However, flying is always likely to appeal to more men than women, so
a 50/50 ratio would be unlikely.

Tell that to Mary, Margy, Michelle, or many of the other women pilots
on this group, and they'll kick your sorry butt all over France...

I'm one of the women pilots in this group, and I think the statement
above about flying *generally* appealing more to men than to women is an
accurate one.

I agree. However, MX said "flying is ALWAYS likely to appeal to more
men" -- and I know for a fact that Mary would take serious umbrage at
such an absolute statement.

Both of us share the fervent hope that more women can (and will) be
drawn to flying. Mary is an active member of the 99s (I'm a "49
1/2"...), and our first successfully mentored new pilot was a woman,
just this past summer. We hope there will be many more to come.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"