China trains first batch of female copter pilots
2009-05-21 06:50:52 GMT2009-05-21 14:50:52 (Beijing Time)
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Xie Xiyao (L) and Ma Yang pose for a photo before flying a helicopter during a training class at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China in southwest China's Sichuan province May 20, 2009. They are trained to become China's first batch of female helicopter pilots, among others. Upon graduation, they need to finish one year's training and 105 hours' air flight at the university. [CFP]
Xie Xiyao (L) and Ma Yang prepare to fly a helicopter during a training class at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China in southwest China's Sichuan province, May 20, 2009. [CFP]
Xie Xiyao (L) and Ma Yang pose for a photograph after a training class at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China in southwest China's Sichuan province, May 20, 2009. [CFP]
Xie Xiyao (R) and Ma Yang pose for a photo after a training class at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China in southwest China's Sichuan province, May 20, 2009. [CFP]
A helicopter takes off during a training class at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China in southwest China's Sichuan province, May 20, 2009. [CFP]
Xie Xiyao (L) and Ma Yang pose for a photo before flying a helicopter during a training class at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China in southwest China's Sichuan province May 20, 2009.
They are trained to become China's first batch of female helicopter pilots, among others. Upon graduation, they need to finish one year's training and 105 hours' air flight at the university.
