StangFlyer

I've been into Ford Mustangs for years. I did a lot of street racing back in the mid-90's, but that's far behind me now. I prefer the race track at this point. I have a 1991 Mustang GT, which is highly modified and makes about 750 HP at the rear wheels. Here's some info/links: 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford SVT Lightning - Upgraded to 2000 Specs Media Center Gallery - View my photos and multimedia files Drag racings a hoot, but skydiving is pretty hard to beat. -- StangFlyer

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

Well, I have yet to see or experience what you are referring to in skydiving. In fact, so far it's been quite the opposite. However, I've spent years in the automotive enthusiast hobby and I know the syndrome you are referring to. Usually it's the battle of the marquees (Ford vs. Chevy, etc) or whatever second bracket your car runs in and so on. However, isn't the point that you're just in a group of enthusiasts who all enjoy the same thing what matters? Being involved in something such as skydiving, cars, racing, or whatever it may be simply should be viewed as giving you a common ground with a large body of others who enjoy the same thing. It's something that gives people a unique and instant camaraderie, and it should be taken advantage of to make new friends, to help others progress if possible, and to get along with people... who perhaps... you may not normally talk to in every day life. Just my two cents... -- StangFlyer

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