TAC Air, a local fixed base operator, hosted the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association June 1 through 3. Mooneys are high performance single engine airplanes with a loyal following. Albert and Arthur Mooney started the Mooney Aircraft Corporation in 1929. All Mooney aircraft have the signature vertical stabilizer with its vertical leading edge and swept trailing edge, which gives the illusion of being forward-swept. About 30 Mooney aircraft from around the country descended into Chattanooga, where pilots and owners participated in a Safety Foundation Pilot Proficient Program. TAC Air General Manager Pamela McAllister said the association chose Chattanooga for its strategic location and its fully operational airport tower, which allows for comprehensive training. Pictured: Master Instructor Charles Ebbecke of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., next to an Ovation model Mooney owned by a local businessman. (David Laprad)