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Lee Guilfoyle

International Skydiving Hall of Fame

Lee Guilfoyle

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Invented, built, and tested his revolutionary Assist System.
Assist System is required by FAA Federal Law on all static line jumps.
Awarded the Leo Stevens Award for his contributions to the sport.
Inducted: 2024 Country: United States
Class Of 2024
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Skydiving would not be what it is today if it weren’t for the constant search for safety by Lee Guilfoyle D-50. Because of a fatal static line jump, Lee invented, built, and put his life at risk to act as a really bad student to test his invention. It became an FAA Federal Law to have the Assist System on all static line jumps and is now required in most countries. It is impossible to say how many lives have been saved with the invention of Lee Guilfoyle. In 1971, Lee was awarded the Leo Stevens Award for his contributions to skydiving.

Photo Credit: Tim Telford

 

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