Videos and Jump Stories Wanted

The Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame wants stories of the early days of our sport. Interviews are being posted in the eMuseum and will be on display forever.

Michael Kearns made video interviews of a number of people in Eloy and other places. He edited the videos and posted them to YouTube. They were added to the eMuseum inventory list with click-throughs to YouTube. Just click on his or her photo and the interview will come to life. Interviews may be viewed via the eMuseum from anywhere in the world. All viewers need is access to the Internet.

“Time is of the essence” says Skydiving Museum president James F. “Curt” Curtis III. “Many of the interviewees started jumping in the 1950s and 60s. We have to capture their stories before they leave us.”

How You Can Take Part

1. Send names and contact information of skydivers and parachute people who should be interviewed.

You and your stories can be part of the eMuseum. You are encouraged to submit your own name. Contact: Michael Kearns,eternalfriendsofskydiving@gmail.com +1-678-796-8337.

1. Request the loan of a video unit from Michael Kearns so that you may video yourself (a “selfie”) and other jumpers in your area.

2. Use your own video equipment so that you may video yourself and other jumpers in your area. This should make the participation easy for international jumpers.

Format. Most of the videos have the interviewee sharing stories of the early days. There are few interview questions. To plan your 15-20 minute video interview, see examples of completed interviews at the eMuseum or
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=eternal%20friends%20of%20skydiving&sm=3

Where

Video interviews are being conducted at major boogies, skydiving reunions, and other events around North America. Plus, a team of interviewers, led by Michael Kearns, is fanning out to capture the recollections of early skydivers-in their homes.

You can officially be part of skydiving history. Get your video interview in the Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame’s eMuseum.