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.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Nice :) Hope that jump was a blast! Happy new year to you .

@ccrpalex2456

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway happy new year to you as well.

@Ijumpandfly

3 жыл бұрын

Good lad🥳 hopefully i will get my aff done in may-june, tunnel booked as well before😀fly safe and be happy :)

@ericl5250

2 жыл бұрын

What a cool story!

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.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

This is truly an amazing story. I am really happy for you that a skydive changed your life in such a positive way. What you describe is the ultimate way to really feel alive. Ultimately I am glad that you feel better now and if you ever need to talk, just reach out to me at any time.

@mrsevensin438

3 жыл бұрын

It is funny, i did one tandem, i was really looking forward to it... night before it, morning and whole flight i was scared as shit... you know what happened after we left the plane? I dont really remember anything, but not because i passed out or something, it was because i was completely alive, in the moment, i did not think about anything on the ground, i just was, flying meat without any emotions, only happiness and joy, that was the freedom i had for 60 seconds and everyday i am looking back to that experiance adn everyday i look forward to my AFF... place among the clouds (i am only student at the university, no money for that kind of sport now, but i will do it, one day, i promised that to myself)

@williamjones7589

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrsevensin438 I had that same feeling man I was a scared child the hole time but there is a point in that drop were you are truly separated from your life and your not even afraid anymore because you know it is what is. I still will only do it if I am sucidadal though It was to much for me and put the fear of god in me.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamjones7589 Hey! That's when you live in the moment like at no other time in space! Super happy for your experience :) I can relate to that ! I only remember small fractions of the jump but never the whole thing. That's why we have cameras to debrief the little details which are important to keep everything safe up there :)

@Ijumpandfly

3 жыл бұрын

If i could meet you in person i would love to share my stories and tell you that there is a lot of things to do and get joy and happines and you deserve it all😇

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

That’s soo nice to hear! Did you do a tandem jump?

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!

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with that feeling! You can literally fall for it :) glad you enjoyed it and want to start this beautiful sport. I’m sure it will be an amazing journey for you to learn it.

@mercedesrodriguez4844

Жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway thank you ☺️

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!!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

That's nice :) How about going into a Windtunnel? You will get a good feeling about skydiving for yourself. You should try it:)

@AzazelsWings

2 жыл бұрын

There is no shame in being afraid or unsure. Millions of people would never do what you already have. Much respect

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!

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! The skydive ends on the packing area. Until then it requires the full attention and focus.

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.

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Good choice 👍:) let us now how it was! I have the gut feeling that you will continue the journey towards the licence🤙🏼🪂😊

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!

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy:) just visited this Dropzone again last weekend! Felt nostalgic being back at the place where it all started. Hopefully you will be able to continue anytime soon.

The video deserves way more likes and views.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million times Yash :) Really appreciate your support and motivation.

@YashRaajSingh

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway absolutely bro. It was really helpful.

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support and inspiring words. I felt exactly the same way. My subconscious mind kicked in to low key protect me, but eventually lost this nervousness. I'm really excited for you and sure you'll enjoy your progression in this sport. Blue Skies

@elijahgavin6706

3 жыл бұрын

How did it go

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

I love your words:)

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

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 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!

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!!!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :) trust me, even I got super nervous at my first jumps. I guess that's human nature. But once you are out of the plane it's like flying in the purest way.

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

So nice that you have left the fear behind and chose to live :) how is your progression going so far?

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!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind feedback:) I'm glad that it helped you a bit. I really wish you an amazing time, learning this beautiful sport. Would be nice to hear about your experience, when you start in September!

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.

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

What a great experience for you:) I hope that you will do your aff soon bro. And so glad you also had this life changing experience 🙌. I wish you the bluest skies and a lot of joy.

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate ! Then let's goooo :)

Awesome, welcome to the sky!

@jonesaway

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy:) If you're already thinking about it, do it ! I guess you just had one of the best experiences ever.

