The Powell Movement

TPM Episode 82: Luke Aikins: Red Bull Air Force, Skydiver


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Luke Aikins is a skydiver that is known to the masses as the guy who jumped out of a plane at 25,000 feet without a parachute and lived to tell the story. That is only part of his story. From personal tragedy to finding the dream sponsor that enabled him to have a career, Luke has always defied the "adrenaline junky" stereotype thrust upon skydivers of his caliber. On the podcast, we talk about some incredible projects that he's been a part of and the one he's currently planning, which will be one of the most insane stunts of all time.

Luke Aikins Show Notes:

2:00: His property in Shelton, Pearl Jam

5:00: Military brat, growing up Washington, and family skydive operation

10:00: What is he into growing up and the family practice of starting skydiving

15:00: What does he do after high school, thoughts on being a skydive bum, and college

20:00: Close calls in the beginning, Point Break,

21:30: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout)

RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack)

The 10 Barrel Brewery: My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner

24:00: What parts of skydiving is he into in the 90's, branching out, and niches

29:00: The accident

34:30: Red Bull changes his life path

37:00 The Felix Jump from space

44:00: Hollywood, movies and traveling

46:00: Shane McConkey

50:00: Heaven Sent: When Luke jumped out of a plane without a parachute

59:00: His next stunt

62:00: Inappropriate Questions asked by guest Andy Farrrington

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