I Got My Skydiving License (in 6 Days)!

Follow along in my progression as a new skydiver from day 1 to earning my A-License 6 days and 25 jumps later! 🪂
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👨‍⚕️ WHO AM I?
I’m a 2nd year medical student & a Marine Corps veteran (0351). I'm also a nontraditional student. After leaving the Corps, I completed a business degree. But after failing to find my calling in the business world, I found myself back in the classroom studying the world of science & medicine. I worked as a scribe & CNA in the ED/ICU prior to starting medical school, & those experiences confirmed my path to becoming a physician.

[@sofarsogut]

Congratulations ! How exiting it is 👍. I did my first tandem jump at 81 years old . Hope to do it again

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you! That’s awesome! 👏🤘

[@RUSTSy]

I could see your nervousness but your tenacity to keep at it was awesome. Your instructors seem like good people. Thanks for the on screen narration on what they make you do. It really helps

[@JoshKorzan]

It definitely takes some time to get the nerves under control, but it was so much fun. And I’m very grateful for my instructors. They were phenomenal. Thanks for taking the time to watch it. I’m glad it helped!

[@RUSTSy]

@@JoshKorzanYou're welcome. yeah I'm thinking about doing AFF that's why I watched. Thanks for doing these videos. I'm new but the skydiving community seems like a great bunch of people. Instructors have a tremendous amount of responsibly, they must have a true passion for the sport to do what they do.

[@JoshKorzan]

@@RUSTSy you’ll love it! Easily one of the best experiences of my life. Definitely, the people are amazing. And I can’t speak for all drop zones, but the community at mine is super tight. Best of luck and blue skies! 🤘

[@craggerrs]

You're a legend. I recently experienced my first tandem dive and it blows my mind that people have the balls to do this on their own. Very inspiring. Maybe one day for me too

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks Craig! Glad you were able to experience a tandem and hope you enjoyed it!

[@FortuneBoy-pt3tw]

Incredible!!!! You continue to amaze me. Congratulations!!!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!! 😁

[@malreynolds9591]

Great Job! I just got my license as well, so this makes me smile big. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks and congratulations!!

[@andreabray8899]

Congratulations! Very neat! That one cloud was huge!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks! 😁 Ya going through that cloud was definitely an exciting experience! 😅

[@ratchetsandcoffee4109]

Really enjoyed this, I’ll be looking at next April for my jump hopefully. You are amazing.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. It was one of the best experiences of my life. You’ll have a blast! 🤘

[@marysill1889]

Wow! WOW! WOW!!!! Gives me goosebumps from head to toe just watching this! And you nailed your very first landing!! Of course you did!!! What an accomplishment! Congratulations, Josh!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!! 😁❤️

[@MrTrekado]

Congrats buddy 👏👏🎉🎉 You made it 🎉

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!!

[@PrinceAngelStar]

Hey, man. I stumbled upon your CNA videos today and have been perusing through your videos, especially the medical related ones as I will soon be attending an ER Tech program. You are very well-spoken, your videos are engaging, nicely edited, and very informative. As a side note, I hope to one day get my skydiving license too! Subbed!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's so much fun. You'll love it when you're able to do it. And congrats on getting started with the tech program. Best of luck and feel free to reach out anytime!

[@Navi.Goraya]

Well Done and Coach is very Professional Nice Video.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!!

[@robertmckenzie6056]

Dude! Knew I recognized the drop zone! I did my AFP at SDC but have jumped at CSC a few times! Some of the chillest divers out there. I’m an ER nurse and we’ve started an annual staff skydiving trip and have done it 3 years in a row! Blue skies!

[@JoshKorzan]

That's awesome! And it's cool that you guys have an annual skydiving trip. I'd love to get some coworkers together to do that in the future, wherever I end up. Maybe I'll see you at CSC some time! Blue skies!

[@falvoure]

wow so incredible!!! congratulations!!!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!!

