FlyDonna is an international outreach event for women pilot. Founded by Donatella Ricci, FlyDonna takes place annualy in Italy.
With a vast experience in aviation, from hot-air balloon pilot to being the first female President of the national hot-air balloon Federation, from astronaut selection to PR Chairlady of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale - World Air Sports Federation) to pilot and flight instructor of several types of ultralight aircrafts, Donatella has created a meeting place for women in aviation of all ages and countries.
The initiative adheres to the spirit of FEWP (European Federation of Women Pilots) and ADA (Italian Organization Ladies Pilot).
From the first edition Flydonna meetings are successful stories of women involved in the aerospace and aviation industry, women who enojy flying as a recreational activity, or simply enjoy being part of an international growing community.
Photo montage. Photographs © Irene Pantaleoni