I was born without both my arms for no medical reason. They never developed in utero, and it's still a mystery to this day as to what exactly caused it—it was just one of those fluke things. But ...

Jessica Cox, the world's first armless pilot, will soon take flight in a new custom aircraft, expanding her advocacy for disability inclusion and inspiring others.

The first time she piloted a plane, Jessica Cox had a memory flash from first grade, when she couldn't swing on the monkey bars or climb the ladders to the tall slides on the playground. She spent ...

In 1983, Sierra Vista’s Jessica Cox was born without arms. Now, she’s a motivational speaker, martial arts black belt, certified as the first armless person to hold a pilot’s license and subject of a ...

For Travel + Leisure’s column Traveling As, we’re talking to travelers about what it’s like to explore the world through their unique perspectives. We chatted with Jessica Cox, the world’s first ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless airplane pilot, is preparing for her next takeoff in a plane built specifically for her.