Mike Mangold

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Mike Mangold
Mangold racing in Perth during the 2006 series
Red Bull Air Race World Series Record
Date of Birth October 10, 1955
Team Mangold
Year of Début 2004
Country United States United States
Best Position 1st (2005)
2006 Position 3rd (30 points)[1]
Plane Zivko Edge 540
Website mikemangoldairshows.com/

Mike Mangold (born October 10, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio[2]) is an American aviator who races in the Red Bull Air Race World Series. His best performance is first, which came in the 2005 event. His nickname is "Mungo".[1]

Mangold began his career as a fighter jet pilot for the US Air Force, going on to Top Gun. At Top Gun, Mangold earned the "Outstanding Graduate" award.[3]

Mangold has over 16,000 hours of flying time, including 2,500 hours of military fights.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b http://www.air-races.com/pilots/Mike%20Mangold.htm
  2. ^ http://www.redbullairrace.com/pilots.php?id=7
  3. ^ a b http://www.mikemangoldairshows.com/

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