Tucker Style
Sean D. Tucker takes off the way only Sean D. Tucker can, crankin and bankin with smoke on out of Gary, Indiana. Yeah baby!
High Speed Taxi
Sean D. Tucker cruises out at high speed over the taxiways of Gary, Indiana on his way to a photoshoot over Chicago, Illinois.
Brilliance
The brilliance of Sean D. Tucker is evident as the waters of Lake Michigan shimmer and shine with the reflections of his awesomeness, near Chicago, Illinois.
Daily Driver
Sean D. Tucker cruises down North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois using his daily driver, a custom-built Oracle Challenger III biplane with over 400 horsepower.
Hello Chicago!
Sean D. Tucker says hello to Chicago in a way that only Sean D. Tucker can. He is seen here in advance of the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Day At The Park
Sean D. Tucker enjoys a nice day at Grant Park as tours Chicago, Illinois in advance of the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Lake Cruise
Sean D. Tucker takes a cruise over Lake Michigan in advance of the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Aerial Soccer
Sean D. Tucker plays some aerial soccer over Chicago's Soldier Field as he reminisces over Team USA's victory over Costa Rica the night before.
Aerial Amusement
Sean D. Tucker visits the amusement park at Chicago's famous Navy Pier the way only an aviator can. He's seen here in advance of the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Trump
Sean D. Tucker enjoys of view of Chicago that trumps the view most visitors experience as he passes by Trump Tower in advance of the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Vertigo
Team Oracle banks steeply over Chicago's Navy Pier, offering the photographers on board the photo ship a view that is almost certain to induce vertigo in the uninitiated.
Edge-to-Edge
Sean D, Tucker offers us a view of Chicago's famous Navy Pier that stretches from edge-to-edge. This beautiful location served as the site of the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Grandstanding
Sean D. Tucker shows the citizens of Chicago the magnificent beauty of his custom-built Challenger III biplane as he passes near the grandstands at the end of Chicago's Navy Pier that would serve as the main spectator viewing area for the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Naval Aviator
Sean D. Tucker soars over Chicago's Navy Pier, so named as a tribute to Navy personnel who served during World War I. The site later served as a training center for Navy airmen (including future U.S. president George H.W. Bush). Today, however, it serves as a major tourist destination and event location. On the week this image was taken, it was the site of the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Sparkle
The waters of Lake Michigan sparkle near Chicago, Illinois as Sean D. Tucker brings a little sparkle of his own in the form of his custom-built Challenger III aerobatic biplane. Sean is seen here in advance of the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Sponsors
Sean D. Tucker flies deftly between the BMW and Oracle logos seen atop of Chicago's Navy Pier, site of the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race for which BMW and Oracle were major sponsors. Team Oracle USA also competed in the event.
Lakefront Beauty
Sean D. tucker enjoys the beauty of Chicago's lakefront attractions such as Soldier Field and Burnham Harbor as he prepares to make a guest appearance at the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Fish Out Of Water
Sean D. Tucker flies high above the marine life housed in Chicago's famous Shedd Aquarium in advance the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Lakefront Stroll
Sean D. Tucker strolls down Chicago Illinois' lakefront in advance the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Action Shot
Sean D. Tucker passes over the grandstands at Chicago's Navy Pier, the site of all the action for the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Aerial Thunder
Sean D. Tucker thunders out of Gary, Indiana as he gives a ride to Oracle Team USA sailor, Rome Kirby, prior to the to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Commute
Sean D. Tucker commutes to Chicago, Illinois with Oracle Team USA sailor Rome Kirby prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Backdrop
Sean D. Tucker treats Oracle Team USA sailor, Rome Kirby, to a ride in advance of the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup Chicago sailing race, while the iconic skyline of Chicago serves as the backdrop for this memorable moment.
