In the UK and Eastern Europe, I recall seeing a number of active, enthusiastic,
YOUNG (and mature) and talented female pilots. There are enough to hold a
Women's championship, and I remember reading (and seeing) that female glider
pilots in the UK are something like 10% of the total. Jim's comments are
directed at the US, but clearly there are drivers (like a strong club structure
I'd think) that are not likely to change in the States.

No solutions, just observations..........