Monthly Update - August 2022
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.” — Anonymous
Hello Everyone,

We’ve got exciting news to report for our August MHF update. 2021-2022 has been one of the most ambitious, rewarding and productive in the over 25 year history of the MHF program. We completed this year with more former and current MHF student successes than ever before. The opportunities we’ve been able to directly provide or facilitate have been extraordinary.

We are proud to announce that our four Phase 2 solo flight students have completed their rigorous training and soloed! They are taking their first steps towards their dreams of becoming professional pilots! All four of our students, Brielle Rodriguez, Nalani Fierro, Sienna Shille, and Cedar Miera soloed within two weeks of each other (see photos below.) Former MHF graduate Kamia Bradley was our Chief Flight Instructor and overall manager of ground and flight training. She did a magnificent job of keeping our students on track and on schedule. 

This year, we conducted our training at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, CO. We will be reporting on the results of our switch in later updates. 

We hope you continue to enjoy your summer.

Tailwinds,
The Mile High "Crew"
Honoring the Past & Inspiring the Future
Take a First Look at the Design

The Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. Memorial Foundation released the first designs of the planned memorial plaza. The monument will feature a 10-foot bronze statue of the general and a restored Vietnam-era F-4 Phantom II fighter jet.

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Black Pilots Bring Diversity & Culture to Aviation

Desmond Burnell fell in love with flying airplanes at 4 years old. Growing up, he had family in both St. Louis and Indianapolis, and he and his mother would travel between the two cities often.

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On the Move
USMC Captain Shay Farrell

MHF Solo Student, now USMC Captain Shay Farrell Shared this picture with us, from the deck of his ship, during his overseas deployment. “Currently ashore in Spain. This picture was taken near Dover, England. All is well, tell the MHFP crew I said hi! Hope you are doing well.” 
Hakeem Khaleel & Pelle Krabbenhoeft

The MHF “Crew” facilitated Hakeem Khaleel and Pelle Krabbenhoeft’s selection for flight scholarships offered by the Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. 

Pelle shared some of the details:
“The James C. Ray flight scholarships are worth $10,000 towards a PPL or $6,000 towards a glider license. The program also connects each recipient with a career pilot whether that be military, commercial, or corporate. They act as a mentors and check in with you to help with the process of getting your PPL. I’ll start training soon. For those aspiring to receive the scholarship next year I have been told it’s getting more competitive, so good grades, completion of the PPL written test, and a little bit of flight experience will help make you more competitive. Personally, what helped me become a scholarship recipient was all the opportunities and experience that the Mile High Flight Program has given me.”  

Hakeem received his Private Pilot License through the Air Force JROTC. He will use his Wings scholarship to earn his Glider’s License.  
What People are Saying about Us
One of Our Students Remarked:
“The Mile High Flight Program is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had the privilege of being a part of. The work the organizers and mentors put into the program is always apparent with every event being excellently planned and everyone readily available to offer advice, answer any questions you have, or simply hold a conversation with you about something you learned about or find interesting. The sense of community within the program is second to none. For example, I was able to speak with a former phase two student who I learned is attending the same college I’ll be attending in the fall and was happy to answer any questions I had or may have in the future and “show me the ropes” as I enter my first year of college. The program allowed me to remember my love for flying and helped me decide on not only my goals for education but also my career. The homework and tours provided by the program offered an excellent opportunity to learn more about aviation and aerospace and explore new elements of these subjects. Altogether the program offers an incredibly valuable experience to anyone who is either already interested in aviation or simply wants to know more and if you can apply your best effort and interest to the work you do within the program phase two is entirely achievable.”
His Parent Added:
“My son, Cedar, has found this experience with MHFP to be invaluable. He was selected for Phase 2 and is about to fly solo next week! As a parent, I want you to know how much we appreciate the dedication of all of the MHFP “crew” and the time and effort it takes to organize all of the meetings. You all deserve an award. My son’s passion for aviation has grown from his experiences in your program and it’s great to see him light up when he talks about it. We are truly grateful. Thanks MHFP for this quality learning experience”.
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