Skydiving History Links

Wingman lands without parachute from 2,400ft

GARY Connery made history today by flying into cardboard box runway

The sky's the limit: an extraordinary group of sky diving servicemen

Lying in a hospital bed almost six years ago Sergeant Stuart Pearson had just survived a day of unimaginable horror. Caught in a minefield in Helmand, Afghanistan, he and his fellow soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, had valiantly fought to save each other. One by one, they were hit by exploding mines. Three of them lost legs while Corporal Mark Wright died trying to help ...

Kayak Shark Attack in California Reminds Outdoor Enthusiast of Own Experience

A recent shark attack on a California kayaker generated chills down the spine of this avid outdoor enthusiast. Due to the 24 hour news cycle, shark attacks seem to become normal when the feverish summer rolls around. But that is a distorted truth. According to the Florida Museum of National History, there were only 75 unprovoked attacks on humans in 2011. In 2010 there were 81 unprovoked charges ...

Celebrities' Ashes Launched on SpaceX Falcon Rocket

Falcon 9 Carries Ashes of James 'Scotty' Doohan of 'Star Trek,' Astronaut Gordon Cooper

Out & About: Will you jump at this chance?

While I crossed skydiving off my bucket list a few jumps ago, for those of you who haven't, the time is now. For a second year, the RT Autism Awareness Foundation is teaming with WestSide