Sail
Sean D. Tucker sails down Lake Michigan with Team Oracle USA sailor Rome Kirby prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Sky Sailing
Oracle Team USA sailor and star athlete, Rome Kirby, sails though the skies over Chicago with superstar of the skies Sean D. Tucker in the days leading up to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Extra Beauty
Sean D. Tucker shows off the beauty of Team Oracle's Extra EA-300L as he cruises with Oracle Team USA sailor, Rome Kirby, over the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Smoke On, Smiles On
It's smoke on and smiles on for Oracle Team USA sailor Rome Kirby as Sean D. Tucker gives him the ride of his life over the waters of Lake Michigan, the very same waters Rome would call home for the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago race later that weekend.
Time For Fun
After cruising in formation with our photo ship, Sean D. Tucker breaks off with Team Oracle USA sailor, Rome Kirby, for an unforgettable aerobatic experience prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
A Different View
Team Oracle sailor, Rome Kirby, enjoys a different view of the waters he knows so well, along with the distant city of Chicago, as Sean D. Tucker gives him the flight of his life prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race.
Fun Times
Oracle Team USA sailor, Rome Kirby, laughs with Sean D. Tucker on the Gary Indiana airport ramp, as they talk about the aerobatic flight they've just completed. Both were in town for the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Post-flight Joy
Cool Dudes
Oracle Team USA sailor, Rome Kirby, flashes a hang ten with Sean D. Tucker on the Gary Indiana airport ramp, after a memorable aerobatic flight. Both were in town for the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Safety First
Team Oracle pilot and mechanic, Chris Rudd, ensures that Team Oracle USA sailor, Sam Newton, is securely fastened into his parachute for an aerobatic flight with Sean D. Tucker prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Great Athletes
Two great athletes, Oracle Team USA sailor Sam Newton, and Team Oracle pilot Sean D. Tucker, meet for the first time at the Gary, Indiana airport for an aerobatic flight prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Preflight Inspection
Oracle Team USA sailor, Sam Newton, inspects the Extra EA-300L that will serve as his home for the next 30 minutes, as his pilot Sean D. Tucker, stands behind him. They're seen here in Gary, Indiana prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Excitement
Oracle Team USA sailor, Sam Newton, bristles with excitement as we awaits an aerobatic flight with Sean D. Tucker. He's seen here in Gary, Indiana prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Power Up
Sean D. Tucker powers up the engine of Team Oracle's Extra EA-300L as he prepares to give a ride to Oracle Team USA sailor, Sam Newton. They're seen here in Gary, Indiana prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
All Smiles
Oracle Team USA sailor, Sam Newton, is all smiles after returning from an aerobatic flight with Sean D. Tucker. He's seen here in Gary, Indiana prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
It's All About The Gs
Oracle Team USA sailor, Sam Newton, shows off his G-meter after an aerobatic flight with Sean D. Tucker. Sam withstood over 7 times the force of gravity during his flight, driving his body weight to over 1,000 lbs. He's seen here in Gary, Indiana prior to the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Masters of Air and Water
Oracle Team USA sailor, Sam Newton, flashes a thumbs up with aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker on the Gary Indiana airport ramp, after a memorable flight. Both were in town for the 2016 America's Cup World Series sailing race in Chicago, Illinois.
Float
Sean D. Tucker floats above the Gary, Indiana airport as he heads for a photoshoot over Chicago, Illinois.
Practice
Sean D. Tucker practices being awesome as he cruises over race course of the the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race during a practice race. The Oracle Team USA AC45F boat can be seen in the upper-left portion of the frame.
Summer Days
Sean D. Tucker enjoys a beautiful summer day, along with many other boaters on Lake Michigan, during a practice race for the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race.
Pier Runner
Sean D. Tucker runs the practice race course for the the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago sailing race the day before the official start of racing. See here is Chicago's Navy Pier, the main viewing area for the race.
Ripples
The water of Lake Michigan ripples near Chicago, Illinois as Sean D. Tucker sets up for a pass over the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago practice sailing race.
Team
Sean D. Tucker of Team Oracle flies over Oracle Team USA's AC45F sailboat during a practice race for the 2016 Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago event.