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

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! 🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 Yeah that thing was semi helpful. The instructor left it away at cat C because I wasn't really hearing their instructions anyways haha 😆 Yeah these large canopies are keeping you up there forever 🤣

You’re awesome! ⭐️

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Awww Thanks 🥺 you too 🤗

Nice man welcome to the skydive fam👍🏻

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much buddy :) I love the spirit of this community so much ❤️

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.

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!

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you really catched the vibe :) I wish you good progress on saving enough cash to make your dream come true 🪂🔜

@naigo7748

Жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Thanks man! Ps: Are you by any chance German? I noticed you have an accent.

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

@@naigo7748 yeah you’re right 😜

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's totally up to you buddy:)

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

And thanks for the nice 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 👏

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Yes you don’t need to do a Tandem at all! :)

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

And thanks for watching:)

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 :)

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

That is brilliant! Glad to see another human joining the skyfam:) Yeah the voice in your head is just there to protect you. But your conscious mind is what leads you. I’m sure you will have a great time doing your training jumps and enjoy the process:)!

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's something you will never forget bro :) life changing!

I’m really interested to do this in the future

Amazing video mate🥳🥳

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy:)

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

How is your progress going so far? Let me know:)

@ericl5250

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway starting AFF course in 6 days!! So excited! Thank you!!

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericl5250 Yeaahh buddy, please let me know how it goes!

@ericl5250

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Will do!

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.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Mistakes are not an issue! All jumpmasters will only let you jump solo, if you are stable and feeling confident. Start as soon as you can! You will definitely have the time of your life:)

@wiso71

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway thanks for your advice, appreciate that! I'm definitely going to start next year with enough money. Skydiving is too expensive for a uni student 😅 looking forward to become a skydiver aswell💪

@DSShelby23

3 жыл бұрын

You should be scared of how much it costs once you really get into it

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!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your nice words. I'm so happy for you that you make the move to learn this beautiful sport. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

@Ijumpandfly

3 жыл бұрын

" your goals dont care how you feel"- if you keep repeating this phrase to yourself loudly , you will get confidence and you will overcome your fears, you gonna be proud of yourself, trust me😀

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ijumpandfly True words. Really motivating bro :) This is how you attract positivity.

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Would be really nice if you can fulfill your dream

I needed the last part about the subconscious mind!!

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor :) it’s very very real! Glad you resonated with it! Hope you will have an amazing time doing your first jumps 🙏🏼

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!

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Nice 👌🏼 I’m sure once you start your journey you will experience an interesting transformation!

@TeddyThePomchi

Жыл бұрын

@JonesAway Hi mate thank you so much for the reply, are you still skydiving?

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

@@TeddyThePomchi absolutely bro :) I’ll upload a video tomorrow of my most exiting skydive so far

@TeddyThePomchi

Жыл бұрын

@JonesAway Thank you so much, I have been wanting to learn to skydive for over 16years but could never afford it. AFF pass that then group jumps pass that then Wingsuiting, and then Halo jumps. Thank you so much for the reply.

Supercool dude! Love from Iceland

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton:) sending lots of love back!

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

@jonesaway

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha yes 😂 it was for a split second! Now I’m getting more into free flying. Love it 🤙🏼.

this is so cool dude

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

High appreciation my friend:)

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

@jonesaway

8 ай бұрын

Yesss Buddy 🤩🪂 I was jumping today as well and I loved it 😍

@jonesaway

8 ай бұрын

Glad you had a great experience! Hopefully you will join the fun jump community and get your license

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. I hope you can taste it soon :)

Well done and congratulations.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steven! Thanks for your congrats. Are you a skydiving as well? Would love to hear your story.

@stevengeary4261

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Started jumping again before this lockdown after a 15 year break. Hoping things get back to some kind of normal so that I can really get going again 🪂

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

So nice that you returned to the skyfam :) hope you will have some beautiful moment's up there soon !

Great video, thank you!

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

It's around 3k for the A license

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!

