Sean D. Tucker | |
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 Tucker at the 2019 Chicago Air & Water Show | |
| Born | April 27, 1952 Eagle Rock, California, United States |
| Occupation | Aerobatic pilot |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse |
Colleen Tucker (m. 1977) |
| Children | Eric Tucker Tara Tucker |
| Website | Tutima Academy |
Sean Doherty Tucker (born April 27, 1952)[1] is an American world champion aerobatic aviator. He was previously sponsored by the Oracle Corporation for many years, performing in air shows worldwide as "Team Oracle". Tucker has won numerous air show championship competitions throughout his career, was named one of the 25 "Living Legends of Flight" by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in 2003, and was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2008.[1] He has led several efforts to assist youth in learning to fly or becoming involved in general aviation, and currently serves as co-chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles program, a role he has held since 2013.[2]
- ^ a b "Sean Tucker". National Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ "Tucker Fully Engaged as Young Eagles Chairman". Experimental Aircraft Association. May 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2017.