Russian Thunder is Silent today
I am typing with a sadness in my heart for the friends and family of Mr Eric Beard(48) who's passing was a tragedy friday 1/06/06 in a freight hauling crash. Eric was working for a company called Airpack when his Piper Seneca was discovered in a treeline a mere 400 feet from the runway at the Skagit Airport in Washington State. This guy's piloting ability was top notch so the crash is completely a mystery at this point . Eric was considered one of the nation's premier aerobatic airshow pilots with 1000's of performances under his belt flying the Russian Thunder Yak 54. I had the privlege of meeting Eric and his aircraft at the St George Airport in western Utah while on a cross country flight with a student. He was quick to answer questions about his Yak 54 aircraft as he gave us the grand tour and came off as one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. I mourn for his loss along with the rest of the flying community and know that his passing was not in vein. Blue Skies and Tailwinds forever my friend. You will be missed ! www.russianthunder.com 
posted by MIKEY @ 6:35 PM
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