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 ...

Filipino-American pilot Jessica Cox, the first armless person in the world to receive a flying license, got a commendation from the House of Representatives on Tuesday for her achievements. Clad in a ...

Filipino-American pilot Jessica Macabare Cox, the first armless person to receive a flying license, arrived in Manila on Thursday to raise awareness for people with disabilities. Cox is also one of ...

Jessica Cox was born without arms but she has achieved more than any able-bodied person would have in a lifetime. She surfs, scuba dives and, most notably, is the world's first and only armless pilot.

Jessica Cox, 31, holds the Guinness Book of World Records for being the first armless person in aviation history to earn her pilot’s license. She is also the first armless person to earn a black belt ...