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Veteran pilot attends Venice ultralight fly-in
Jessie Woods of Sarasota, a founder of the EAA and one of the first women pilots, watches 35 aircraft arrive in Venice for a showcase of ultralight planes. She recalls early aviation days, notes changes in flyers, and plans to attend the Lakeland fly-in in March.
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Venice
Experimental Aircraft Association
Oskosh
Wisc
John Shively
Port Charlotte
George Olda
Arcadia
Tom Smith
Merle Lilly
Sarasota-Manatee
EAA
Jessie Woods
Sarasota
Mrs. Woods
Villians