[@briangronberg5648]

Congratulations. You did great and your instructor was great too.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks Brian! The instructors were phenomenal 🤘

[@briangronberg5648]

@@JoshKorzan which DZ was this?

[@JoshKorzan]

@@briangronberg5648 Chicagoland Skydiving Center

[@SICC_AND_THICC]

Awesome video dude! Ive been wanting to get my A license for a while and this has inspired me to sign up. It was crazy to see how fast you progressed, congratulations!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video and were able to sign up. It was one of the best experiences of my life. You’ll have a blast!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video and were able to sign up. It was one of the best experiences of my life. You’ll have a blast!

[@nmckenzietl]

Dude!!!!! This is awesome!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks man!!

[@_ReaI_]

So awesome man! I'm taking my course in about 1-2 months and i can't wait, do you have some tips to share with me? I'm really scared about loosing control and spinning uncontrollably

[@JoshKorzan]

That’s awesome! You’ll have a blast! Easier said than done, but try not to worry too much. Have confidence in yourself and your instructors. If you have the time and money, you can also get some tunnel time in before you begin. Check out iFly to see if they have a tunnel near you. Best of luck and blue skies! 🤘

[@jeanmarcwatson]

When I did AFF in 1996 what held me back was extremely busy DZ prevented me from getting my packing certificate

[@rule1dontgosplat]

that’s awesome! love it. skydiving got me into paramotoring.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you! Blue skies! 🤘

[@MANlNBIACK]

What do you enjoy more?

[@rule1dontgosplat]

@@MANlNBIACKparamotors for sure

[@guanwang-ej5hm]

Congrats!!!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!!🤘

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

God it took me a couple of months on the weekends because of weather and work. Most days I would only get one jump! You wait a week in between and the nerves are real! Almost hundy undy! Keep Progressing man!

[@JoshKorzan]

Ya I definitely got lucky with the weather and also had the availability on summer break. Haha will do! I’m at 47 now and can’t wait to keep jumping! Blue skies🤘

[@yuvalkaufman4822]

I’m starting my course next week. Any tips on how to deal with the fear - that’s the reason I’m doing this, to get over fear, but of course it’s easier said than done

[@JoshKorzan]

That's awesome! Kudos for working towards conquering your fear 👏 Everyone's afraid, at least initially, so you're definitely not alone there. It's sensory overload at first, but your body/mind will adjust and you'll be a little less afraid with each jump. Like you said, it's easier said than done, but try not to think about it too much. Listen to your instructors, trust yourself, and have fun! You got this 🤘

[@Sicnus]

Brother, watched the whole AFF series and loved it. Thanks for posting! Did you Tandem before hand? I've had a few sessions in tunnel and learned some of the maneuvers already... I'm leaning towards just doing AFF for first jump. I wasn't a natural or anything but... with more tunnel time I feel like I'll have at least FreeFall basics somewhat down.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And ya, my drop zone requires 3 tandems before starting AFF. I did one back in 2016 and then two this summer right before starting the course. I’m sure you’ll do great, and the tunnel time will be helpful. Blue skies and have fun 🤘

[@steveroman3729]

I also recommend for anyone that is unsure of themselves, try out the wind tunnels, they prepare you for the sensation so youre more aware of what to expect. Good job though, you stuck with it and you have a great team that is patient.

[@JoshKorzan]

Good advice. And thank you! Very true- And I’m grateful to have such an amazing team.

[@yorickpeters7431]

That might be a good thing to do for me. I started aff last summer. On my second jump both instructors let me go and i slowly started spinning and wasn't able to stop it early. Then both instructors tried to grab me but failed. The momentum of the last instructor even flipped me upside down. Luckily i was able to get upright and stable again before deploying my chute. Unfortunatly is was a very busy day therefore both my instructors were making b2bs meaning i was only able to speak to one of them after 2.5 hours and they didn't even show me any footage. They just said that because i am very light weight they would give me a lead belt and that we will just do the same jump but i should counteract the spin motion immediatly. Oh and that the load was going up in 20 minutes. By then the nerves and everything had fully kicked in and i backed out. I still wanna finish aff but everytime i think about getting in the aircraft the stress levels rise real fast.

