The linkie is actually says this: (Emphases are my own…)
Flying experience is not a requirement. The Astronaut Candidate Program requires either 3 years of professional related experience, or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft to meet the minimum qualification requirement. Jet aircraft experience is usually obtained through the military. Any type of flying experience-military or private, is beneficial to have [R1: but apparently not required].
My point, if I have one, is that the universe of "highly qualified" female candidates is probably considerably fewer than that of males in military aviation. I sincerely don't think my allegation was either inaccurate, insensitive or unfair.
Again…"military aviation" is NOT a specified requirement…it's "this or this". I can't imagine trying to quantify the ratio of "applicant females with kick-ass educational/professional credentials and experience" vs. "applicant males in military aviation". If you've got some better data for me…I'm willing to be re-educated.
Also, of the four females selected, the two military types ARE winged aviators…USMC Hornet pilot and USA OH-58 RW pilot…BOTH grads of NTPS.
I don't think your allegation was inaccurate, insensitive or unfair. I just don't get the continued "pushback" on a done deal. I'm happy that 50% of the qualified ladies selected are wearing the uniform and wings.