11 years ago I made my first solo on a H269, 1 day after my 16th birthday (I looked like i was 11 though!). Personaly I was not so busy with breaking any records, I just thought it was about time to fly alone. It did get mentioned in the news and some newspapers. But for me, back then, it was the most normal thing to do.
Before i was flying helicopters i went also solo on a glider, 1 day after my 14th birthday.