BEIJING, Sep. 17, 2009

A female pilot in full flight suit sits in a jet at an airport in Beijing, China in this photo taken on July 14, 2009. China's first batch of 16 female combat pilots will perform a flyover above Tian'anmen Square at the National Day Parade on Oct 1. (Xinhua Photo)

Three female pilots discuss flying techniques at an airport in Beijing, China, in this photon taken on July 14. (Xinhua Photo)

Sixteen female pilots pose for a group picture at an airport in Beijing, China, in this photo taken on July 14.(Xinhua Photo)