Three female helicopter pilots were selected by the Beijing Public Security Bureau taking their practical test on May 6, 2015. [Photo: CFP]

The first batch of female helicopter pilots trained by the Beijing Public Security Bureau, have successfully completed their practical test for flying Type A109 police helicopters on May 6, 2015.

The recent batch included one male and three female pilots. They were selected from a pool of 600 applicants.

The pilots have taken both helicopter and aviation theories lessons in China, and have received aviation certificates after ten months of training in the US. They have also completed the flight training sessions organized by the Beijing Public Security Bureau.