Skydiving Costs (AFF to C License) / Watch before getting into the sport

I finally got a chance to breakdown the cost of skydiving from AFF to C License. I began skydiving in 2019 and made it to my C License within 2 years. The costs provided in this video are in USD. Let me know if you think I got a good deal or if I was getting ripped off.
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[@jaco5187]

I have 84 jumps. Just got my B License last week. It's definitely not the cheapest sport out there, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's sooo much fun!!

[@andyhwell8419]

To be honest, everyone use to act like they would join me in skydiving and ask about cost and blame cost and blah blah blah. I gave up on trying to talk people into the sport. I told them if there down, ill be at the airport.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

I know what you mean. I’ll see you at the airport. Haha.

[@ceecuz4447]

Cost of a rig is laughable. Any mountaineering company could sell a quality rig for half the price(making 30%profit) at least of what you quoted.

[@andyhwell8419]

@@ceecuz4447 That mountaineering company won't know the difference between Velcro and magnetic riser covers. They won't know what freefly friendly means. And most importantly, they won't have hundreds of thousands of test jumps under their belt. I don't think skydivers will want to buy mountain climbing gear. It would be easier to sell seatbelts to motorcyclists.

[@2phonesjones899]

Damn right !! Blue skys

[@RR-pw5nb]

And those people that blah blah the cost of the sport are probably the same dummies that piss away thousands on tattoos.

[@samcdigweed]

Really informative video, thanks! I started AFF last year and spent around £1500 and all I did was levels 1,2, and two jumps at level 3 (failed both). That £1500 includes ferry and hotel travel and fuel as the closest DZ is 3 hours away. Going to look into booking a full AFF course next year and save for it this year. Will be going to a DZ that is an hour further away but open more days and jumps at 15000ft rather than 13000ft. Also going to look into getting tunnel time to sort out my arching issues. I havent seen many videos that cover costs of the sport after AFF so this is great to see. Hoping for a lottery win between now and next year haha! Blue skies :)

[@agentchadillac]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for breaking everything down so clearly!

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Not a problem! Always happy to help

[@lobbyrobby]

I did my very first tandem jump today and I'm hooked

[@50buttfish]

Glad I jumped in the 70s; everything, including jumps $1K; several night jumps, a jump into the Colorado River; Container/Main Chute (Starlite); reserve 26' LoPo, altimeter, jump suit (air-bag), a used beginner rig with chutes; and a used PC. Glad I got that I of my system in my youth.

[@RR-pw5nb]

My first new rig was a SST Racer with a Unit main and a Piglet 2 reserve.....whole thing was 1500 bucks....brand new.

[@austinterrell5420]

Very informative! Congrats! Honestly it was jarring how I flinched at every time your brought a 4 figure number and you say it so nonchantly, like a boss. Did not know night jumps were a thing so im gonna check out videos regarding that.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Thanks for watching!

[@RR-pw5nb]

Did my first night jump on a clear, full moon night....it was freaking awesome!

[@eduardocortes9118]

Thank you for this🙏🏽 I did my first tandem jump 3 days ago and I fell in love, the sense of freedom it gave was something I’ve been looking for my whole life, hopefully I can start soon my A license

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Nice!

[@mickspriggs7894]

Still cheaper than racing motorbikes haha, Cheers for this mate, this gives me a ball park figure to work towards.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Haha true. Why do all the fun activities have to be the most expensive?

[@codyzumr4040]

@@JUSTUSZILS *cries in general aviation*

[@ccrpalex2456]

I watched this video, realized how much money I sunk into this sport. Now I'm wondering if I could have had better use for that money. No I couldn't, it's worth every dollar, now I'm planning to buy paramotor.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Haha completely agree!

[@diegovandesteeg883]

Thank you for the useful information! I'm turning 16 next year and going directly for a AFF course.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Absolutely! Always happy to help

[@MysteriousGod950]

Thanks man. Now I can compare to the costs overhere where I did my AFF course in Brazil. Great video.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Happy to help!

[@nobloubartete]

stay safe

[@mellamodiego8458]

how much was your aff course in brazil?

[@McGregaFletch]

For peeps in the States, I suggest you save a bunch of cash by doing your AFF in Mexico. Much cheaper prices & they’ll still be USPA rated so when you go back home you’ll have the same licensing body to jump in the U.S. with no conversion necessary. If you’re from UK/Europe, same/similar story by going to Mexico but conversion is needed and being new to the sport you might have issues with Chief Instructors. but I knew some people who flew all the way to South Africa from Germany and said they paid pretty much the same as they would have but this way they got a ‘holiday’ out of it at the same time and went the static line progression route instead of AFF.

