Overcoming odds

Jessica Cox is not a celebrity or household name.

Still, she seems to be a pretty amazing woman.

Born without arms, she has refused to let that hold her back. In fact, she can type, write, drive a car, brush her hair and talk on her phone using only her feet.

At 25, she is also a former dancer and double black belt in Tai Kwon-Do. She has done all these things without the use of artificial arms, which she hasn’t used since she was 13.

But, what might be most amazing is that she can fly a plane.

She said that the only thing she has been afraid of since birth was flying. So, she decided to conquer her fears.

After being asked by a fighter pilot if she wanted to learn how to fly, she decided to give it a try. She learned to fly in rudderless light Ercoupe aircraft, which requires only the use hands to control it rather than both hands and feet.

It took her three years instead of the usual six months to complete her lightweight aircraft license. But, she did it.

Now, she is studying to become an instructor. She wants to teach other people with disabilities to fly.

How amazing is that?

The Wizard has spoken.