Congrats to the gal, but it isn't so uncommon.
The AS355 which flies from the helipad atop the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong is regularly piloted by a lady - but no big deal even in Hong Kong. And besides, there is another lady who flies an EC155 for the Hong Kong Government Flying Service.
Gals, guys, in this day and age (2009 AD), there should be no distinguishing based on sex, age, race, religion or any other (personal) orientation or disposition.
Just my 2 cents worth.