Our History
Established in 1971 by Larry Sargeant, as the Malone Parachute Center, located in Malone, New York. In 1977, the business' debt was taken over by a group of its skydivers. These members started volunteering their time and running the operation as a not-for-profit club, and changed its name to the Malone Parachute Club. After the parachute operation was taken over by the newly formed Malone Parachute Club it blossomed into a first-class club/training facility.
In the spring of 2003 after 31 years in Malone the club moved its operation to the Clinton County Airport in Plattsburgh, New York. Wanting to keep the long history and tradition associated with the club, the members chose to name their new DZ, The Malone Parachute Club at Plattsburgh.
After another 5 years at Clinton County Airport, the airport closed and moved flight operations to the Plattsburgh International Airport (the old Airforce base). It was time again, to search for a new location. Wanting to stay within the same region along Lake Champlain, we searched out and landed in Franklin County, at the State Airport in Swanton, Vermont, in April of 2008. Once settled, the club purchased a hangar and converted part of it into an office for operations and classroom for training students and new club members. We hope you can come on out to see what the Malone Parachute Club is all about.
Among its alumni are numerous world-class and champion skydivers. It's leadership continues to be among the country's most experienced and competent.
Malone Parachute Club Today
The Malone Parachute Club continues to run as a not-for-profit, through the dedication of its volunteers. We are open most weekends from the beginning of April through the end of October. Our operation includes services to first-time students and experienced jumpers. Our club is a member of the United States Parachute Association, and we operate using its basic safety requirements, ensuring a safe skydiving experience for all. We are a family-oriented dropzone, and pride ourselves on a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All are welcome!
