‘Fly Like a Girl’ documentary helps inspire next generation of female aviators Largely filmed in Florida, movie follows females who dare to aim higher Updated: Tags: LAKELAND, Fla. – In a field currently dominated by men, one Florida film is encouraging young girls and women to fly to new heights by telling the stories of passionate female aviators and showcasing the next generation aspiring to be one of them. “Fly Like a Girl” was mostly filmed and produced in Lakeland and features stories from a group of strong and zealous females, including Lego-loving and future aviator Afton Kinkade to iconic aerobatic pilot Patty Wagstaff.