The author and "Bob The Builder," take a look at the contents of the crate. [Courtesy: Jessica Cox]
Key Takeaways:
Jessica Cox and her team are building "The Impossible Airplane," an RV-10 modified to be flown entirely with feet, aiming to demonstrate that disability does not mean inability.
The arrival of the first kit component (the tail section) transformed the long-held dream into a tangible reality, overcoming the author's prior doubts and imposter syndrome.
The project faces significant engineering challenges in modifying flight controls for foot operation, particularly reducing the force required for rudder pedals, alongside logistical complexities of a distributed build.
Despite ongoing needs for funding, an engine, and avionics, the team is fully committed to overcoming all hurdles and ultimately flying "The Impossible Airplane."
I was not emotionally ready for the moment when the tail section for the Van’s Aircraft RV-10 arrived.
Have you ever had a big dream that seemed too big to become a reality? Building “The Impossible Airplane” has felt like that almost since its inception. Who thinks we can create the first airplane to be flown with just feet?
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Born without arms, Jessica Cox is the first and only licensed armless pilot in aviation history. When she’s not flying a 1946 Ercoupe in Arizona, Jessica trains in Taekwondo, mentors children with limb differences, and travels the world as a keynote speaker.
