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 SUCCESS!
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On Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Skydive Elsinore, Pat Moorehead celebrated his 80th birthday by making 80 jumps!  It was an extra special day for the National Skydiving Museum as all donations collected for the event went to the museum's building fund.  And, it looks like Pat's TEAM-80 will collect nearly $20,000!  
 
Pat successfully completed 80 skydives in 6 hours 37 minutes 41 seconds.  Then, an 81st jump was added to commemorate the day by flying the American flag on descent. There were also 15 ‘rehearsal’ jumps on Saturday the 19th, some of which were added to the records below.
 
We set and recorded the following 9 records:
--Jumpers Over Eighty Society (JOES): 81 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11-20-11,    (World, USA, CA)
--Jumpers Over Seventy (JOS): 89 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011         (World, USA, CA)
--Skydivers Over Sixty (SOS):  89 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011                      (California)
--Parachutists Over Phorty Society (POPS): 89 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011  (California)
--United States Parachute Assn: 89 Jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011                     (California)
(Actually, Jay Stokes set the USPA California record with 534 jumps on 11/12/2003 – but has not yet filed for it – so my USPA California record will be retired as soon as he does – at Pat's urging)
 
The crowds that came to cheer on Pat's efforts donated cash and purchased Team-80 T-shirts and museum caps for the National Skydiving Museum Building Fund. 
 
A big thank you to Skydive Elsinore and the many individuals who supported the event and who stepped up with cash, equipment, time, and plain old hard work at the drop zone. An extra special thank you to event coordinator Jay Stokes, USPA President and current world record holder (640 jumps in a day).  This amazing man put together a marvelous winning team; without them the above records would never have been set. From the beginning, Jay took the reins and guided the team. No words will ever be enough to thank him for his untiring efforts.
On behalf of the museum and Pat, a sincere thanks to all who were able to donate to the fund.  It is not too late to send in your donation. Team-80 is not finished.  Let's keep the momentum going!!! Your name will placed in the log displayed at the museum in Fredericksburg, VA for all to see – forever.
Donations can be made on this website, by sending a check directly to the museum or by contacting Pat Moorehead (contact information below).  T-shirts and museum caps are available as well.
 
Pat Moorehead, JOES # 67   
3350 St. Francis Place
Long Beach, CA 90805-3854
 
 
On Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Skydive Elsinore, Pat Moorehead celebrated his 80th birthday by making 80 jumps!  It was an extra special day for the National Skydiving Museum as all donations collected for the event went to the museum's building fund.  And, it looks like Pat's TEAM-80 will collect nearly $20,000!  
 
Pat successfully completed 80 skydives in 6 hours 37 minutes 41 seconds.  Then, an 81st jump was added to commemorate the day by flying the American flag on descent. There were also 15 ‘rehearsal’ jumps on Saturday the 19th, some of which were added to the records below.
 
We set and recorded the following 9 records:
--Jumpers Over Eighty Society (JOES): 81 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11-20-11,    (World, USA, CA)
--Jumpers Over Seventy (JOS): 89 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011         (World, USA, CA)
--Skydivers Over Sixty (SOS):  89 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011                      (California)
--Parachutists Over Phorty Society (POPS): 89 jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011  (California)
--United States Parachute Assn: 89 Jumps in a 24 hour period on 11/19-20/2011                     (California)
(Actually, Jay Stokes set the USPA California record with 534 jumps on 11/12/2003 – but has not yet filed for it – so my USPA California record will be retired as soon as he does – at Pat's urging)
 
The crowds that came to cheer on Pat's efforts donated cash and purchased Team-80 T-shirts and museum caps for the National Skydiving Museum Building Fund. 
 
A big thank you to Skydive Elsinore and the many individuals who supported the event and who stepped up with cash, equipment, time, and plain old hard work at the drop zone. An extra special thank you to event coordinator Jay Stokes, USPA President and current world record holder (640 jumps in a day).  This amazing man put together a marvelous winning team; without them the above records would never have been set. From the beginning, Jay took the reins and guided the team. No words will ever be enough to thank him for his untiring efforts.
On behalf of the museum and Pat, a sincere thanks to all who were able to donate to the fund.  It is not too late to send in your donation. Team-80 is not finished.  Let's keep the momentum going!!! Your name will placed in the log displayed at the museum in Fredericksburg, VA for all to see – forever.
Donations can be made on this website, by sending a check directly to the museum or by contacting Pat Moorehead (contact information below).  T-shirts and museum caps are available as well.
 
Pat Moorehead, JOES # 67   
3350 St. Francis Place
Long Beach, CA 90805-3854
 
 
 JOIN PAT MOOREHEAD'S TEAM-80
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Pat Moorehead is turning 80! Click here to join his Team-80 and raise money for your National Skydiving Museum.

