History

Several historical pictures can be found in the Seattle Skydivers History Gallery. Seattle Skydivers is proud of our history, and will continue to develop this area of the website as we are able to obtain historical information.

 

Tidbits

  • USPA Safety Day

Seattle Skydiver Patty Chernis was the first to propose a "USPA Safety Day". Chernis passed away shortly before USPA adopted the idea.

  • Snohomish Doors

Moved the hinges of a Cessna door from the front to the top so the door could be safely opened and closed in flight was first performed in Snohomish. This modification was nicknamed "Snohomish Doors".