[@JoshKorzan]

@@yorickpeters7431 I’m sorry to hear that was your experience. It sounds like the wind tunnel would be a great idea for you. It’ll help fix the spinning issue and should help with the nerves/give you more confidence over time. Additionally, if/when you feel ready to resume AFF, it might be worthwhile to look at another jump zone if feasible (if you feel you’re not getting an appropriate level of attention/coaching.) Aside from the obvious safety factors, AFF is expensive, and the service provided should be respectful of that.

[@aljones4719]

Well done. I had a friend who was ex Paras. He took 6 months of training. 3 months before his first jump.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!!

[@andrashuszar]

1:06 what a great cut for music. Epic!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you!

[@amenopia8377]

youi are just awesome ma guy

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you! 🙏 I try 🙂

[@YoeriZ89]

Great vid!

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lobbyrobby]

Next month I'm planning on going to Arizona to get my class A. I plan on staying there for 13 days. Did you feel rushed getting yours in 6 days? That's a lot of jumps. They say I couldn't get mine in 7 days if all goes well but that seems like a lot of jumping. I don't know if my mind and body would handle that lol. Did you have wind tunnel experience before jumping. I don't know shit about this but you looked great in the air.

[@JoshKorzan]

That's awesome! Have fun! I still went at my pace, so I didn't feel rushed. I got lucky with the weather and didn't have to repeat any levels. You build up tolerance over time. I was smoked after 3 jumps for the first couple days and then felt fine doing more. I didn't have any wind tunnel experience going in, but I've been working in the tunnel a bit recently and it's really been fun/helpful. Thank you!

[@daddyfatsack68]

Did u do any tunnel time before this? If so how much. Also i plan on getting my license within the next month or 2. I was going to wait till spring so that i can buy a rig too, but ive already been waiting too long, so im just going to do it before winter.

[@JoshKorzan]

I didn’t have any tunnel time before this, but I’ve been working in the tunnel a bit since getting licensed. That’s awesome! Blue skies and have fun! 🤘

[@Boat3872]

와우 ~~ 자세한 교육과정을 볼수있네요 ~~😊😊😊😊

[@JoshKorzan]

감사합니다. 훌륭한 프로그램이었습니다.

[@tdz69]

This is fantastic. Congrats! Now that you’re licensed, how often are you jumping?

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks! I really appreciate that! I just started 2nd year of med school, so it'll be less. But i'd like to get at least one day of jumping/tunnel time per week (depending on the weather/time of year).

[@tdz69]

@@JoshKorzan nice! And thanks for your dedication to helping others! Takes special people to do that. Here’s to some amazing jumps ahead!

[@JoshKorzan]

@@tdz69 always happy to help! And cheers! 🍻

[@evannix2285]

Dope dope how high did your start from for these looked higher than normal?

[@JoshKorzan]

14k 🤘

[@smitpatel5321]

From which skydive location you got your A license ? PS: many congratulations and thanks for sharing your experience 🎉

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you! And this was at Chicagoland Skydiving Center 🪂

[@anubhavvishwakarma09]

It's 17 oct 2023 I'm your 990th subscriber I ❤ skydiving ❤ from 🇮🇳.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thank you! 🙏 ❤️ from 🇺🇸

[@jwprimetime9795]

Wow I’ve done 9 jumps and landed on my feet only once. You did that your first jump?!? Omg!!!

[@JoshKorzan]

Beginner’s luck 😅

[@jwprimetime9795]

@@JoshKorzan I’m jumping at Z-hillz/skydive city in Zephyrhills north of Tampa. It’s been s little rough for me. A few injuries but I’m 49 so it’s s little shaky. Your video inspired the hell out of me and I want to thank you for it amigo!!!