[@edgarzonic]

Good info! Thanks Bro 🔥

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Anytime!

[@EvanYuson]

Thanks for posting bro!

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Always happy to help when I can

[@the.apocalypse.is.69]

So informative thank you.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Happy to help

[@HHW247]

Wow… all questions cleared… thanks man

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Anytime!

[@cakomen41]

Thanks for information ℹ️

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Of course!

[@lavideogoprodujour1052]

$150 per day gear rental is insane. In France, it is $10 per jump!

[@nobloubartete]

pretty much right. just add the fuel to travel to your local drop zone + accomodation + tunnel time if you want to be good

[@JUSTUSZILS]

That’s true $$$

[@freddypatterson8653]

My first jump course was $20.00, first complete rig was $50.00. All jumps were free with a $20.00 monthly membership fee to any military skydiving club.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Wow what a deal!

[@freddypatterson8653]

@@JUSTUSZILS Plus if you were a HALO instructor you got lots of really Tall Falls. If lucky enough to be a member of the US Army Parachute, a training day could be 8-12 jumps a day plus we got paid for it, what a deal.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

@@freddypatterson8653 sounds like an incredible experience!

[@BWS952]

Great straight to the point vid. After you're licensed is there a requirement to do so many jumps in a certain amount of time to keep your license?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Thanks! Yes there are different currencies based on the level of license you have

[@tankeasy8180]

I'm just a delivery driver for pizza hut but i want to eventually become a skydiving instructor so i can just jump out of airplanes all day, but idk how to get past this paywall or where to even begin

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Just go hang out at your local dz

[@Deege2]

Lol me too, you in Cali?

[@masterpopeyoda3290]

Bro fucking same. Well, not sure about being an instructor but i want to skydive once and see where life takes me from there.

[@danallansarthou7]

Would such skydiving license application form will fill-up, In skydiving license cost?

[@johnwaynewas]

Glad I took the static line route, $1,450 for my A license.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

What a deal!

[@patriciasamonte9707]

How long did it take you to go from A-C

[@Elmer_Buckwhistle]

I believe you need two canopy courses ( 101 and 102) with a total of 10 hop and pops, or at least that is what Flight-1 sells. Could you clarify? Thank you!

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Thanks for the feedback. I did most of my training at Skydive Perris and only one canopy course was required for me at the time.

[@misnertwins]

Some good info right there 🤑🤑🤑

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Thank you very much!

[@marlinkojak9882]

back in the late 60s the price was not that price glad did back in the 60s

[@loudnoises4627]

My question is, now that you have your C license, what employment positions can you land at a drop zone or anywhere for that matter? Have you been offered any positions where the salary is worth it? I would love to make a living from jumping. Thanks for info

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Good question. I’m not quite sure. I just skydive for fun and have never considered employment in the industry. I think there are a number of jobs you can get before D and Pro rating, like becoming a Rigger or Tandem Instructor.

[@kyriekwsta770]

dude, aff is very expensive where you are. in greece I got a price of 1570 euros for the ground school, 7 jumps and rented equipment including the medical exams

[@JUSTUSZILS]

California

[@RichardsWorld]

What do you need to do after that to get an instructor job?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

I think just an instructor course

[@suriya2711]

It’s compulsory to buy a own gear (rig) to get c license or we can take rent the gear till get a D license

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Completely up to you and rental rates at your DZ. For me it was more cost effective to purchase my own

[@remingtonwendt7756]

Ok, I’m 15, and would like to at least a tandem jump this year, is there any classes involved with that?? I kinda figure they probably teach you the basics and everything, but would I need anything else, I’m looking into it, but all I’m seeing is, information on what to do during the jump, not per-jump

[@andrewhintonmusic]

they don’t teach you much for tandem and i received almost no training for it. depending on where you are they likely won’t let you jump until you’re 18

[@tommyzDad]

Are there jump minimums to reach before one can get into _wingsuit_ and _HALO_ jumps?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

I believe it’s 200 for Wingsuit still. I’m not sure about HALO. Anyone know?

