FAA revokes CA pilot's license after his wing walking business deemed unsafe

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A pilot known for doing wing walking flights just had his pilot's license revoked by the FAA.

Michael Mason offered classes and flights in Washington and California for many years.
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For about $1,300, people could climb out of the cockpit onto the wings as Mason did acrobatic maneuvers.

He'd take off from a strip of grass in his backyard and participants did not wear parachutes -- they were only attached by a small cable.
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The FAA called his actions reckless.

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