December 7, 201510 yr comment_18339 Mike Mangold (Red Bull) died flying an L-39 today at Apple Valley Airport (KAPV). I never met him personally but I would taxi past his hangarwhen I was flying out of Midfield Aviation and see his airplanes. He served his country as an F-4 Rhino driver and inspired thousands during his 25 year aerobatic and air racing career. CAVU Mike. Report
December 7, 201510 yr comment_18342 Very sad news, when pilots like this die it always has me question if us weekenders should even be flying. I still remember being in shock with Renaud Ecalle died, how this happens is beyond me. Here is a free program tribute to Renaud Ecalle, such an amazing pilot: WAC 2009 Program with in Cockpit: Report
December 7, 201510 yr comment_18346 Very sad indeed but I would venture that he died doing what he loved. Report
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