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Jessica Cox Partners With Van’s on RV-10 That Can Be Controlled By Feet

With her custom-built RV-10, Jessica Cox hopes to fly in a more comfortable position than her Ercoupe allows. Rightfooted Foundation International
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Key Takeaways:

  • Armless pilot Jessica Cox is partnering with Van's Aircraft to design and retrofit an RV-10 aircraft, "Project 2025," enabling her to fly comfortably using only her feet.
  • This new RV-10 will address the limitations of her current Ercoupe, which is uncomfortable for long flights, slow, and difficult to maintain.
  • The project aims to allow Cox to fly longer distances and more efficiently, expanding her ability to inspire children with disabilities globally through her Rightfooted Foundation International.
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Jessica Cox, a pilot born without arms, will partner with Van’s Aircraft to design an airplane that can be operated using only your feet, it was announced last week.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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