I was just 13 years old. It was like nothing I had ever experienced and I don't have any memory of the jump because of the pure overload of emotions. I am now 16 years old and my dream of getting the license is bigger then ever! I am currently saving up and working towards the "money goal". I hope to start my license next year!

I learned in the late 70s' I totaled 141 jumps, and attained a "C" license (C-13218), so the ADVANCED jumpers (>500), were perfecting their skills on their teams, so the single jumpers were all referred to out jumps as "Garbage" loads, "hey, wanna jump with us"? Then there are the "required" jumps; NIGHT (I attached about 10 chem-lites on me for effect); and WATER, Colorado River. Great times, but what memories.

So awesome! Yeah, I got as far as category C in AFF. Freaking having an issue with my body position. Altitude, arch, legs, relax sounds easy, but something in my noggin' is screwing up the arithmetic. Ha, ha. Ain't giving up! Gonna get that license, son! And first time under canopy by yourself is soooo dope! Best day of my life!

You’re awesome! ⭐️

Defenetly becoming an skydiver. Have done my second jump

Awesome vid and so great that you share your experience man. I did a static line course this summer just to start jumping and wanted to do the AFF course after it if I liked it. Unfortunately the weather delayed so much, that I was glad I could at least get my SL licence with 5 jumps in my short holiday from a very busy job. Without doubt, best experience ever. I will do my first AFF jump pretty soon, last opportunity before the winter break starts. Have started indoor skydiving as well to be more comfortable with a stable position. Can't wait to gain more experience indoor and to do the entire AFF course the next summer. The vibes of the paracentre were so awesome.

Thank you for this vlog! I signed up last week and I’m super pumped. Even more after watching this 😍

You almost had a sit on that check dive. Great job!

I just had my firs skydive in a tandem couple of days ago. It was great, no strange feelings at all, really enjoyed it! I'm definitely doing another tandem, but not sure for the whole AFF as it is quite expensive, but your video is amazing for getting the insight and even prepare in your mind for what is up to come if doing an AFF! Really good insight! I was wondering, is it scarier jumping on yourself? I felt curious to watch down and enjoy rather than being scared on my tandem just before dropping 😆

Great Video! I want to become a skydiver as well and did a Tandem jump already. Since that im totally addicted to this sport but on the other hand also scared of the thought of making any mistakes or having malfunctions in the air when jumping solo. Anyways I'm going to start next year hopefully.

Wow, that's very motivating story! Thank you!

Congratulations 👏 👏 👏 👏 I love the little radio / walkie-talkie thingy on the helmet! It's for just in case you keep floating, you can call home to say you will be late for dinner because you forgot how to land ! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Keep up the good work !! Blue skies! 🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂

i was really waiting for this kind of video on youtube. i want to take the AFF licence in italy, but i'm a bit scared about the jump. Luckly i have my conscious mind that really want to do this sport. Thk you man for this content!

This was an incredibly cool and helpful video! I want to sign up in September to become a certified skydiver. Thanks for walking me through all the steps!

I took my first solo jump 4 months ago (the parachute was attached to the plane so no pull needed) I wasnt nervous but when i sat in the plane with my legs dangling out i got the chills. Not the bad ones but the exciting ones. I am planning to go skydiving again soon. A lot of the people in my class was nervous but when i came down i just yelled "WHO JUST JUMPED OUT OF A PLANE, THAT WAS ME!" And they all laughed. they all went and said that the "victory" scream i made, made them a lot less nervous. If you are thinking about going GO, you won't find anything more calming, fun, and exciting thing in the world. Disclaimer - I am not english so sorry for my bad english. Have a nice day.

I’m really interested to do this in the future

This was a really great video. I just started skydiving (I've been afraid of heights for many years too) and honestly you really captured the feeling that comes with realising that this is a passion and teaches you a lot about life

Lots of love from india❤❤

Going to Spain this Saturday for my AFF license :-) Excitedddd

Nice man welcome to the skydive fam👍🏻

Amazing video mate🥳🥳

Supercool dude! Love from Iceland

"to be happy and feed your soul"!!! That's why I'm doing this! Wind tunnel currently! Thanks for the video and encouraging words!

Hey bro am from the east coast, it’s a nice video and timely as I am seriously considering to get a license. I’ve done 3 tandems so far and surprised to see you have started directly after the wind tunnel. Bravo 👏

this is so cool dude

That radio with rubber bands, is hilarious.

Hello hello! Just stopping by and showing some support =) Full watch for you friend! See you again soon! -Ashley, Nate and Blake from The Adventure Encounters

Courageous 👍🏼

Nice video buddy!!! Also waiting to join the sky!

its so motivated for me, i hope i can be a skydiver soon

Great Video man, thanks for sharing. thinking of doing the course or tamdem first. Blue skies!

Welcome to the sky!!

its my goal to get my license, and become a instructor/compete. I've got a long ways to go but ill get there soon!

warm greetings from sweden

Keep it up.

Could you please indicate roughly how much it costs from complete beginner to the A license. I would really love to get into the sport but i dont know if i can afford it

This is awesome! I'm teetering on whether to move forward with it or not...I want to but I just gotta pull the trigger. How often do you plan to jump?

It’s been well over a year now, so have you continued in skydiving? I did my AFF at The Jumping Place (Shout out to Packin’ Kathy!) in Statesboro, Georgia at 47 years of age in 2016. I jumped several more solo jumps both there and at Skydive Texas when I got back in 2017. Didn’t jump for two years then went back to skydive Texas for a few more jumps last summer. I need a few more coach jumps and to complete some skills in order to get my A license. That’s still a goal, but life and work get in the way of leisure and personal goals sometimes. Good job on getting your A!