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy :) I'll do jump #100 this weekend 🥰 super excited... In the meantime some tunnel time helped me to learn flying on my back and sitflying too. Now learning transitions and layouts in the tunnel to go towards head down flying. It's crazy how fast you can progress with tunnel time! Glad you also kept it up and ran towards your dream. And I can bet you already felt how much this community feels like being one big family:)

Defenetly becoming an skydiver. Have done my second jump

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Nice one :) how´s it going now?

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!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I know what you're feeling! The instructors want you to be in that hard arch... If you get the chance, doing some practice in the wind tunnel, you should progress insanely fast. It helped me so much! Let me know when you got that stamp on your forehead :)

@clericjack

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Most definitely will!

@heyitsritu

2 жыл бұрын

Hi update?

@skyscribe

2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsritu Hello! I got that A stamp in July of 21!

@heyitsritu

2 жыл бұрын

@@skyscribe oh wow cpngrats

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!

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for stopping by and watching this video. Im sure you will love the process of becoming a skydiver :) I used online licensing platforms to get my music. Let me find the tracks. You can shoot me a DM @jonesdahlke if you want and I'll get you the playlists.

Same place where I learned. They have great instructors.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

What's up skybud :) glad you have chosen the same amazing place ! Maybe we'll send a jump someday

love it

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 😆

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Hey, the price point is absolutely valid, but if you get to become good at packing parachutes, you can find your entry this way! A lot of beginner skydivers do packing (6-10$ per pack job) and pay off their course this way:)

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

But anyway I’m glad that you enjoyed your first jump and I hope you will get the chance to do a course one day:)

@tonysf92

Жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Thanks buddy! Actually it is a great idea! I guess I'll start making mileage in the wind tunnel getting more confidence and actually check if there's any way to get knowledge about doing packing job! 😏😏 As I said, thank you for the great video review of the AFF.. and the A license..!

Amazing video buddy

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I'm really happy that you showed up to watch my video :)

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?

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

They are absolutely preventable, by just listening to your instructors and literally following their advice. Malfunctions are human error most of the time. So don´t worry too much and just follow any advice your instructors are giving you.

Lots of love from india❤❤

@jonesaway

4 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you for your nice comment:)

Welcome to the sky!!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

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.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you absolutely described those feelings on point here. You made me so excited for the season to finally start again with your story 😍. I can relate with your experience so much. The Moment I landed for the first time, I felt so alive. Thanks for sharing your experience and blue skies :) 🪂

@Ijumpandfly

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway when i did aff lvl 1 and my parachute opened, i kept shouting several times-" im fcuking alive"😀😀😀😀😀

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ijumpandfly Haha yeah of course you are. You feel more alive than before right?

@Ijumpandfly

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway absolutely, i have few grand saved for aff and some jumps after if weather will be good this year so i can feel alive more times🥳 i highly recommend even 1h of wind tunnel if someone can, before jumping from plane :) first time i jumped without tandem or tunnel time and that was just unreal😀like i was dreaming but i knew thats reality- me with open chute 4500ft above the ground😀

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?

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, what exactly is holding you back from making the move? If you dream about flying your body, you will love it. I don't set myself any limit here. I want to jump regularly for sure :)

@Kay-zn2yk

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway that's so great! I might be starting a family soon so that's the only thing making me think twice but I definitely want to do it.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kay-zn2yk Oh no worries about that:) I know a lot of skydivers having kids !

Amazing

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks:)

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on your DZ. Usually it's maximum 5 dollars for the gopro or a tip.

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.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your questions! Tunnel time will help you a lot. 30 Minutes are a good amount to get a good stable belly position and learning turns. Most indoor skydiving centers offer AFF trainings, to prepare you. Did your tandem master let you fly the canopy a bit? It's a very intuitive process and doesn't need lots of force to steer. What I also recommend is to hang around a dropzone and talk to some resident jumpers or AFF Instructors about all these things! I'm sure all of that will help you to start your skydiving journey. :)

@alishabachez8221

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway thanks for the reply! Yeah so I was able to practice the piloting a bit but I was more stoked about deploying the chute 😂, although I remember it was very straight forward. You mentioned how you didn’t do tandem ever, how did you feel about the whole piloting the canopy and landing? I did by 5 flights for the wind tunnel now I have to wait for Canada to chill out on the Covid restrictions lol 😂

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

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?

