Pilot flys with out arms, Inspirational young Lady!
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- 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.
Amazing. To see her live her dreams no matter how hard they may seem.
We all can learn from this Amazing Woman.
Wow, talk about determination! Jessica is living proof that we can do anything we put our minds to. She uses her feet like most of us use our hands, without even thinking about it. You go girl! A fellow Arizonan! Woohoo!
This is very MOTIVATING! I can imagine that for her to speak to children or adults that have lost a limb...or two...and inspire them to do whatever they want to do. It inspired me and I have all four limbs.
Jessica, you're the best! Respect!
I am a private pilot myself,a woman and a
grandmother,almost 60 years old.I have never seen such a brave young woman before.Jessica,
I wish all your dreams will become true.Even the sky is not a limite for you.
Ruthy
Wow, she is so cool, she has accomplished far more in life without arms what most people accomplished with them.
Jessica, you are SO AMAZING! The world needs more people with wonderful, positive attitudes like yours. Congratulations on getting your pilot's license!! :-)
People like her are gifts to the world
I just saw her today . She came to our airport (Greece) accompanied from one of our flight academy's colleague , Mr Kostas Tsagdis, owner of an Ercoupe ! I must say she won the hearts of all around !!! Incredible smile , incredible pilot, incredible human being ! Thak you for your photos , Jessica ,even if you 'll never read this , thank you for your unique silent message ... LeoN .
wow man.. I have been chasing after a pilot career for 3 years now... And now I realize how much I am slacking and making excuses... "You just do it!" She says.. what an inspirational woman. Thank you for sharing!!!! Best of luck to her!!!
I used to fly many years ago. I think she is very good and as cute as a bug. What is amazing about people like her is not allowing her handicap to keep her from achieving but generally people like her are not even aware or think they are handicapped at all.
She went to my school when she was littler. She was also a guest speaker at our school yesterday. SHE IS MY NER INSPIRATION
She's a great inspiration for everyone, though I really don't understand why people must point out her race in these comments as if it boosts her status further.
Seriously, I envy her abilities.
She's so amazing!
She's flying an Ercoupe. See the video notes. The Ercoupe is made standard with no rudder pedals, the yoke (wheel) is tied into the rudder and nose wheel steering. The brake is a hand-brake, in this case a foot brake. Some handicapped pilots have a plane modified with hand controls, say if they're paralyzed waist down. However in this case she's a perfect fit for the standard certified Ercoupe. For her to fly other planes with rudder pedals, she would need it modified.
I am a pilot and I'm in awe.
that inspires me. Really makes you feel bad about not doing your best and giving up. makes you realize what you can accomplish if you just put your mind to it. you go
what an inspiration to all armless aspirant pilots!
So much respect. WAW. Best Woman in our days by far :)
That is awesome, you're an inspiration J.
no words for this lady man awesome awesome awesome.
Wow I start flying in Jan 2013. This has opened my eyes on the world
EXEMPLO DE SUPERAÇÃO E FORÇA.
Muito Bonito o que ela esta fazendo, provando para muntos que nada é impossivel quando se quer.
Parabéns, Jessica!
Incredible...way to go Jessica...very inspirational
She won my respect.
"Amazing Grace" well-known Christian hymn by Englishman John Newton and which first appeared in print in Newton's Olney Hymns (1779).
"Amazing Grace how sweet the sound...
It is a very pretty song. I am amazed she can play it, as so well.
wow... very brave girl
She will do just fine in the Ercoupe, the aircraft was designed without the usual rudder pedals on the floor. Ground steering and rudder co-ordination is all combined at the control wheel.
May God bless her .. truly inspirational!!!
The Ercoupe lands crabbed. The gear is designed for it and handles the side loads. So no slip is required for a crosswind landing.
She is flying a Ercoupe, Rudder and Ailerons are connected, as a result foot rudder pedels are not need.
Congrat's on your pilot licenses, not a easy thing to do even with arms and legs.
Best of luck in your future!!!!
Dude, her plane is awesome.
wavoo...No word to say..She is really awesome
Of course you don't suck. I don't think this young lady is sending that message. I think she is saying DO IT. Don't give up, go for your dreams. I'm sure she has failed a lot. I'm sure it was not easy. I think you should just appreciate it for what it is, mans or womans will is some powerful stuff and with the help of God, almost anything might be possible. Don't quit & make it possible. Any way I got a kick out of as a Pilot and it touched me. Cheers
this women is amazing! and good looking to! makes you think when ther is will thers a way!
so many of us let our selfs be dicuraged by small things in our lives !
to toes up to Jessica keep it up !
you are truly inspireing!!!!
I believe that the original Ercoupe was designed with the rudder(s) linked to the yoke so no rudder pedals are installed.
I understand your concern, as a pilot well over 10,000 hrs, several thousand as flight instructor, I assure you she can do it. She plays piano w/ her feet! The plane she flys requires no foot input to control, no pedals. Also she's bright. Dumb pilots w/ arms are unsafe. She knows her limits & fly's within. I trained many student pilots. She's HAS TO, meet FAA qualification standards for certification, no exception. She has limits, sure but is safe in those limits? She ROCKS in general aviation!
