anjomiranda: Filipino-American Girl, Born Without Arms, Certified by Federal Aviation Administration as Sport Pilot, Visits Philippines to Inspire Fellow Filipinos ! “Flying was my greatest fear in life, and therefore I was motivated to conquer my fear by flying a plane. It is one of my greatest achievements in life and I really worked hard for it.” This is what Jessica Cox, a 26-year-old Filipina-American based in Arizona, told The Manila Bulletin in an interview. While some might not see flying a plane as great achievement, it is important to note that, unlike most aspiring pilots, Jessica was born armless.

anjomiranda:

Filipino-American Girl, Born Without Arms, Certified by Federal Aviation Administration as Sport Pilot, Visits Philippines to Inspire Fellow Filipinos !

“Flying was my greatest fear in life, and therefore I was motivated to conquer my fear by flying a plane. It is one of my greatest achievements in life and I really worked hard for it.”

This is what Jessica Cox, a 26-year-old Filipina-American based in Arizona, told The Manila Bulletin in an interview.

While some might not see flying a plane as great achievement, it is important to note that, unlike most aspiring pilots, Jessica was born armless.