Armless Pilot Announces Plan to Build Custom Airplane
From In Flight USA
Jessica Cox is the world’s first armless pilot.
Cox and a team of volunteers will build a custom airplane she can fly with just her feet.
Cox says she is on a mission to prove that “disability does not mean inability.”
Jessica Cox was born without arms and will soon begin building an airplane specifically designed for her to fly. Cox earned her Sport Pilot license in 2008 and received the Guinness World Record for being the first licensed armless pilot in history.
At AirVenture last month, Cox announced she will lead a team to construct a custom airplane to make it easier for her to fly. Cox hopes the new design will allow her to travel further to advance her advocacy for disability inclusion and mentorship for children with limb differences.
