The Indian Air Force is examining a proposal to gather data on the performance of its first female fighter pilots, potential difficulties due to physiological attributes and cultural issues in the male-dominated military, HT has learnt. Three women are currently taking a shot at becoming fighter pilots after the government approved a plan in October last year. “We propose to carry out a longitudinal study capturing every aspect of fighter flying,” said Kuhu Ganguly, a senior scientist in the inspection and safety directorate. Aviation medicine wings of international air forces, including the US and Australia, have researched women pilot programmes. Read| Reaching for the sky: Meet India’s women fighter pilots

Source: Hindustan Times November 17, 2016 18:40 UTC