Mike Mangold

Nick Name

: N/A

Born

:10 Oct,1955

Age

:63 years, 10 months

Location

:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Debut On

:1974

Website

: http://mikemangold.us/

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About Mike Mangold

Mike Mangold (born October 10, 1955) is a Boeing 767 and 757 commercial pilot for American Airlines and a former aerobatics pilot. Mangold competed in the Red Bull Air Race World Series from 2004 through 2009, where he repeatedly placed first and won the World Championship in the 2005 World Series, as well as the 2007 World Series. His nickname and call sign in the military is "Mongo".

Early life:

Mangold was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the oldest of three children (Robert and Frank). He moved to California at 3 years old and then to Pennsylvania for his high school years.

Outstanding Graduate:

Mangold began his aviation career in 1974 as a skydiver while attending the United States Air Force Academy. He went on to USAF pilot training, learned to fly fighters, eventually attending the United States Air Force Fighter Weapons School. Mangold graduated first in his class earned the "Outstanding Graduate" award. During his military career Mike served in the Pacific and Conus theaters, flying nuclear, conventional, smart weapons, and air intercept missions in the F-4 Phantom, including the F-4G "Wild Weasel".

Red Bull Air Racing:

In 2010, Mangold retired from active Red Bull Air Racing, and has become the RBAR rookie (Challenger) coach, as well FOX Sport analyst for the revamped Red Bull Air Race.