Flightstore Document the History of Women in Aviation With New Infographic

MIRFIELD, England, October 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

A brand new infographic created by leading pilot supply shop, Flightstore, documents the key landmarks for women in aviation.

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Flightstore, the UK's leading pilot supply store, have created a brand new infographic detailing the exciting journey of women in aviation. The infographic has been placed on the Flightstore blog and is available for those looking to place this informative graphic on their own site or share socially. Flightstore wanted to show the influence of female pilots in the industry, from E Lillian Todd who became the first woman to help design and build and aircraft to Liu Yang, the first female astronaut sent by China into space.

View the infographic here http://www.flightstore.co.uk/blog/2013/10/women-in-aviation-infographic/

Flightstore Director Andrew Holdsworth states, "We are delighted with the outcome of this infographic, charting these monumental moments in the history of aviation has been an eye opener and we are looking forward to adding more landmarks as the industry progresses."

With over 4,000 female pilots worldwide, there has been a notable increase in the amount of women choosing to enter the field. Even celebrities are getting in on the act with Loose Women presenter, Carol Vorderman, completing her first solo flight live on This Morning just a few weeks ago. The TV star is currently training for her private pilot's license and aiming to complete a solo flight around the world later this year, perhaps inspired by female pilots such as Therese Peltier, the first woman to fly an airplane solo or even Baroness Raymonde de Laroche, the first woman to obtain a pilot license.

About Flightstore

Flightstore are dedicated to ensuring they are at the forefront of the aviation supply world. Since the late 1990's they have set the standard in the industry for a modern, web based pilot store. With both boxed and downloadable products from top name brands, the company are known worldwide for their attention to detail and passion for the aviation industry. Flightstore are regular features at airshows nationwide and are constantly adding new products and brands to the site in order to ensure that pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike have a central resource to find what they need.

SOURCE Flightstore