MHFP - October 2019 Update

Monthly Update - October 2019

Wings Over the Rockies Event

We began our 23rd year of the Mile High Flight program on 19 October. Our private tour of the Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum was well attended and sets high expectations for another successful year. We were welcomed by the museum’s CEO, Major General John Barry, USAF (ret). General Barry, a decorated aviator, shared motivational words of encouragement and made clear to each of our students that the Sky’s the limit!

The MHF program was grateful for the continued support of the Mount Evans Lodge #7 PHA. Worshipful Master Terrell McGary, Past Master (and Crew Member) Will Hardy and Past Master Robert Howard presented us with a check for $500 at the Wings Museum tour. We thanked the Lodge brothers for helping us provide life-changing opportunities for our students.

Survey Results

In continuing efforts to improve the MHF program through a data driven analysis of how we operate and interact with our students, Nicole Frazier launched our first “exit survey” of last year’s participants. We were pleased with the outcome and provide some of the results here.

53% of our students participate in MHFP for multiple years

60% hear about MHFP through school visits

Due to MHFP participation,

93% will attend a university, college or trade school
93% will seek a STEM related career
86% will attain their private pilot license

On the Move!

Mile High Flight Phase 2 solo student Thomas Gaither, reports that he’s about to complete his training and earn his Private Pilot License. We’ll keep you posted on his continued progress toward reaching his goal to become a professional pilot.

Mile High Flight A.C.E. solo student Ricardo Zapata just informed us that he’s decided to apply for admission to the United States Air Force Academy. He requested that one of our Crew Members assist with his pursuit and write a letter of recommendation. We’re standing behind Ricardo with our full support and will update the chapter as soon as possible.

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