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Fly back into aviation (her)story with “Greater Lakeland”

Learn the impact that women past and present have made on Lakeland’s aviation scene in the next episode of WEDU PBS’ “Greater Lakeland” series.

December 13, 2024 • 
Amelia Grooms
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A young woman stands on the wing of a small plane, smiling.

Central Florida Aerospace Academy student Abigail Dowdy preps for her eighth flight during the filming of “Greater Lakeland: Women in Aviation.”

Photo courtesy of Triforce Pictures

LAL, you are cleared for takeoff.

In the next episode of WEDU PBS’ “Greater Lakeland” series, Central Florida Aerospace Academy student Abigail Dowdy, NOAA flight director Kerri Englert, and Florida Air Museum director Nick Mathes take you on a flight through Lakeland’s aviation history + the role women play in it.

Stream anytime or catch the episode live at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Let’s take flight

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