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What It's Like to Skydive With The US Air Force
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Күн бұрынI was invited out by the Air Force's official parachute team to learn about their training, their mission, and experience the thrill of a free-fall skydive. I hope you guys are ready to strap in for the ride of a lifetime as you get an up close look at the Air Force's elite skydiving team!
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@SamEckholm Жыл бұрын
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@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
This jump was on my bucket list! ☑️ What other opportunities in the Air Force do you want to learn about?
@jamtrack7867 3 жыл бұрын
When things go back to normal, do a day in the life.
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Jamtrack I got that coming 👍🏼
@philipcooksey3422 3 жыл бұрын
Holloman high speed test track!
@prestenbeals3973 3 жыл бұрын
More airplane videos
@sgt_loeram1933 3 жыл бұрын
Sam Eckholm How do you become a tactical combat weather man, I’ve heard they’re literally are part of SOCOM
@SwayneMartinPilot 3 жыл бұрын
INSANE. I don't know if I'll ever have the guts to do this. Convince me!
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
I think you'd be just fine 😏
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
We, the wings of blue, have a perfect record. We have never left one up in the sky. 😜😉😉
@eggsanic4329 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll convince you DO IT! Alright that’s fixed good luck of skydiving
@cleatus45 Жыл бұрын
got a kid there now. hopefully tries this out!!! Its a tough 4 years-- but from what i have heard so far--VERY rewarding.
@haydensulc6699 3 жыл бұрын
Hell of an experience, I would love to have this experience if I get accepted. Best way to get over fears is to face them head on.
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@kommasar 3 жыл бұрын
I just did a skydive for my 40th birthday in february from 15,000ft. The exhilaration and the rush. Brought it all back. Awesome video
@Who_Tye709 3 жыл бұрын
Those jumpsuits look badass
@mowse.s 4 ай бұрын
Setting a goal to watch all ur vids, this vid is an underrated gem
@nathanhansen1846 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely on my bucket list to skydive. And I love your editing style dude, it’s so good.
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan!
@nathanhansen1846 3 жыл бұрын
Sam Eckholm yeah dude. Keep it up :)
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
insanity that’s a great team too!
@mtblake1249 Жыл бұрын
I am a skydiver and funny enough RIT (my college) has a skydiving team that I am a part of. We help teach other college kids how to skydive (as well as other Ti's, coaches and AFFI's). We competed at collegiate nationals last year. So yeah, if you want to learn to skydive, come learn at RIT
@Cubsfan122112 3 жыл бұрын
i think i would need real incentive to skydive. but it always seems like when you jump people for the most part have fun. just waiting for it and climbing is the most anxious and scary to others.
@elielromero8477 3 жыл бұрын
most underrated youtuber
@chirstchurchNZ 3 жыл бұрын
Helll yesss it's on the bucket list hands down
@kienle4785 3 жыл бұрын
HELLA RAD!!🤙🏻🤙🏻
@timruskowski4923 3 жыл бұрын
I like yo cut g. Nice video Sam, hopefully I can go skydiving soon!
@rigor.m9422 3 жыл бұрын
High quality content right here! Keep the videos coming, they're really good :)
@jamtrack7867 3 жыл бұрын
Loving this, watching it twice now!
@masonho5737 2 жыл бұрын
This guy looks like the guy to force enlisted men to salute
@dimal3628 3 жыл бұрын
I love your editing, keep up the great work :]
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do :)
@stealthtomcat4739 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome to watch
@stephaniemejia2604 3 жыл бұрын
I hope I make it in the air force I graduate 2022🙏🏼🙏🏼
@christopherj2733 2 ай бұрын
Did you?
@majormess3024 3 жыл бұрын
My hands were sweating like crazy while watching this!
@izzforshort6298 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!!!!! Im working on my enlistment for the air force and things like always cross my mind lol I would love to try it ONE good time
@gradyluyt6998 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic editing! If you showed me this video and told me it was a snippet of a National Geographic documentary, I would say “Wow! Great editing”. Keep up the good work
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@chloesharkey 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video!
@scoty40 3 жыл бұрын
That was so cool thank you so much for your service sir
@nbagang6235 3 жыл бұрын
I been wanted to do this skydiving and special with a team the wings of blue extra epic
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
It was pretty epic!
@noobslayer4206 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get into the Academy, my dream is to fly.
