54-year-old Chuck Aaron is not just the first, but also the only civilian pilot to get his helicopter aerobatics license in the United States. The distinguishably mustachioed flyer joined up with Red Bull back in 2004 to work on the feats you’ll see accomplished in this video. He has achieved the Art Scholl Showmanship Award by the International Council for Air Shows, among other esteemed recognitions for his talent as a pilot.

Now with plenty of air-time under his belt, Aaron toured the country in the Red Bull helicopter all of last year. Here, we get to witness a aerobatic helicopter performance not to be missed. As he loops and rolls over a variety of landscapes, you’ve got to wonder how the hell this man avoids nausea.

Jessica Klein

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