I've never owned one or flew one but they are nice flying planes I hear. The idea of rudder pedal alerion inter-connect really never took-off so to speak, but its a neat idea w/ obvious limitations. You can't cross-control, intentional yawing of the plane with rudder opposite of bank. For cross wind landings you just fly it down land in a crab I beleive. Most pilots want more independent rudder-aileron control. Mooney made the plane for awhile, may be w/ rudder pedals I think, could be wrong.
Very inspiring story. What a great woman :)
very inspirational, and a truly amazing person.
she is amazing
You are wrong. This is what my Pilot Dictionary Says:
Definition of a "Good" Landing: You leave the airplane in one piece.
Definition of "Perfect" Landing: You can use the airplane again!
Jessica You are my Hero!!! :D
I love how the interviewer didnt want to take a flight in the plane...and opted for on board cameras....
Fair question, I'm an airline pilot, former cert flight instructor. Fed Reg's, FAA is stringent, she HAS TO meet criteria & tested for flt proficiency, incl emergency procedures, no wiggle room. Pilots need to meet medical standards. Disabled pilots can get medical wavers w/ special review & may have extra limits in type of plane (SEE info notes) or flight conditions they may fly? She may have no restrictions. No hydraulics. The pilots BRAIN is most important factor in an emergency. (see info)
God bless her.She ia very amazing girl.
@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.
wow, that's really difficult... i admire her..
@deleonrikkie This is an airplane called an Aircoupe or Aerocoupe. This airplane was designed with no rudder pedals. The plane was made to use the yoke to do the job of the rudder pedals.
That is freaking awesome.
Ercoups don't have rudder pedals, the controls are linked so the rudders work when the wheel is turned. It is the perfect airplane for someone like Jessica, you can't spin one.
she's beautiful
Amazing woman !
AMAZING! You go grrrrrrrl!
So inspirational. I'd really like to see her perform surgery next.
That's crazy. Gotta give her some serious respect for that. Then to top it off, she has a good humor about it wearing that shirt.
Amazing. I'd fly with her anyday.
Amen to that Borthers and Sisters!
Shes impressive.
Great job!!!
The narrator says "It looks scary but she does it like a pro" Like a pro? She is a "Pro" If she has a earned her license and fly's like no one else.
Respect Jessica.... x
There is a rudder on the eurcope , it is just interconnected with the ailerons, see the vid notes. There are no rudder peddles, I think you mean.
@hejsanhejsan2 The ercouope that she is flying was made to fly without rudder pedels. The rudder is interlinked with the alierons.
When she can do it why we cant all , thats the sprit
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.
Really liked your video!
awesome and inspiring
like to promote so as to inspire people and support disabled ones
PURE EPICNESS!!!
"water blocking" - I don't know what that is, but I WILL delete rude comments. I have the power & use it. This video is for mature folks & any person who can control their self. Dignified sincere respectful comments welcomed!
To my dearly loved Mom Mary who passed away many years back who taught me well: "If you can't say something nice don't say it at all."
Wow now that's awesome.
me and you look at her and think its hard, but to her its all natural, she was born like that. Im very sure she wouldn't get a crap doing that. :D
This is a great compliation :)
If she decides to come home to the Philippines and run for President in 2018, she'd probably win. Right now all our candidates suck.
I apologize for Willie (game show host) in Wowowee for not giving you the credit you deserve. He's probably just dumbfounded that you're a pilot and more.
i my god awesome how she open the window NICE
The only hydraulics on an Ercoupe are the brakes. I'd fly with her in a heartbeat.
I was thinking the same thing!
Oh yes!
Thats cool!
holy crap that's amazing
Inspirational.
awesome stuff.
Thats really amazing, good for her. I also like the shirt. But I have to wonder how she handles cross wind landings when you have to control the throttle, ailerons and rudder at the same time.
FACE YOUR FEARS!
Jessica was a teacher at my church for sunday school she tied my shoes with just one foot
The Ercoupe has been discussed in detail in the video notes and previous comments. Your comment that it was designed for people missing legs who wanted to be pilots (WWII vets) is wrong. The Ercoupe came out in 1941 and went bust the first time in 1946 (blows the WWII theory). It had 3-innovations of the day: Nose gear (avoid nose over of wheel planes), twin tail with limited elevator travel (stall/spin proof) and interconnect of aileron/rudder. It was to make it easier for ALL people to fly.
Thanks, was wondering how it would be possible for her to pass without being able to perform a co-ordinated turn!
amazing
Amazing Grace :D
i had the same thought
that's awesome! i'd want to keep my feet really clean though
woooow WOOOOW! man that's totally awsome!
what about the rudder?
Man! she's good LOOKEN! a honey in My book!
amaizing...
awesome
Who knows, could be insurance. Could be the reporter hates flying (he does seem a little skiddish in general from what I've seen); could be they wanted good camara angle, or she did fly him but didn't use the footage. She can fly the plane just fine. She's not a cocky pilot (like some pilots with arms can be). She'll picks days with out hurricane cross winds as she builds experience. Who wants to fly on those days anyway. I make my living flying & I have to fly, well to get paid at least.
Fine, you got it all. :)
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
holy awesome
EXCENET !! COMPLIMENTS GIRL!!!
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..