The author and "Bob The Builder," take a look at the contents of the crate. [Courtesy: Jessica Cox]
Key Takeaways:
"The Impossible Airplane" project aims to build the first aircraft controllable entirely by feet, piloted by armless aviator Jessica Cox, to prove that disability does not equate to inability.
The arrival of the first physical kit (tail section) transformed the long-held dream into a tangible reality, generating both excitement and a heightened sense of urgency to complete the project.
Significant engineering is required to modify flight controls for foot operation, while logistical challenges include coordinating a distributed build with volunteers, securing an engine, and finalizing avionics and customization.
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.