[@tehuezapp7032]

im 17, and i dont wanna live a borring life so i need to get a fun job, i definitely dont got the money for all this so i guess i should save up money by working on something else first (not sure what). Is skidiving instructor a fun job?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

I've never been an instructor, so I can't speak to that. Perhaps, go to a drop zone and ask to speak to some about their experience being an instructor.

[@HxC_Fragman]

What do you mean get your additional jumps in 3 days). My drop zone only allowed 3 jump max per day.

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Perris and Elsinore allow as many as you can do. Sometimes 10+ jumps in a day.

[@HxC_Fragman]

@@JUSTUSZILS No way. Thats sick.

[@josephgoldsmith2222]

What do you do for a living to fund your skydiving hobby if you don’t mind me asking ?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

RevOps

[@shittywheelies7403]

Is there any set amount of time that you have to accomplish any of the licenses in? Not all of them, I just mean like you have 2 years to get an a license (or shorter or longer or not at all!).

[@JUSTUSZILS]

To my knowledge you can take as long as you want, but depending on what license you carry, you may have to take recurrency jumps along the way if there are long periods of time between jumps. I’d recommend cranking through the B license as fast as you can. The condensed timeframe will help keep concepts more fresh while you are getting comfortable with skydiving. Obviously budget can be a big factor though.

[@shittywheelies7403]

@@JUSTUSZILS thanks for the response!

[@ChrisKidder]

So I’m here in SoCal and Perris is where I’ll be going. Online it says $4700 for A License. Am I missing something?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

They may have changed the package. When in got my A package it didn’t include gear after AFF

[@ChrisKidder]

@@JUSTUSZILS ahh gotcha. I’ll have to do more research. I’m planning to get my license there this year. 🤩

[@jiklad6421]

What license is needed for a night jump?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

It used to be B

[@alacrity11]

At least you didn't have to sell your VCR for a jump...

[@navyn6837]

I would love to join this.. where this training center at??? Hoping to get your reply ASAP. 🙏

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Skydive Perris

[@Hassan-se3vx]

What you can do with C compare to B

[@JUSTUSZILS]

I think there are some DZs that will require a C if it’s a technical landing area

[@praveenteotia9]

Cost for D licence and total time for getting A to D license. Thanks

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Another 300 jumps at about $30… so tag on another $9,000 or so

[@jasonwinter8716]

Dis you pass every jump? No re-jumps?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

No rejumps

[@fantasticbrothers6332]

hi thank u for the video so u say aff liccenss cost u 350$ usd dolars? wt country and city plz?

[@JUSTUSZILS]

The first jump course is about $350 in the US

[@fantasticbrothers6332]

@@JUSTUSZILS thank u alot buy wich country? bec in the country i live it cost the aff course about 2300 US dolar so am lookinh for cheaper price 😇

[@JUSTUSZILS]

@@fantasticbrothers6332 The complete AFF course is about $3000 in the United States. The First Jump Course is about $350

[@fantasticbrothers6332]

@@JUSTUSZILS ooo k thank u alot for the replay and help 🤝😇

[@michaelpaul721]

Thanks Justus,, once you get your C license, (at 200 jumps) is that when you can learn to Base Jump? Although it looks liked base jumping (from a hot air balloon) can be done after B license. Thanks, great video - at first I thought it would be 200 jumps x $200 = 40k. So this is much more reasonable

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Much appreciated! As of the date of this video I believe you can start base and wingsuiting at 200. Blue skies!

[@donaldnelson1384]

Most likely you'll be paying a packer for at least your first 50 jumps. That's another $10 a jump.

[@RR-pw5nb]

The money I spent on my jumping was the best money I ever spent! I loved my 2 rigs more than any of the women I dated during those years!....LMAO.

[@310sbell]

In mine so far: Required 2 tandems at about 500 Plus 3300 for the class which includes ground school +23 jumps to get to the A. Any repeated levels or if you go more than a month between jumps it is additional. I had one reoccurrence jump so it cost me 3900 for an A. I just got licensed this month at skydive spaceland Dallas

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Thanks for the comment

[@freddypatterson8653]

I use to charge $50.00 as a tandem pilot, guess times have changed a bit, lol.

[@this_is_our_life27]

You left out all the beers

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Haha true

[@tylernguyen7891]

No thank you, I'll just wait for mff

[@benbazy9238]

$100 for water training? ha ha California prices

[@JUSTUSZILS]

Haha yep!

[@matninja123]

Oof

[@mikefinley4367]

Not worth it.

[@d.b.cooper]

Does your boyfriend appreciate the man bun?