[@JoshKorzan]

@@jwprimetime9795 Nice! I think some folks from my DZ spend the winters there. I hope the injuries are healing well. Of course! I’m glad you enjoyed! Blue skies and keep crushing it 🤘

[@JoshKorzan]

@@Wes.jumpss nice! 🤘

[@crsmth]

Who is the provider?

[@Bene_-zy3se]

Any reccomendations on where to do the license?

[@JoshKorzan]

I can really only speak on the jump zone where I got licensed (Chicagoland Skydiving Center), but would highly recommend it!

[@akshayghodke6586]

Where did you do AFF skydive course in 6 days ?? And cost of course was ?? Please give little information regarding the same

[@JoshKorzan]

Chicagoland Skydiving Center. It’s go at your own pace so the time to completion can vary quite a bit. 6 days is atypical- I got lucky with the weather and didn’t have to repeat any levels. The cost can also vary depending on how you pay, i.e, prepay or payment plan. I believe for prepay, it was $3,699. I’m sure it varies from one drop zone to another though, so I’d recommend checking out the website of whatever drop zone you’re looking into for the most accurate information. Hope that helps!

[@lihu5854]

wow looks so fun

[@JoshKorzan]

It’s the best!

[@dougbenton8767]

I’m thinking of taking it up

[@JoshKorzan]

You got this 💪

[@user-cu8he5bl8w]

Congratulations . how mutch friend ? place ??

[@mark33545]

I don't get why they dont let students wear any cameras when learning. how can their instructors correct their technique when under canopy if they cant see it? also if someone were to do something majorly wrong and get badly hurt or killed, they wont know what happened and wont be able to use it to train others. also, why do they not allow wearing a helmet at first? this was a great video though. i would love to get licensed to skydive but i get airsick on the plane ride up, so i dont know if its in the cards for me.

[@JoshKorzan]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it! And ya, I’ll definitely look forward to getting a camera when I’m able to 📸

[@jeffhamming9236]

Normally on the first 3 levels of aff you have 2 instructors. Why do you only have 1?

[@JoshKorzan]

I’m guessing just variation between DZ’s.

[@AaronAlterman]

Did you have ANY canopy malfunctions on any of these jumps???

[@JoshKorzan]

No malfunctions thankfully 🙂

[@AaronAlterman]

@@JoshKorzan that’s amazing. Well done. I just did my 4th tandem and we had twisted lines. Couldn’t fix them in time. Had to cutaway and pull reserve. Traumatized me and I’m reconsidering continuing on with my next (solo) jump 😂

[@JoshKorzan]

@@AaronAlterman that’s no fun 😅 Glad you made it down safely though.

[@Sagaravinny]

hai my name is anand i am from india the aff course in which country and explan cost

[@JoshKorzan]

I did the course in the US just outside of Chicago. The cost is $3,699 (includes classwork, coaching, gear rental, parachute packing and, jumps) in lump sum. You can also pay as you go over time (though I believe the pre-pay option is discounted).

[@shirinaferdous5478]

I want to learn. How can i learn skydiving. I love it.

[@JoshKorzan]

Check out nearby skydiving centers. Most should have Accelerated Freefall (AFF) school 🤘

[@gonzo9315]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much did it cost to get licensed?

[@JoshKorzan]

$3,699 (includes classwork, coaching, gear rental, parachute packing and, jumps) in lump sum. You can also pay as you go over time (though I believe the pre-pay option is discounted).

[@gonzo9315]

@@JoshKorzan oh wow.! That’s not bad!

[@JoshKorzan]

@@gonzo9315 not at all. 100 % worth it! 🤘

[@leilaebrahimi5188]

👌🏼

[@StreetRide845]

Hertleing through the air at terminal velocity ❌️ Hertleing through the air with obstacles above terminal velocity on a motorcycle ✅️

[@JoshKorzan]

Haha both! 👏

[@user-ek8zu2gv4t]

You did 25 jumps in 6 days ??

[@JoshKorzan]

Sure did! 🤘