Mission & Vision

Our Purpose

Why We Fly

Mission Statement

Volunteer State Flight 105 exists to promote, preserve, and advance the art and science of flight in East Tennessee — building community among aviators, inspiring the next generation, and serving our neighbors through the unique power of aviation.

Vision Statement

A Tennessee where every person who looks up at the sky sees possibility — and where our chapter is the bridge that turns that curiosity into a lifelong connection with aviation.

What Guides Us

Core Values

Everything we do — every flight, every event, every conversation — is grounded in these principles.

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Safety First

Every decision begins and ends with safety. We promote rigorous standards, continuous learning, and a culture where no flight is worth a compromise on safety.

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Community

Aviation is better shared. We welcome pilots of all skill levels, families, students, and dreamers — building genuine relationships that go beyond the hangar.

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Education

We believe in lifelong learning. From ground school to advanced ratings, we support knowledge and skill development at every stage of an aviator's journey.

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Service

We use aviation as a tool for good — transporting supplies, supporting search and rescue networks, and giving back to the communities that support us.

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Excellence

We hold ourselves to high standards in airmanship, conduct, and stewardship. Every flight is a chance to represent our chapter and community with pride.

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Inspiration

We actively work to ignite a passion for aviation in youth and newcomers through Young Eagles flights, mentorship, and visible presence in our community.

Our Commitment

Built for East Tennessee Aviators

Volunteer State Flight 105 is proud to call Lenoir City, Tennessee home. Nestled in the heart of the Tennessee Valley, we operate where the Smoky Mountains meet the sky — some of the most scenic flying in the entire Southeast.

Our chapter is affiliated with EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) principles and embraces a broad community of homebuilders, sport pilots, certificated pilots, and aviation enthusiasts who share a love for everything that flies.

We are self-funded, volunteer-run, and entirely member-supported. That means every dollar and every hour goes directly back into programs, events, and resources that benefit our aviators and our community.

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