Armless pilot celebrates ADA anniversary in flight

It’s been nearly 30 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and retired Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) celebrated his landmark bill with “the most fun” event in his weekend of celebrations. He flew with Jessica Cox, the first certificated pilot without arms, in her Ercoupe at AOPA headquarters in Frederick, Maryland.

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