We've been known to celebrate amazing accomplishments in masculinity, from feats of athleticism to incredible skills to the ability to eat hot dogs really quickly. But we were so impressed with 26-year-old Jessica Cox (that's her with her big toe wrapped around the steering wheel of an airplane) that we had to celebrate her (wo)mantastic abilities. Cox, who was born without arms, has recently been granted a Federal Aviation Administration sport pilot's license. Having gone her entire life foot-first, Cox is extremely nimble with her feet and toes. She can write with them, do daily tasks like pumping gas, and fly an airplane high above the desert. She's already logged 25 hours worth of solo flights, and she's hoping to get certified as a pilot instructor. "I want to teach other people how to fly, people with disabilities," says Cox, who also works as a motivational speaker.
We're suitably inspired by the idea of a girl taking to the air by the soles of her feet, but the question lingers (particularly after a month that saw two major airline crashes): Would we really want to fly in Jessica's friendly skies? What do you think? Would you take a seat on board her plane?


























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Tuesday 03 March
By Herb Kienke
Yes, I would fly with her any time. FAA examiners do not issue a license to fly unless you can demonstrate you ability. They didn't give her anything. She earned it and I congratulate her.
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Thursday 23 July
By bpdai
I wouldn't hesitate to ride with her. As a flight instructor I taught a one-armed pilot, and see no reason why no-arms should pose much more of a challenge. Besides that, I know a certificated aircraft mechanic who was born with no arms. Maybe we ought to introduce them!
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