StangFlyer 0 #1 July 13, 2004 Hi everyone. I just thought I would introduce myself to the forum regulars as I am new to the site. I am a relative newbie to skydiving. I did five AFF jumps back in 1998, but then did not jump again until just this past Friday (my sixth jump). However, I am looking to get into it much more now, finish my AFF training, and get my first license. I am in the Detroit area of Michigan, but I actually drive up to Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada where I jump at the [URL "http://www.skydivegrandbend.com"]Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center[/URL] there. My instructor is the DZ owner, Bob Wright. Bob, his wife Mary, and all the other staff are just great up there and everyone is very friendly. I decided to go up there originally after talking to just about every DZ in Michigan and I'm very happy with my decision. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested in taking the plunge. Any ways, I will be trying to learn as much as I can now as I move forward to continue increasing both my skill level and jump count. I hope to make a lot of new fellow skydiving friends within something that is quickly becoming a new love. I guess I must like adrenaline, as my other big interest is racing. I've been into modifying cars and drag racing most of my adult life. I also own an 800 horsepower, highly modified Mustang that I drag race, as well. Although, a jump from 13,000 ft certainly tops a 9-second quarter mile any day! Here's some sweet video of my [URL "http://www.danmcclain.com/videos/DanMcClain-Skydive-6thJump.wmv"]Sixth Jump[/URL] -- StangFlyer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 July 13, 2004 Welcome back to skydiving and welcome to DZ.com. You'll find a lot of us are wrench heads and enjoy cars/trucks/motorcycles.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 July 13, 2004 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brumby 0 #4 July 13, 2004 Nice video. Cool stuff man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #5 July 13, 2004 From one Detroiter to another, WELCOME! Good luck with your student progression. billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StangFlyer 0 #6 July 13, 2004 Thanks for the greets everyone. I'm excited to get back up there. I hope that it'll work out that I can do several more jumps next time I go. If I get my "A" this year I think I'll try to get my own rig over the winter too. -- StangFlyer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #7 July 13, 2004 Great video clip and Thanks for sharing. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
