Santa Paula, California-based aerobatic pilot Sammy Mason has become the youngest pilot ever to join the ranks of world class racers at the Red Bull Air Race circuit. A third-generation pilot who grew up at the iconic Santa Paula Airport, Sammy Mason was named after his grandfather, who was credited for completing the first loop in a helicopter. Mason took his first flight in a Piper Cub at then tender age of three days with his mother, Rowena, who is the airport manager in Santa Paula. He soloed in a glider at age 14 and flew 10 different airplanes solo on his 16th birthday.
Sammy Mason Joins Red Bull Air Races
Key Takeaways:
- Sammy Mason, a 25-year-old, has become the youngest pilot ever to join the Red Bull Air Race circuit.
- Mason comes from a third-generation aviation family and developed an early passion for aerobatics, setting a career goal to compete in the Red Bull Air Race.
- He will compete in the Challenger Class, flying an Edge 540, with his first performance scheduled for February 2nd in Abu Dhabi.
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