2026 GAAHOF Inductees

LTC Scoggins' aviation career commenced in 1954 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, where he trained on Piper Cubs and T-6 trainers. He advanced to Reese AFB in Texas for T-28 and B-25 aircraft training before transitioning to the heavy-lift C-124 Globemaster II at Donaldson AFB in South Carolina. Over 16 years, he accumulated more than 5,000 flight hours in the C-124, executing global missions that included resupply operations to the Arctic Distant Early Warning Line (DEWL), Antarctica’s Operation Deep Freeze, logistical support across Europe, and critical supply flights through the Berlin Corridor. In 1964, Scoggins was stationed at Hunter Field in Savannah, Georgia, where he conducted worldwide supply missions, including to South Vietnam.

Transitioning to rotary-wing aviation, Scoggins trained on the UH-1 Huey, HH-3 "Jolly Green Giant," and HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant." Assigned to an Air Force base in Udorn Thailand, he flew over 50 combat search and rescue (SAR) missions during the Vietnam War with approximately 300 combat hours. His valor in rescuing two downed pilots under hostile conditions earned him two Distinguished Flying Crosses, underscoring his heroism and dedication.

Subsequent assignments included serving as Maintenance Quality Control Officer at Forbes AFB in Kansas and supporting NASA's space capsule recovery missions at Patrick AFB in Florida. His role as Operations Officer included preparing for the possible need for astronaut recovery in the ocean (both shallow and deep-water), or on land, should a problem occur for the astronauts at, or near, the launch site. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel during his tenure with NASA. After 21 years of exemplary service, LTC Scoggins retired from the Air Force in 1974.

Post-retirement, LTC Scoggins settled in Valdosta, Georgia, where he became a cornerstone of the local aviation community. He served as a flight instructor at Holland Flying Service and later cofounded Air Valdosta, a flight training firm, and assisted in selection of the original instructors for Georgia Flight School in Eastman, Ga. Along the way, he also piloted corporate aircraft for regional companies. In addition, he had the honor of piloting one of six TBM’s flying overhead of Air Force 1 as George Bush departed from a reunion with the crew of the aircraft carrier where he served in WW2. LTC Scoggins’ military and civilian flight hours surpass 20,000!

In 1977, LTC Scoggins was designated as an FAA Pilot Examiner, a role he fulfilled for decades, administering approximately 2000 flight checks and licensing exams to aspiring pilots. One of those whom he licensed went on to become the Acting Director of the FAA. Over 50 years, he trained more than 150 students, including his son, Greg, and grandson, Mason, fostering a legacy of aviation excellence within his family and the broader community. He earned the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, obtained the Aircraft and Powerplant licenses, was an Aircraft Inspector, and awarded the Ruby Award for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.

In recognition of his contributions, LTC Scoggins was named the 2015 Georgia Flight Instructor of the Year by the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. He flew his own aircraft until age 91, when he made the difficult decision to give up his pilot’s license. However, at 94, he continues to mentor aspiring pilots using advanced flight simulation technology.

Commander Frank J. Weisser is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from North Springs High School in 1996 where he lettered in football and track. He attended the United States Naval Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 2000, and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.

Frank reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida for aviation indoctrination in October 2000 and received his wings of gold in November 2002. Frank remained with Training Squadron 7 (VT-7) as an Instructor Pilot in the T-45C as a Selectively Retained Graduate (SERGRAD).

Frank reported to Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), the “War Party,” in April 2005 where he deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in August 2005. During this deployment, Frank flew 34 combat missions over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Frank joined the Blue Angels in September 2007. He served as the Narrator and VIP Pilot in 2008, Opposing Solo pilot and NATOPS Officer in 2009 and as the Lead Solo pilot and Operations Officer in 2010. While assigned to the Blue Angels, he earned a Master's Degree in Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School in September 2009.

Frank returned to the fleet in February 2011 as a Department Head for Strike Fighter Squadron 97 (VFA-97), the "Warhawks," and completed two deployments to the Western Pacific/Arabian Gulf aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom.

Following his Department Head tour, Frank reported to the NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany in December 2013 where he oversaw all NATO School training activities throughout the world, while personally conducting training in Ethiopia, Ukraine, Germany and France.

