WeFly! Team
| WeFly! Team | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2007–present |
| Country | Italy |
| Type | Civilian aerobatic display team |
| Garrison/HQ | Aviosuperficie di Caposile - Jesolo Italy |
| Website | Official website |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | Fly Synthesis Texan |
The WeFly! Team is a civilian aerobatic team from Italy. The team is funded by sponsors and patrons. Two of the three pilots have a physical disability.[1]
History
The team was founded in 2007 with the home base Aviosuperficie di Caposile - Jesolo. On April 24, 2008, the team received its new Texan 2.0 aircraft.
Accidents and incidents
On July 22, 2008, one of the aircraft had a fatal crash during a display, In memory of the pilot the display number 2 has not been used again.
Disability Awareness
During the "Futura" space mission, the Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, took with her a flag "WeFly! Futura ... dared to fly". The flag was designed for the occasion by the aircraft designer Mirco Pecorari, to send a message to all humanity against stereotypes and prejudices against the disabled. It testifies to the strength, the courage and the determination of these pilots.[1] After 200 days in space the flag was returned to the team base at Aviosuperficie di Caposile.
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