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

I was very nervous. It is fully normal but you will eventually overcome this period after your first jumps.

Courageous 👍🏼

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I mean this could be you :)

@batman2311

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Hey, thanks for inspiring! You are such a badass😜

@batman2311

2 жыл бұрын

Hi ~ I plan to do license A also😳 I have to do it oversea(Thailand) because my country do not have the package. Due to covid19, I will do it after 2022. Your video do give Me insight, motivate Me to live life to the fullest. Let's celebrate life by living a magnificent one🤗🤗

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

@@batman2311 Nice! So good that you start with your license training! And I also love this mindset! Let's live life to the fullest!

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you a million times ☺️👋🏼 hope it was informative and gave you guys a little taste of this purely amazing sport 🪂

That radio with rubber bands, is hilarious.

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it looks funny but hey, works well so far haha :D

warm greetings from sweden

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, wish you an amazing weekend:)

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!

@jonesaway

8 ай бұрын

Go for it 🤙🏼🤩

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Max! Sure, it's absolutely possible to skip a tandem skydive. If you want to get comfortable with the feeling of floating in the sky, you can go to a wind tunnel! It's insanely helpful, as you already know how it feels, before you jump from an aircraft. Once you are jumping from a plane, you will be surprised how calm and relaxing it feels. There's no intense sensation of falling. It's more like gently floating away from the plane with It's relative wind :). To be honest, even I'm still kinda nervous before the jump. In the beginning it was more intense and got less after getting my license but never vanished. It's what keeps us aware, alert and alive!

@maxn.5234

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Thanks man!

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 ?

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks :) yeah you're about to live the dream bro! 10 minutes in the tunnel will definitely make you comfortable on your belly! Have fun 👍

@ArkosYTB

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Okay thanks for your quick answer ! Your video is so fcking cool !

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArkosYTB Thanks my friend. If you have any other questions let me know.

@ArkosYTB

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Sûre ! Thank you à lot !

@ArkosYTB

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Well I'm coming back to you ! I'm gonna to do my jump level 5 soon (Planned to do today but too windy) and it's amazing ! It's like a drug, after landing you just want to go in the next plane

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

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Hey :) You can do AFF pre training in the windtunnel at Indoor skydiving Bottrop or Viernheim! It’s around 30-40 mins and highly recommended:)

@simo.benziane

Жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Thaynk you very much🤟

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Just go for it! I know people at the age of 80, still jumping:)

my dive site requires to tandem jumps before yr solo. i have finished both tandems .any advice for knowing when to flare the chute just before landing .that's got me mor freaked out that leaving the airplane...peace out

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

If it comes to flare timing, it's better to speak with your instructors. The way you flare and timing might be different with the type of parachute and wind conditions.

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

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Roughly around 3k usd ! But it really depends on your progression.

@bon3s994

2 жыл бұрын

From all the research and posts to facebook 3k and about another 500-600 for gear...

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?

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks G! I did my license at Skydive California at Tracy. I payed around 3000 for the training program in total

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

@jonesaway

7 ай бұрын

Been 3 years now :) good progression so far! Did it at skydive California!

@RUSTSy

7 ай бұрын

@@jonesaway nice! How many jumps are you at?

@jonesaway

7 ай бұрын

@@RUSTSy shortly hitting the 300 mark :)

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

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

What a story. How did your progress went until today?

Keep it up.

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

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

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

Nice 😊! I’m sure you will have the time of your life

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

I will check the video this week, glad you want to start soon:)

@malcolmkeith816

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway let me know what you think, thanks

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!

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely helped a lot. You learn the optimal body position in a safe environment with more time then during freefall. I'm sure it saved me some repetition jumps during aff. I did 30 minutes in the Tunnel before starting the course.

@kubenst

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway thank you! i will go for tunnel too. My biggest concern though is in tunnel you dont have parachute which i believe adds lots of weight and significantly alter where the center of mass is. When you switched to normal free fall with all the gear on, did you feel difference?

