Prompt: A vivid digital painting of a ginger cat dressed as an aviator pilot, by Irine Meier, Gregg Rutkowski, standing tall in the cockpit of a classic aircraft, in a hyperrealistic painterly style akin to the works of Daniel Merriam, with fine details, intricate textiles, dramatic backlighting, set against a pale blue backdrop, unique expressions, goggles atop its head, scarf flowing in the wind, representing courage, perseverance and following one's dreams, crisp edges, simulated brushstrokes, polished to photorealism, 5K resolution, masterpiece quality.