Frank rejoined the Blue Angels in July of 2016 where he served again as the Opposing Solo Pilot in 2016 and the Lead Solo Pilot and Operations Officer in 2017. Following the completion of the 2017 season, Frank remained in Pensacola to assist the Naval Aviation Enterprise with the Blue Angel Transition from the Legacy F/A18 A-D to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

During his time running the Super Hornet transition, Frank was selected to be the pilot for all extreme low altitude and inverted scenes for the Topgun 2: Maverick major motion picture film.

During his time in the Navy, he accumulated more than 5000 flight hours and nearly 500 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Strike Flight Air Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, and various personal and unit awards.

Following military retirement, he returned to Georgia and managed and oversaw the development of GE99, a private airpark in the north GA mountains in addition to serving on the Board of Directors for the Hickory Aviation Museum and assisting with the development of a brand new 110,000+ square foot $22M aviation museum. In addition to owning a Baron 58 & C172, Frank is a type-rated Gulfstream pilot (GV & GVIII) and regularly flies the G450/550/700/800 for private owners and businesses.

Frank is an accomplished public speaker and the author of Lead Solo: Learning Life’s Vectors from an F/A-18 Blue Angel Aviation, published by the U.S. Naval Institute.

Frank has inspired thousands of pilots and would be pilots and children with his work at Airshows as part of the Blue Angels and in the scenes he helped design in the Maverick Movie.

Clarence Greer Parramore was the son of a pilot who flew for National Airlines.  Greer was born in Tallahassee, Florida and later moved with his family to Jacksonville and then to Miami.  It was in Miami that Greer obtained his first aviation related job.  He began as a line service employee which entailed servicing and fueling airplanes at Kendall Flying Service.  He earned his flying time and soloed on his 16^th birthday.  Greer’s employer was famed aviator Mary Gaffney.  She was a World Champion on the (then) women’s aerobatic circuit.  She was also the examiner who issued Greer’s Private Pilot License.

Greer has seen, participated in, and influenced all sides of aviation.  He progressed from grass roots flying, gliding, and aircraft servicing.  He then became a military and jet instructor for airlines, aerobatic competitions, and air shows.  Greer later became a respected Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Operations Inspector.  He willingly shared volumes of knowledge he had gained through experience and training.  Greer’s help, encouragement, support, and advice has affected countless individuals, operators, fellow inspectors and continues to this day.  He has been the example of a “contributor” and teacher in his chosen field.

As a high school athlete, Greer came to Milledgeville, Georgia, to attend the Georgia Military College, where he played football for two years before deciding the United States Air Force might offer a more promising future than football.  Enlisting, he was sent to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and then to Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia.  He flew as an instructor pilot in the T-33 jet trainer.  Afterward, Greer served in the Air National Guard for five years.

After processing out of the Air Force, Greer was soon hired by Delta Air Lines.  Over his career, he flew a wide variety of aircraft operated by the company.  These included the DC-6, DC -7, and DC-9; Convair 340, 440, 880; C-47s (DC-3); Boeing 727, and 747s, as well as the Lockheed L-1011. 

He holds certificates as an Airline Transport Pilot and an Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI).  Greer is a pilot of multi-engine and single engine land and sea planes and gliders.  He is also a Flight Engineer for piston and Jet transports.  In addition, Greer has many type ratings and is an aircraft owner.

Aerobatics continued to draw Greer’s interest and he competed in a Pitts Special biplane.  He won a Canadian Championship in 1974.  The lure of the $1,000 prize brought several U.S. pilots to compete.  In the finals, due to a propeller problem with his own airplane, he won in an airplane kindly loaned by a fellow competitor, a tribute to the respect among his peers.  His skill landed him a 10-air show tour performing alongside the Canada Air Force’s Snowbirds.  He flew air show demonstrations for 10 years.

Greer joined the FAA in 2006.  In 2023, as he performed his job as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, he treats all aviators as being on the same team with the goals of safety, continued learning, sharing, and support. He has set an example for nearly 70 years of advancing, improving, serving, demonstrating, and expansion of general aviation endeavors and excellence. Greer’s instruction and suggestions are deeply valued today in his conducting of check flights and evaluations for a wide variety of general aviation operations. 

His highly respected career has been one of teaching, talking, helping thousands throughout the aviation world, and particularly in Georgia. He has touched and inspired many aviators by his example and is known and respected across the State of Georgia.

Clarence Greer Parramore’s many contributions and service to the promotion of aviation in Georgia is a part of his lasting legacy and a tribute to his years of contributions to pilots, operators, aviation safety, and education.