WebAfter the Eagles team disbanded in 1995, Soucy began performing solo aerobatic in an Extra 300S, in addition to his Showcat performances. Personal life In 2002, he began to show signs of kidney disease, and in 2003 underwent a kidney transplant. Teresa Stokes was the donor, after Soucy's siblings proved to not be able to donate. [5] Gene Soucy is an American aerobatics pilot. The son of 2 pilots, he would wash airplanes at a local airport in exchange for flight time while growing up in Kentucky. He soloed in a glider at age 14, and in a regular airplane at 16. Soucy began flying professionally in airshows in 1968, and in 1972 qualified for a … See more In 1971, he partnered with Charlie Hillard and Tom Poberezny to form the Red Devils Aerobatic Team, flying the Pitts Special. In 1979, aircraft designer Frank Christensen invited the team to test fly a new aerobatic aircraft he had … See more In 2002, he began to show signs of kidney disease, and in 2003 underwent a kidney transplant. Teresa Stokes was the donor, after Soucy's siblings proved to not be able to donate. He was back flying at airshows 3 months after the operation. Soucy has also … See more • Gene Soucy Airshows See more During his career with the Eagles, Soucy began to develop a new aircraft to fly in airshows. He had a Grumman Ag Cat cropduster modified for a Wing walking act, and named the … See more • Competition aerobatics • FAI World Aerobatic Championships • FAI European Aerobatic Championships See more
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WebNov 12, 2024 · Adams retired as a captain on the 747-400 after logging time in more than 100 different aircraft types. ULTRALIGHTS HALL OF FAME Eugene Smith (EAA 105537 - posthumous): Smith, a Missouri native,... WebGene has been a member of the 1970 and 1972 U.S. Teams at the World Aerobatic Championships. He has been a 3-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, and 3-time Canadian National Champion. He has won a total … clerks 2 one ring
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WebJun 24, 2013 · Wing walker Teresa Stokes of Houston and her pilot boyfriend, Gene Soucy, said their hearts were heavy after watching video footage of the crash, but it doesn't give them any second thoughts about ... WebJun 25, 2013 · Wing walker Teresa Stokes of Houston and her pilot boyfriend, Gene Soucy, said their hearts were heavy after watching video footage of the crash, but it doesn't give them any second thoughts about … WebGene Soucy is an American aerobatics pilot. The son of 2 pilots, he would wash airplanes at a local airport in exchange for flight time while growing up in Kentucky. He soloed in a … clerks 2 porch