Monthly Update - February 2020
University of Colorado at Boulder
February was a very busy month for the Mile High Flight program. We visited the brand new, state of the art Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department at CU Boulder. In addition to the latest 3D printing and manufacturing facilities on campus, our students were able experience hands on activities with the department’s wind tunnel. The turnout was strong, in spite of inclement weather in the morning.  

Though aerospace was the focus of this tour, one of CU’s professors gave a fascinating presentation on the future of robotics. Many of our students are actively engaged in robotics related programs at their high schools, and this portion of the tour was particularly well received.
Jeppesen (A Boeing Company)
For the first time, MHF had the opportunity to visit Jeppesen, the oldest, most internationally well known and respected company that provides navigational information, charts, and flight planning tools to military, civilian airlines/air-carriers and private pilots throughout the world. Our very own Nicole Frazier, who once ran Jeppesen’s HR department, organized this exclusive event.

Jeppesen, now a Boeing Company, was founded by Captain Elrey Jeppesen in 1934. The quality of these programs have helped pilots safely navigate the globe for generations. Because of the high security at this facility, picture taking on the inside was prohibited. The group picture we took outside was taken in front of the statue of Captain Jeppesen. The same statue stands in the Jeppesen Terminal at DIA.

Our next event is a tour of Metropolitan State University’s Aviation/Aerospace department on March 7th.   
The Very Best and Brightest
February marked Black History Month…a celebration of the heroes and heroines on whose shoulders we proudly stand. (Soon to be high honors Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate) Kamia Bradly, invited the MHF Crew to ERU to speak to members of the Black Students Alliance she founded. Captain Darryl Searuggs accepted the invitation and we were wonderfully impressed with the experience. The ERU facilities and most importantly the students we met are truly world class. Our future is in good hands!

During Kamia’s four years at ERU, she distinguished herself in every aspect of the program. The first photo below shows Kamia and Captain Searuggs, as she shows us her picture on the “wall of fame”, when she was a member of ERU’s national championship flight team. 

Kamia gave us a grand tour of the campus and flight line. Pictured below middle is Kamia and Captain Searuggs in the cockpit of a DA-42 aircraft. This is the aircraft in which Kamia earned her multi-engine rating. It’s a tight fit, but has a very sophisticated glass display that gives the pilot incredible situational awareness.

Kamia and Captain Searuggs take a trip around the pattern in a DA-42 simulator. While it isn’t a full motion sim, the 180-degree visual display gives pilots a very realistic experience. Kamia demonstrated engine out procedures and handled the emergency like a real professional.  

Kamia will graduate Magna Cum Laude this May and will continue her pursuit of a career at a major airline. She’s well on her way and has been offered a conditional job offer with Express Jet…a regional partner of United Airlines.  

Kamia has faced and overcome tremendous obstacles. With each challenge, she’s made her way around, over or through it! The future holds no limits for our Mile High Flight superstar.

Never Quit!
Expect To Win! 
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