Happy New Year to All!

As we put 2020 in our rear view mirrors, we look forward to a safe, healthy and successful new year. Now, more than ever, we look to the Tuskegee Airmen’s 6 “Rise Above Principles” for our inspiration towards the future: Aim High, Believe In Yourself, Use Your Brain, Be Ready To Go, Never Quit, Expect to Win.

In 2020 we transitioned into a virtual tour program and introduced a new virtual ground school that’s been very well received by our students who will compete for Phase 2 flight training. We’ll continue with a “socially distanced” program for now, but we hope to resume in-person events in May. As the pandemic evolves, we’ll keep you posted.

Going forward, our MHF graduates continue to thrive as well. We’re proud of their many continued achievements and we’ve shared some of their stories below.

Blue Skies and Tailwinds,

 The Mile High Flight “Crew”

Mile High Flight superstar and Embry – Riddle Magna Cum Laude graduate Kamia Bradley can now add another achievement to her many accomplishments…Certified Flight Instructor! On the last day of 2020, Kamia completed her CFI check-ride and will soon begin instructing students at Centennial airport. The CFI evaluation is a rigorous event which includes an extensive ground eval followed immediately by the flight check. It’s considered by many to be the most difficult evaluation in professional aviation. As an instructor, Kamia will be able to build flight hours while getting paid. The MHF program also plans to use Kamia as one of our instructors when we resume Phase 2 flight training, hopefully this Summer.

Another MHF superstar just updated us on his progress as a military aviator. Marine 1LT Shay Farrell received his wings of gold in September. He was assigned to fly the V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft. When we asked Shay how it was to fly the V-22, he responded, “It’s the absolute most fun I've ever had in an aircraft. She's a lot to take in at first, but surprisingly easy to fly. Hopefully I can bring one to the ramp at KAPA one day and give you and the crew a tour! Again, I appreciate all of the Crew’s support. You guys were an integral part of me getting here. Tailwinds, Shay”

All that we do is made possible by the continued support from the community we serve. We’d like to once again express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Stan Scott for his gift to the Mile High Flight Program. His contributions over the years have launched the careers of some of the world’s finest, most dedicated young pilots, and their arduous flight paths have been made smoother, thanks to his generosity. Blue Skies and tailwinds, Stan.