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World's first armless pilot Jessica Cox inducted into Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - History was celebrated Friday, May 15, at the Pima Air & Space Museum as Tucson’s own Jessica Cox was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame.
As the world’s first licensed armless pilot, Cox’s induction recognizes her permanent place in state history and her ongoing impact on aviation, advocacy, and disability-led innovation.
She has spent her life proving that “impossible” is just a starting point.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I just remember being told things like, ‘You can’t do it,’ or ‘You’re handicapped,’ and all these types of labels,” Cox said. “But I knew deep down it was possible.
As the world’s first licensed armless pilot, Cox’s induction recognizes her permanent place in state history and her ongoing impact on aviation, advocacy, and disability-led innovation.
She has spent her life proving that “impossible” is just a starting point.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I just remember being told things like, ‘You can’t do it,’ or ‘You’re handicapped,’ and all these types of labels,” Cox said. “But I knew deep down it was possible.
https://www.kold.com/2026/05/16/worlds-first-armless-pilot-jessica-cox-inducted-into-arizona-aviation-hall-fame/