Our History

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Mason Electric's history goes back to before World War II. Howard Mason developed a true positive action, very reliable trim switch and as a result founded Mason Electric Company. Since then, Mason Electric has manufactured grips, control wheels and high current switches foraircraft as well as very high current, motor operated switches for missiles, submarines, space vehicles and missile launchers.

Our first grip appeared on the P-80 (later called F-80) in the late 40’s. Mason was on the early production of the experimental jet and rocket aircraft, producing grips for the X-15, A-1, B-58, F-86, and others. Our first control wheel appeared on the North American Saberliner, later on C-5, C-130, Kingair, Queenair, Jetstar, SD3-60, Westwind II, and Gulfstream II. In addition early Bell and Vertol Helicopters used Mason grips, as did the Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne.

A very humble beginning for a stellar aerospace company that is accepted world wide as the leader in its field. Mr. Mason’s personal commitment continues today. Mason grips, control wheels and communication technology can be found in virtually every military and commercial aircraft in the world.

X-15				Neil Armstrong courtesy of www.nasa.gov				X-15 courtesy of www.nasa.gov

And the Tradition Continues...
Mason Electric's tradition of excellence continues into the 21st century. We have Grips, Wheels, and Communications on the most cutting edge aircraft, land vehicles, and rotorcraft. The F-22 Raptor, the Joint Strike Fighter JSF, and the F-117 all turn to Mason.

Here are just some of our most recent projects:

Government

Commercial

Rotorcraft

Other

A-4 ,A-10, AV-8B F-5, F-14 F-15, F-16 F/A-18, F-22 F-117 Mig-21 L-159,T-45 IA-63, IDF B-1, B-2 JSF, C-130 C-5, KC-10 Space Shuttle

Boeing Cessna Gulfstream-V Saab 2000 Canadair RJ IAI Galaxy Premier 1 400A EMB-135

Super Puma, A109, Ah-1 UH-1, CH-47, AH-64 Longbow 500D Sea Sprite BO-105 S-61, CH-53 UH-60 BlackHawk Sea King

Leopard II Bradley Wolverine ITAS, LRAS, HAB LOSAT etc.