@rishabhtyagi3120 3 жыл бұрын
Ya r doin great man keep uploading videos...🙌
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@angelabolin1730 3 жыл бұрын
My dad had paratrooper wings. He was USAF from 1953 to 1975. I would never jump from a plane. I will stay in the back where it's safer. Lol
@tylerch8 3 жыл бұрын
This looks incredibly exhilarating and makes me excited to join the Air Force, even though I have no desire to go skydiving. 😂
@mercy5611 3 жыл бұрын
I had a panic attack just watching this! No way i'm doing this any time soon
@Adam_Gray 3 жыл бұрын
YOLO! Sink Navy!!
@ackermanheichou7733 3 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! Thanks for doing this, Sir!
@RMate-bu7se 3 жыл бұрын
I also want to skydive man. Seems fun as hell
@trob0914 3 жыл бұрын
GO USAF,THANKS!!
@Omer_w 3 жыл бұрын
This is so cool!!
@Nyra890 Жыл бұрын
This is INSANE. I would love to do that!! If i had the chance (and the money) i would go asap. Is it the adrenaline? Is it the feeling? I dont know but hell yeah i would like to do that
@mikercflyer7383 3 жыл бұрын
When the chute opens is there a shock to the body it looks kind of violent. Nice video.
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. You go from free fall to just hangin pretty quick
@leon-iv6qz 3 жыл бұрын
Sick
@karebu2 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure there are sweat and tears but damn you’re living the life
@startupset1527 4 ай бұрын
Awesome united🌳💝
@bilahng3290 3 жыл бұрын
Very exciting. But it looks so painful when landed on ground😫😖
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yah a little rough
@z13off79 3 ай бұрын
🔥 🔥 🔥
@saywhat8635 2 жыл бұрын
Military jump, hell yes! Civilian jump, no way!
@davereid-daly2205 2 жыл бұрын
You should go and do the accelerated freefall program and learn to fly like superman across the sky, its a total blast !!!
@mjohnson9563 3 жыл бұрын
well I've always told myself that I would never jump out of a perfectly good working aircraft but now I am starting to rethink that. Why not, life is just too short. Also, can you get a ride along in a helicopter - something like a blackhawk or a huey. That would be cool.
@annabeller857 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, your videos are amazing! I’m not sure if you already made one but I was wondering if you could you make a video about the Air Force Pjs? I’ve been interested in them since I was little and wanted to know from someone who is in the Air Force perspective on them.
@mr.strangeguy8755 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mr.strangeguy8755 3 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of going to the Air Force academy
@slender132 3 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@aviationmaster9100 3 жыл бұрын
holy shit nice dude
@monyhengpor 3 жыл бұрын
Hi sam this video is awesome!!!!!!!
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@patriciamonique47 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to do this. I'm joining the AF soon so idk lol. The feeling of dying and living again lol. PS. Sam you are very handsome lmao 😍
@joshkiefer8900 3 жыл бұрын
Can I still be a pilot in the USAF even I'm full Filipino?
@cardboardboxman6345 3 жыл бұрын
I believe as long as you’re a citizen you’re good to go
@joeboi1342 3 жыл бұрын
Josh Kiefer get a citizenship then u can
@kienle4785 3 жыл бұрын
as long as you are a us citizen
@Isaac-ok2bo 3 жыл бұрын
race has no effect on your eligibility
@joshkiefer8900 3 жыл бұрын
@@Isaac-ok2bo G thx man
@elijahdsouza 3 жыл бұрын
Could you please link the soundtrack you used during the jump.
@ar-1571 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Sam, I am an aspiring AF pilot, and I was wondering if it is possible to form your own fighter squadron in the AF. Or do you just stick to any squadron the AF puts you in? Thanks!
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Lil sumthin sumthin you typically get assigned to a squadron based on the jet you are selected for
@vickarismasafitri3065 3 жыл бұрын
God willing, I will try the air force this year but in Indonesia. Is there any chance that the parachute doesn't inflate?
@georgevisser9346 2 жыл бұрын
Super !!!
@mako9324 2 жыл бұрын
Ngl I went skydiving and had a solid amount of fun but I don’t plan on making it a usual thing
@Amber-ql9fs 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, I just started my Junior Year of highschool, and my dream is to become a pilot. My parents dont want me to join the Air Force and they want me to go to a local university(Purdue) instead of applying to the Academy. I'm not sure what to do to achieve my dream. I was just wondering if you had any tips? I love your videos and this one was really interesting! Keep up the great work
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Amber show them all the benefits of going to the Academy! It’s sets you up great for success. Not sure why they wouldn’t support that.
@kinch613 Жыл бұрын
Amber its your life, your future. At the end of the day its not forever unless you chose it to be a career. As a enlisted veteran I have NO regrets. But sooner or later you will be looking back wondering where the time went. I’ll be 55 soon. Chose wisely! But the addage of no risk, no reward is a reality.
