Pilot flys with out arms, Inspirational young Lady!

If you think you can't do something flying or what ever, watch this.

I was very moved by this young ladies ablities, but may be her attitude was even more impressive.

This young woman, Jessica Cox was born with out arms and learned to fly. As a former flight instructor and a professional airline pilot. I can tell you this is really an inspirational thing to everyone, much less pilots. Way to go Jessica. Watching her fly so smoothly and confidently is very impressive (even with two arms). Trust me I know, nicely done. Wish I had this video when I was teaching full time.

The plane she is flying is called an Ercoupe (pronounced air-coupe) which does have rudder pedals. The Ercoupe was made in the late 40's and early 50's. The unique thing about Ercoupe is it's one of the few airplanes to be made and certified with out pedals. With out rudder pedals Jessica is free to use her feet as hands.

There have been other handicapped pilots who convert and modify controls of other planes but Jessica's plane is stock. I belive shi is the only one to fly with no arms in a stock or modified plane of any kind.

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[alockhart0030]

Its cute and very inspirational. But I havent build up the confidence to be a passenger in such a situation. I mean, I get nervous just watching seniors drive cars.

[gmcjetpilot]

I understand your feelings, but have you seen how other people drive with their hands? They are looking at the DVD player, Texting, mindlessly talking on the cell phone and putting on make-up in the rear view at 60 MPH!

I don't think she is the problem if you drove with her, it would be other drivers. She may not be able to win the Indy 500, but if she wanted to, I would not bet against her. Let face it her attitude puts most of us to shame. Thanks for the good comment, Cheers

[iowahorseman]

I'd like to know how the FAA issued her a medical when they yank them away for things like sleep appnia and athsma

[gmcjetpilot]

Any thing that could cause you loss of consciousnesses is different from a physical impairment. I believe she has sport pilot certificate. The medical requirements are different. However for a private pilot certificate you need a 3rd class medical. Wavers are given on a case by case basis, often requiring a special practical (in the airplane) evaluation. No doubt she is limited to that airplane or special adapted aircraft. As a former flight instructor, watching the video, she is safe.

[DinoDoesStuff]

What a remarkable lady. Truly inspirational!!

[beatryda5]

she kinda cute tho lol

[hondamechbrian]

@ltf, that plane has no rudder pedals, the rudder is coupled with ailerons. There is only on pedal and it is the brakes. Only plane like that that I know of.

[divinegrace01]

So inspirational. I'd really like to see her perform surgery next.

[LTF85199]

Wow what a will power, that alone will do the work of 100 motivational speeches. Wonder how she uses the rudder or maybe she doesn't use it at all..

[TalTxD]

Amazing woman !

[bigbangAT]

ok wait, so motivational speakers earn enough to get a pilots license and to pay for the maintainence, plane parking spot, (plane?!) and fuel?

[Charles2337]

Shes so adorable too. What an amazing lady.

[tonywayne123]

@hejsanhejsan2 The ercouope that she is flying was made to fly without rudder pedels. The rudder is interlinked with the alierons.

[MarendaDotBiz]

awesome and inspiring

[KOTSlOS]

like to promote so as to inspire people and support disabled ones

[CrimsonGetsu]

she inspires me!! I want to be a pilot