Shinji Maeda Aero Zypangu ‘Lucy’ v1.0
This is version 1.0
When Asobo fixes models that don’t mirror textures then I will update it.
Ever since Shinji could remember, he dreamed of becoming an airplane pilot in Japan.
A horrible car accident left Shinji blind in one eye, crushing his teenage dreams. Under Japanese aerospace regulations, losing an eye was a disability that disqualified him from having a pilot’s license.
Determined to find a solution, Shinji moved to the United States and continue his education. While achieving his professional goals, Shinji never lost sight of his true passion to fly the blue skies.
He was successful in obtaining a private pilot license in 2005. This was a “first” for the Japanese aerospace community to have a “single-eyed handicapped pilot”. Shinji went on from private pilot training and he is now teaching others how to fly at Snohomish flying service, WA as an FAA certified flight instructor.
Shinji achieved his dream, and he is now giving back to his communities through inspirational and motivational speaking. He shares his story and the challenges that he overcame to realize his dreams. You will often hear him say “there is nothing that we can’t overcome” and “Let’s do more amazing stuff together!”. Shinji is a true inspiration to those around him.
