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.
Functions
The purpose of the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is to recognize and promote the sport of
skydiving
Parachuting, including also skydiving, is a method of transiting from a high point in the Atmosphere of Earth, atmosphere to the surface of Earth with the aid of gravity, involving the control of speed during the descent using a parachut ...
and the
parachute industry through public education and awareness; recognize the contribution to skydiving by its participants, 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.
"Skydive Arizona honors forefathers of sport with museum visit"
''Eloy Enterprise''. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
References
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United States Parachute Association
Parachute Industry Association
''Parachutist'' magazine
Sports museums in Virginia
Parachuting in the United States
Parachuting organizations
Museums in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Non-profit organizations based in Fredericksburg, Virginia
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