I met Mr Tucker in 2006 at the International Council of Air Shows Convention in Las Vegas where he was the key note speaker during the opening day's activities. There I sat in a room full of aviation professionals, civilian and military air show performers listening to his first hand account of what happened that day. To listen to him relate flying that jet to his flying days in the Navy was awe inspiring and amazing. He truly is an inspiration and a courageous human being. I'm glad he's back in the air where he belongs.