is one of the oldest flying clubs in
the Nation. The Club was founded in 1952 and incorporated
in 1972 as a non-profit organization.
In 1991, under
the leadership of Bill Schmitt, members of the Moccasin
Flying Club, which included Morty Lloyd, Mark Teter, Jerry
Farinash, Robert Rymer and Don Allen came up with the idea
of putting on an air show in Chattanooga.
After months of discussion, they formed a partnership with
TC Thompson Children’s Hospital with the purpose of
putting on a quality air show in Chattanooga that would be
exciting for public viewing, while promoting general aviation
and, more importantly, the proceeds would go to TC Thompson
Children’s Hospital.
The result, Air Show Chattanooga was born. The first
show was in 1992, followed by 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002,
and 2005. Over the years, Air Show Chattanooga has
been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people, and has brought
in quality acts, including the Navy Blue Angels and the Air
Force Thunderbirds.
The Moccasin Flying Club is proud of this accomplishment,
in particular of what it has brought to this community, and
the financial assistance given to TC Thompson Children’s
Hospital. |
