Prompt: A vivid digital painting of a ginger cat dressed as an aviator pilot, by Irine Meier, Gregg Rutkowski, 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, standing tall in the cockpit of a classic aircraft, 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.