Vecihi
Template:Infobox racing driverVecihi was an aerobatic aircraft. He was an aero racer who in 2013 competed in Wings Around the Globe where he represented Turkey with number 1.
History
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Vecihi was an aerobatic aircraft that grow up in Istanbul, Turkey. Growing up he used to race under the Galata Bridge and over the Sea of Marmara. During his childhood he developed his famous move called by him Istanbul Power Dive, which he used to surprise plenty of competitors on the finals legs of races. His mechanic was Samimi. In 2013 he participated in Wings Around the Globe, an aero race around the globe. After other competitor of the race, Dusty Crophopper had crashed into the ocean and experienced damages putting him out of the race, Vecihi together with other racers gave him parts to help in his repairs allowing him to took part in the final leg of the race from Mexico City to New York City, United States.
Physical description
Vecihi was an a aerobatic and racing aircraft that was painted red with gray wings and down part of the plane. He a white stripe and number 1 on his sides and white star at his tail. He had blue eyes. His plane registration number was IP11796S.
He was based on a plane Zivko Edge 540.
Official profiles
- "Growing up in Turkey, Vecihi developed his famous Istanbul Power Dive, which he has used to surprise countless competitors on the final legs of races. Vecihi is hoping to use his classic move to surprise his competitors in this year's Wings Around the Globe rally."
- source: Meet the Planes
- "Growing up in Instanbul, Turkish racer Vecihi used to race under the Galata Bridge and over the Sea of Marmara. Watch out for his famous move, the Instanbul Power Dive."
- Character description at the picketing of Mattel's 1:55 scale diecast toy model
Trivia
- Vecihi is likely named after Vecihi Hürkuş (1896–1969), an aviation engineer and aviation pioneer, who fought during World War I and the Turkish War of Independence.
- In Planes at the scene of the beining of the race in New York City, Vecihi appears to be pink while in other scenes of the movie he has his red livery.
- Racing number 1 was also used by Francesco Bernoulli and Yellow Bird. Additionally number 01 was used by Mama Bernoulli, Renegade Freebird and Memo Rojas, Jr., and number 2/2 (which mathematical value is equal 1) by Run.
Apperances
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