According to Women in Aviation International (WAI), data from the FAA’s Aeronautical Center for December 31, 2019, showed 664,565 pilots, of which 52,740 were female—or 7.9 percent of the total pilot population in the United States. That is up from the 5.69 percent of pilots that were women in 2000, and with a little more than 50 percent of the total US population being female, the number of women flying remains astoundingly low.
Inspiring Aviation Documentary ‘Fly Like A Girl’ Now Streaming
Key Takeaways:
- Despite a slight increase, only 7.9% of US pilots were female in 2019, reflecting an "abysmal" 2.21% growth over 19 years and a significant gender disparity in aviation.
- The documentary "Fly Like A Girl" was created by Indie Atlantic Films to counter this slow growth and inspire young girls and women to pursue aviation and STEM fields.
- Directed by Katie McEntire Wiatt, the film showcases diverse, successful women in aviation and space exploration, aiming to build confidence and challenge perceptions about women's roles in these industries.
- The film has garnered awards on the festival circuit and is now available for streaming, hoping to spark a "movement" and change how girls and women perceive their potential in aviation.
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