National Skydiving Museum
The International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees. Equipment and documents are being collected, inventoried, and preserved. Funds are being raised to build the museum in Central Florida.[1][2]
Founder | Bill Ottley |
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Type | Nonprofit |
Focus | Skydiving and parachute advocacy |
Location | |
Key people | Honorary Chairman of the Board, George H. W. Bush; Honorary President, Lewis B. Sanborn |
Website | http://www.skydivingmuseum.org |
Functions
The purpose of the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is to recognize and promote the sport of skydiving and the parachute industry through public education and awareness; recognize the contribution to skydiving by its participants,[3][4][5][6][7][8] suppliers, and supporters; capture forever the history of the sport and the industry via its events, equipment, and personalities; and enhance aviation safety as it pertains to skydiving.[9]
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References
- "Museums" Archived 2011-11-06 at the Wayback Machine RDG Planning & Design. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- "DeLand inventor honored for skydiving innovations" West Volusia Beacon. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- "Speaking Eagle Poynter Inducted into Skydiving Hall of Fame" Speaking Eagles. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- "Dade City Resident Inducted into Skydiving Hall of Fame" Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- "Deceased Skokie Businessman Lands In National Skydiving Museum's Hall Of Fame" SkokieNet. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- "Pioneer parachutist honored for lifetime of ‘firsts’" Bonner County Daily Bee. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- "Thacker inducted in Skydiving Hall of Fame" Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- "A world champion in skydiving, native Tucsonan Tee Taylor is a true pioneer in the sport" Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- "Skydive Arizona honors forefathers of sport with museum visit" Eloy Enterprise. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
External links
- Official website
- United States Parachute Association
- Parachute Industry Association
- Parachutist magazine
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