Pat Moorehead is turning 80! Click here to join his Team-80 and raise money for your National Skydiving Museum.

 In memory of 2010 Hall of Fame Inductee, Ted Strong
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Ted Strong, D-16
4/7/1936-10/14/2011

A visionary from the beginning and a man with an enormous heart passed away on Friday. Ted Strong was inducted into the National Skydiving Museum's Hall of Fame in 2010, its inaugural celebration.

Ted began parachuting in 1958 and trained jumpers at the US Military Academy at West Point until his discharge in 1961. That year, he founded Strong Enterprises, a manufacturer of parachute equipment now based in Orlando, Florida. Ted logged more than 4,900 jumps. A multiple patent holder, Strong designed and built the first tandem system (the most common method for introducing people to the sport) in 1984.

Ted Strong will be dearly missed.

"An extraordinary man with remarkable accomplishments. An Inventor, manufacturer, pilot, and skydiver, Ted Strong loved parachutes and jumping. I knew Ted for 50 years and worked for him for eight. Ted was a mentor and a friend. "
—Dan Poynter, D-454.

"There are a lot of talented and very good people in and around the sport of Skydiving but perhaps none more so than Lowell Bachman and Ted Strong. Now, we’ve lost them both and although our Sport is far, far better because of their being one of us, we have a void that will stay with us forever."

Ted Strong, D-16
4/7/1936-10/14/2011

A visionary from the beginning and a man with an enormous heart passed away on Friday. Ted Strong was inducted into the National Skydiving Museum's Hall of Fame in 2010, its inaugural celebration.

Ted began parachuting in 1958 and trained jumpers at the US Military Academy at West Point until his discharge in 1961. That year, he founded Strong Enterprises, a manufacturer of parachute equipment now based in Orlando, Florida. Ted logged more than 4,900 jumps. A multiple patent holder, Strong designed and built the first tandem system (the most common method for introducing people to the sport) in 1984.

Ted Strong will be dearly missed.

"An extraordinary man with remarkable accomplishments. An Inventor, manufacturer, pilot, and skydiver, Ted Strong loved parachutes and jumping. I knew Ted for 50 years and worked for him for eight. Ted was a mentor and a friend. "
—Dan Poynter, D-454.

"There are a lot of talented and very good people in and around the sport of Skydiving but perhaps none more so than Lowell Bachman and Ted Strong. Now, we’ve lost them both and although our Sport is far, far better because of their being one of us, we have a void that will stay with us forever."

 LENNY POTTS, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL SKYDIVING MUSEUM, AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS 2011 NAA ELDER STATESMAN OF AVIATION AWARD
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Lenny Potts, Elder Statesman of AviationThe National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced the four recipients of this year’s Wesley L. McDonald Elder Statesman of Aviation Awards. One of the recipients is the museum’s own Lenny Potts. Lenny serves as the president of the National Skydiving Museum Board of Trustees. Other recipients include General Jack Dailey, The Honorable James Coyne, and John Cashman, all who will be honored at the NAA Fall Awards Banquet on Monday, November 7 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

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Lenny Potts, Elder Statesman of AviationThe National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced the four recipients of this year’s Wesley L. McDonald Elder Statesman of Aviation Awards. One of the recipients is the museum’s own Lenny Potts. Lenny serves as the president of the National Skydiving Museum Board of Trustees. Other recipients include General Jack Dailey, The Honorable James Coyne, and John Cashman, all who will be honored at the NAA Fall Awards Banquet on Monday, November 7 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

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 The Gods of Skydiving
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 2012 Hall of Fame Nominations
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To nominate someone for the 2012 Hall of Fame, please click here. Please review selection criteria and complete all necessary information.

To nominate someone for the 2012 Hall of Fame, please click here. Please review selection criteria and complete all necessary information.

 2010 Donors
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2010 Donor Listing now online!

2010 Donor Listing now online!

 In Memory Of
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Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

 Board of Trustees
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Honorary Chairman of the Board
George H.W. Bush, D-20,000
"This [skydiving] is the most exciting thing I have done, next to being President of the United States."

Honorary President
Lew Sanborn, D-1
"If skydiving continues to grow as it has for the last 50 years, I can't imagine where the sport will be 50 years from now. We must preserve our history while we can"

 

Honorary Chairman of the Board
George H.W. Bush, D-20,000
"This [skydiving] is the most exciting thing I have done, next to being President of the United States."

Honorary President
Lew Sanborn, D-1
"If skydiving continues to grow as it has for the last 50 years, I can't imagine where the sport will be 50 years from now. We must preserve our history while we can"

 
 Our Founder, William H. "Bill" Ottley
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Read Bill's amazing story—and add your own memories.

 

Read Bill's amazing story—and add your own memories.

 
  
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