(AMRI) Journey to promote records in Americas (P.471) Lincoln Sport Parachute Club: The oldest continuously operating parachute club in the Americas

02-06-2026

(worldkings.org) The Lincoln Sport Parachute Club (LSPC) is a skydiving organization based at Brown's Airport near Weeping Water, Nebraska, USA. Founded in 1959, it is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating skydiving club in the United States and is often described as the oldest continuously operating parachute club in the Americas. The club has remained active without interruption for more than six decades, making it a significant institution in the history of recreational parachuting and skydiving.

LSPC was established by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to promote parachuting as a sport rather than merely an aviation stunt. According to the United States Parachute Association (USPA), the club has been operating continuously since its incorporation in 1959 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2019. During that celebration, USPA formally recognized the club's uninterrupted operation and its contribution to training hundreds of skydivers over the decades.

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Today, the club serves as a training center for both novice and experienced skydivers. It offers tandem skydives, static-line training, and advanced skydiving activities. LSPC is affiliated with the United States Parachute Association, and its instructors hold current USPA certifications. The club operates from property it owns, including a dedicated skydiving facility and airport infrastructure developed over many years.

One of the club's most notable distinctions is its longevity. While some parachute clubs in North America may have older founding dates, many experienced periods of inactivity, relocation, or organizational changes. LSPC's claim is based specifically on continuous operation since 1959. USPA publications have described it as the oldest continuously operating skydiving club in the United States and noted that it may even be the oldest continuously operating club of its kind in the world.

Beyond its historical significance, LSPC remains an active center for skydiving in the Midwest. The club hosts training programs, competitions, social events, and large skydiving festivals. It has helped introduce thousands of people to the sport and has played an important role in preserving the heritage of American sport parachuting.

For this reason, the Lincoln Sport Parachute Club is regarded not only as a historic parachuting organization but also as one of the enduring symbols of the development of recreational skydiving in the United States and the Americas.

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