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Air Force tests in-flight bladder relief system for female pilots
The new system was desgined specifically with female pilots in mind.
By Sarah Sicard
Latest "female pilots" stories
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To get more female pilots, the Air Force is changing the way it designs weapons
Future aircraft and work stations will be designed for a larger range of body sizes, which could allow more women to take on coveted pilot and aircrew positions.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force considers expanding pilot height requirements as it seeks more female aviators
The Air Force has granted 87 percent of the pilot height waiver requests it received since 2015.
To grow new, diverse generation of pilots, Air Force, lawmakers eye flight training for JROTC
About 6 percent of the population of pilots in the aviation industry are women, according to the Air Force, and about 10 percent are minorities.
From boots to flight suits, the Air Force is working to improve gear for female pilots
Air Force leaders want female pilots to have equipment that fits and reduces risk of injury.
By Charlsy Panzino