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

No worries! You won't feel a lot of difference with your magic backpack on your back :D

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

@jonesaway

27 күн бұрын

Back then it was around 2800 $ but probably it is a bit more by now:)

my dream course....looking forward to it in next few months...how much was the cost approximately?

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

The full course to the A-License is approx 2.5-3k US-Dollars

Hey great video! Do you need paragliding license before applying for skydiving course..? I mean is there any prerequisite? Thanks a lot 👍

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, no you don't need that! You have an individual training for skydiving.

@pratikdedhia

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Thanks 👍

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome bro :) let me know if you have any other questions!

Any advise. On the tamdon always feel my stomach stay up on the plane. How can I lose that sensation of falling

@jonesaway

Жыл бұрын

It’s normal in the beginning but it will disappear after enough jumps 🤘🏼

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...

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I really appreciate you! It's around 3k for the entire training to your license. And they are absolutely well invested:)

this is so inspiring, I want to become a skydiver, should I join the Arizona US drop zone? or you have some suggestion for me, I am from India

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm happy to be an inspiration for you :) I'm not familiar with this dropzone... I have done my training at Skydive California in Tracy. I had a good time with them.

@skydiver_afsar

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Thank for the quick respond. May we meet someday to skydive together 💖

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?

@jonesaway

8 ай бұрын

1: skydiving as a job is absolutely possible: tandem master, AFF instructor, coach, video flyer… BUT you need a certain amount of jumps and skills to work in skydiving. I am not suggesting static line training! Better do the AFF Program and tunnel before!

I'm 5'6" 225ilbs 41 year old male and it is my dream to get my aff license is my weight to high? Also 2nd question is it true you only need 5 jumps if you have previous wind tunnel exp?

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

The Best way, is to contact your local skydiving center. I would love to answer your question, but honestly don't know all regulations and rules, except what my Instructors teached me until now.

@bon3s994

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway I'm in illinois if that helps the name of the dz is skydive chicago.

I'll be one too. I'll fly. 🥰

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Yippee :) then I wish you a warm welcome to the skyfam!

Could you pls tell me about the total cost of the course and about the duration of Coz i am thinking too mush about and i allredy deside to go throe Thank you and be safe ❤️

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

It's around 3000 usd for the course all the way to the A license. That means 25 jumps plus training.

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😇

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm currently practicing back flying in the tunnel :) It's so amazing learning to fly the body fluently. Definitely keep at it, as my Instructors always tell me that back flying will be the key for freefly. I landed on my back quite often during aff, but another half barrel roll and you're back on belly. If you still feel uncomfortable, the tunnel time will help you incredibly.

@Ijumpandfly

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway good lad 😇 instructors in wind tunnel told me: we start from back flying as a next position of body flying and thats gonna be base for sit flying and and head down😇 i miss tunnel time so much - last session i had in december😥

Cool

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

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks:) really appreciate it! It was around 3k usd for the license

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

@michaeltimon5035

2 жыл бұрын

Perris Valley in California 5 star jumping I used to travel from Saudi Arabia for a month of GREAT skydiving

@jonesaway

2 жыл бұрын

I did it at skydive California in Tracy, but perris is indeed very popular.

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 ?

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Around 3k usd. You can do it within a month, if you are committed:)

War der Windtunnel in Bottrop xD? Cooles Video

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Danke dir :) ja das war in Bottrop! Warst du schon mal dort?

@lasseortmann1213

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesaway Jo:) Wie viele Minuten hast du da drin geübt gehabt bevor es los ging mit dem ersten Sprung?

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

@@lasseortmann1213 Es gibt dort einen AFF Kurs im tunnel. Das dauert 30 Minuten und du lernst die Basics alle.

I have a question, how much did the whole thing cost, and how much do you pay per jump after you have got your license

@jonesaway

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, It's around 3000 dollars for the A license. After that it's around 25 dollars for a jump ticket.

@itzzzzi2

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, bravo you did very well . Do we need to pay separately for video grapher during AFF training ?