Sorry dude but I would like to comment on how you do the cutaway procedure. First, look to the right and grab the cutaway cushion, than look to the left and grab the reserve handle (make sure your thumb is under the handle), than look again to the right and deploy cutaway while holding the reserve handle with your left hand, then immediately look to the left again and deploy reserve... In the video you cutaway while your left hand is not grabbing the reserve handle. You loose valuable time like that and you have to go searching for the reserve handIe while freefalling again.... I don't think it's going to be a lot of fun if you do it like that in case of a real emergency with all the stress involved...

Same place where I learned. They have great instructors.

I'll be one too. I'll fly. 🥰

Well done and congratulations.

Amazing video buddy

im preparing for my AFF and just found your video. How much do you think tunnel helped you in terms of actual skills? how long did you tunnel in total before AFF? cheers!

Skydiving is the best

love it

Absolutely love this video! Looking to get my license soon. Any chance I can get the playlist please or the first few songs at least?? Great video bro!

Congrats on getting your license! Hey Jones where did you do your AFF?

I'm starting in March, and that will be my first solo jump. I want to know how you dealt with your nerves? I've already done a tandem jump, and I loved it and I'm taking that next step to do solo jumping. How did you deal with your nerves?

Learning to skydive. Is when you start with skydiving!!!!

Thats incredible... Great stuff... The onyl thing for the video, the music is too loud so sometimes is not possible to hear your voice 😀😀

Damn that's cool ! I'm starting my AFF formation wednesday and I'm so happy and stressed ! I will first have 10 minutes in a windtunnel and I'm really scared about the position, is it easy to get it ?

You are a Inspiring person bro.. How much is the cost from beginning to ending of the course... Iam also interested to learn this bro...

I skip tdndem too and I’m here I had my first 3 jumps lane twisted and level when my canopy opened perfectly I failed level 4 evdn second try now I have jumped for about little over a months and I’m try to go back and complete my A license but before that imma hit indoor tunnel I could’ve got it earlier but I’m solo truck driver cross country 🇺🇸 2022/6/25 3:20PM saturday

One day I will fly

great video…..where did you get your certification and approximately how much was the cost for the first 7 then how much for all 25?

Bravo , well done . Do we need to pay separately for video grapher to shoot Progression Jumps or is it part of AFF course fee ?

Great video, thank you!

I'm gonna do my first tandem jump in a few weeks

Hey man, excellent video!! Exactly what I needed. Question for you... How preventable are malfunctions? I really worry a lot about cutaways and line twists etc.. how do you overcome the fear? And how preventable are those malfunctions?

Would love to start the AFF after giving up motorcycling , but at the age of 60 and 16 stone not sure I am candidate material

I subbed

Amazing

I am afraid of heights but i want to be a skydiver 🙂

Im skydiving when I dream

I want to do the AFF /A License in Canada and I was also thinking of doing tunnel time prior to actually doing the AFF. How long did you spend for training in the tunnel? I know the theory of jumping and I’ve done tandem 3 times the last time I did it I got to deploy the chute and had the altimeter on my hand so I know to pull at 5,000. The other thing that’s keeping me away is piloting the canopy. Because I don’t no how much force you need to actually use to pilot it and I don’t want to jump until I have a good sense of how to do the patterns etc. This video helped a lot, but yeah just looking for your advice because it seems like you also took the tunnel approach first. I find with doing tandem you can’t get a sense of your stabilization so doing tunnel time would help.

I just went skydiving my first time april 2021, I uploaded a video lol been doing wind tunnel time this year too (2022)... i plan on getting my aff soon lol

War der Windtunnel in Bottrop xD? Cooles Video

Cool

Fantastic video. 😊. How much did it cost to do the entire course to be licensed? I want to become a sky diver 🤩

How much time did you use the WIndtunnel ? I'm in Germany as well and would like to do it before the AFF course. Thank you

How can i do this

I want to know skydiving as a career, can it be our job? I also want to do solo jumping and planning to do the first time static line jump soon. I did tried indoor sky diving… can u tell me how relatable indoor diving is with actual diving? what advantage i could have if I have licence?

How much does it cost to you? Also i appreciate your way of telling .... Such a nice dude you are ;-)

6:10 did you try back flying in the tunnel yet mate? So you would not be scared of landing on your back during barrel roll😇 i did about 50 min on the back and i can tell you good instructor is a key, i still need practice few h more to be good at it but its weird feeling even in the tunnel- being on your back like turtle🤣 i think im watching your video 4th time as im getting little nervous( my aff course is 4.5 weeks from now) however i booked tunnel time from this weekend for next 4 weekends 10 min each weekend so i will get more confidence before jumping 2nd time in my life from plane on aff😃 fly safe😇

Hey man, pretty inspiriring story. I'm thinking about doing an AFF course in summer because I started seeing so many amazing videos. I'm thinking about not doing the tandem either, mainly because of how damn expensive it is, especially if I might want to make this a hobby. If I think of actually jumping I'm scared as hell, because the sensation must be so intense and completely different to watching a clip on youtube but I still feel like I should do this. There's just something about it. Do you have any tips or advise? Is it realistic to do AFF even though I never went skydiving before and it scares me a lot? Thanks a lot

hello brother i want to become a sky diver !! How much it costs brother ?? And how long it takes to learn and to get that A level license ?

Hi, you explained it very well. I also wanna be a skydiver, can u please suggest me the best Skydiving institute in USA.