Malone Parachute Club

Malone Parachute Club operates from Franklin County Airport (FSO) in Swanton, Vermont, a family-oriented, not-for-profit organization with 55 years of continuous operation. Located just 30 miles north of Burlington and 45 minutes from Montreal, Quebec, the dropzone offers convenient access from both the Northeast Kingdom and southern Quebec.

The club operates open select weekends from April through October, providing seasonal skydiving experiences in the scenic Vermont landscape. Operating a Cessna 182, Malone Parachute Club offers both tandem jumps and structured training programs for students seeking their skydiving certification. The combination of proximity to major regional centers and their long track record of family-focused operations distinguishes this dropzone as an established choice for recreational and student skydivers in the northern New England region.

Malone Parachute Club caters to jumpers of varying experience levels, from first-time tandem students to experienced fun jumpers. The club provides equipment rental and sales, along with rigging services to support both their own jumpers and visiting skydivers. For those pursuing formal training credentials, Malone offers the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) program, the standard pathway to USPA skydiving certification. The club also hosts tandem jumping experiences for those seeking their first taste of skydiving without committing to a full training progression.

The dropzone's positioning as a family-oriented operation for over five decades reflects a philosophy emphasizing welcoming instruction, community engagement, and accessible recreation rather than high-volume commercial tourism. This approach has sustained the club through decades of operation and established it as a recognized member of the United States Parachute Association.

Visiting jumpers and those planning their first jump can reach Malone Parachute Club via their website at maloneparachuteclub.com or by email at dickxv4@gmail.com. The club is part of the New England Region and operates under USPA standards and safety protocols. For those in Vermont, upstate New York, or southern Quebec seeking a nearby dropzone with deep roots in the skydiving community, Malone Parachute Club represents a local option backed by more than half a century of operational history.