@raynold3351 3 жыл бұрын
Would I jump? He'll no.
@kylerariahkratzer7162 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a glider video
@mangeshparmar4544 2 жыл бұрын
I have a question, can we jump without using parachute into sea and the jump height should be more than 40,000 feets. A free fall.
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Let us know how it goes
@michaelbateman8469 3 жыл бұрын
I've worked for/met a few ringknockers with jump wings. Two questions: Have any Academy grads performed enough jumps to get Senior or Master Parachutist wing? Secondly, why are standard military jump wings awarded? It seems to me freefall wongs would be in order.
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
This is not a sanctioned military jump team. All military jump operations are owned, inspected and supervised by the army. This is a airmanship course owned by the air force training command. It is well ran. As far any grads getting their senior wings, it is unlikely although not impossible unless the go to special warfare where they actually conduct MFF operations
@SouthCountyDreaming 3 жыл бұрын
Since you did the jump school before, are you allowed to do solo jumps?
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
No, he is talking about basic airmanship 490 program. It is highly supervised. For him to do solos, he would have to go through AFF or MFF
@antoniolagos1622 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam! Can you tell me please what is your camera to film everything?
@anekinvillegas3517 3 жыл бұрын
Look in the description
@miracle6313 2 жыл бұрын
5/9
@thomasrenfrow609 3 жыл бұрын
C'mon bro, if you've done it once solo, you never forget.
@Navalaviation857 3 жыл бұрын
Did u experience massive sensory overload during your very first solo jump ?
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes
@youngnurse9994 2 жыл бұрын
WOOOOO HOOOOOO !!!!! Fun , fun , fun 😄 😀!!!! Question, why did you need oxygen for only jumping 11,000 feet 🤔? I have jumped more then that with no oxygen. I love skydiving! 🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂 And super wow that they make you do your first jump alone !! 😲😲😲😲😲😲🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
The DZ is at 6500 MSL, they went 11000 AGL, meaning they actually got out at 17500 MSL, thus the need for oxygen. Also, AF regs mandate non-chambered personnel need to be on oxygen @10K' MSL and chambered @13K' MSL for no longer than 30 minutes
@phoenixgaming430 2 жыл бұрын
Aye I live in colorado
@bjcool7715 2 жыл бұрын
I just did a video of me Skydiving it was amazing
@lilasnowflake5632 Жыл бұрын
Only if my mom says "if they jumped off would you?"
@That327thTrooper 3 жыл бұрын
Does it feel like a roller coaster when you are skydiving
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
The first few seconds definitely do!
@Tinjinladakh 3 жыл бұрын
Try jet eject
@ragnarock8474 3 жыл бұрын
I am from P.R. and want to know how to join usafa i am trying to find a recruiter but there are very few on P.R. and I don't manage to get in contact but i saw that usafa have a online admisión
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend checking out airforce.com! They have a live chat feature to connect you to a recruiter.
@ragnarock8474 3 жыл бұрын
@@SamEckholm thanks
@paytonzerkle1387 3 жыл бұрын
Sam the career field I want to be is the launching of aircraft does the Airforce have this job?
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It's the crew chief career. Check out some of the videos on the @f22demoteam YT page. I made one on launching out a jet.
@Kkp-s5c 11 сағат бұрын
87*8
@hannahhannah5992 2 жыл бұрын
Did AFE do your fitting???
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
No. The tandem instructor does that.
@tylerwillard2696 3 жыл бұрын
Will you be attending the Airforce navy game?
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
I wish... will be watching my home!
@jbeatjhuerta8284 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sam , what is your job in the usaf?
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a Public Affairs Officer!
@alexjaramillo4339 2 жыл бұрын
If enlisted can anyone do this?
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. You either have to be MFF qualified with 200 jumps, or have your license with 200 jumps to apply. You also have to at least be a Ssgt.
@Sejanus_Plinth 3 жыл бұрын
I Gave The 650 Like!!!
@Who_Tye709 3 жыл бұрын
Is skydiving apart of basic ?
@jomisamar2005 2 жыл бұрын
No
@domersftw1503 3 жыл бұрын
7
@barneyisapurpledinosaur2071 2 жыл бұрын
what do you in the air force
@sharminaung8407 2 жыл бұрын
SHAR MIN AUNG.kabar
@WilesatyDwekdwhu-sf7lf Жыл бұрын
Www. Gud. Morning. Poroshyuytisttøø....,.
@coraperkins6139 3 жыл бұрын
High quality content right here! Keep the videos coming, they're really good :)
@SamEckholm 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do :)
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