MILE HIGH FLIGHT PROGRAM

Q3 2026   /   ENTERING OUR 31ST YEAR

THE FLIGHTLINE

New opportunities. Extraordinary destinations.

Mentorship, milestones, and the people helping our students take flight.

“You’ve got what it takes, but it will take everything you’ve got…”

— Author unknown

IN THIS ISSUE / New initiatives / Student wings / Alumni on the move / Community & legacy

FROM THE CREW

A new year. More ways to soar.

Hello Mile High Flight students, families, friends, and supporters! Our 31st year is underway, and our roster filled quickly with returning students and plenty of new faces. We’re excited to help this next class explore what’s possible in aviation.

This year brings two important additions: Coffee With the Captains and an online ground-school requirement for Phase 2 consideration. Both create more opportunities to ask questions, build confidence, and prepare for the flight deck.

Tailwinds and blue skies!
Captain Mosley and the MHF Crew

01 / NEW ON THE FLIGHT PLAN

Coffee. Conversation. Your future.

Coffee With the Captains will bring students, parents, and MHF Crew members together for small-group mentoring in a relaxed setting. Initial plans call for monthly gatherings at a local Starbucks, with no more than four students and their parents at a time.

Bring the questions you don’t always get to ask on a busy tour: How do I choose a training path? What is a pilot’s workday like? What should I focus on now? These conversations will also help the Crew get to know students as we consider future flight scholarships.

Start here: Write down one aviation goal and two questions you’d like to ask a captain. Scheduling and sign-up details will follow.

02 / YOUR PHASE 2 CHECKPOINT

Ground school comes first.

Students who want to be considered for Phase 2 solo flight training must complete an approved online ground school before May 2027. Ground school is optional for other interested MHF students and provides a foundation in aviation concepts and Federal Aviation Regulations.

CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS

From preparation to possibility.

STUDENT WINGS

First solos. Lasting confidence.

Bea Miller and Shabnam Abdullai received the 2026 Phase 2 solo flight scholarships. Both showed determination through a challenging season.

Bea completed her first solo on July 17, with Captains Frazier and Mosley cheering her on. Fellow MHF student Jacob Kalema, a 2024 Phase 2 participant now pursuing advanced ratings at MSU Denver, also shared in the milestone.

Shabnam began her freshman year at MSU this fall. Although she ran out of time to solo this summer, she expects to reach that milestone soon. We look forward to presenting her wings!

ALUMNI ON THE MOVE

Look where the first step can lead.

Stephen Rocha | Delta captain A 2006 Phase 2 student alongside his twin brother, Kaled, Stephen recently upgraded to captain at Delta Air Lines. Based in Los Angeles, he flies Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft on domestic and international routes.

Jamar Harrison | Growing as a leader A 2007 MHF solo student, Jamar completed Delta’s eight-month Leadership Accelerator Program. He was one of 100 top-performing managers hand-selected by Delta’s Senior Leadership and Executive Talent Planning teams—a distinction that brought opportunities to learn from exceptional leaders, collaborate with talented peers, and grow personally and professionally.

Keaton Cornella | Building his ratings A 2025 Phase 2 scholarship recipient, Keaton has earned his private pilot certificate and is working toward his instrument rating while studying Aviation/Aerospace Science at MSU Denver and working two jobs. He also received a $23,500 scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s 2026 scholarship pool—and earned a perfect score on his instrument written exam.

Timothy Mallary | A new chapter A 2025 MHF graduate, Timothy now attends the University of Nebraska. He and fellow graduate Keaton Cornella met on the flightline to compare notes as they continue their aviation journeys.

ADVICE FROM THE FLIGHTLINE

“Being scared doesn’t mean it’s not for you.”

— Keaton Cornella, 2025 Phase 2 scholarship recipient

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

As you climb, help others rise.

“My most important mission: serving others.”

— Jamar Harrison, 2007 MHF solo student and Delta Air Lines leader

Jamar’s journey reminds us that leadership means learning from others, growing with purpose, and using what we gain to make a difference.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Opening doors at DEN.

On September 25, Gabrielle Martin led a chapter volunteer team to the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation at Denver International Airport. Alongside Jim Johns and Eric Mosley, she shared the history of the Tuskegee Airmen with hundreds of Denver-area high school students.

The 66,000-square-foot center connects young people with aviation activities, career exploration, and opportunities to build leadership skills. Gabrielle spoke with a local news reporter, while Jim—a retired United Airlines maintenance supervisor—tried an automated paper-airplane launcher.

Gabrielle Martin speaks with a local news reporter at CEEA.

Jim Johns tries the automated paper-airplane launcher.

FUELING THE MISSION

$15,000 in new support.

Recent grants of $5,000 from the Boettcher Foundation and $10,000 from the Centennial Foundation help sustain the opportunities our students deserve.

To these foundations and every company, individual, and volunteer who supports MHF: thank you for believing in our students and the futures they are building.

HONORING THE LEGACY

History with a new home.

Members of the Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen were honored guests at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s annual rededication of its Tuskegee Airmen statue, first unveiled in 1988.

The statue moved from the Cadet Honor Court to the Air Gardens near Mitchell Hall. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind presided over the ceremony, joined by the entire Cadet Wing—more than 4,000 cadets. It was a powerful reminder of the legacy our students carry forward.

The Tuskegee Airmen statue rededication at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and their enduring legacy.

ONE LAST LOOK

Imagine what’s next.

Take a quick look at this aviation video, then ask yourself: What would you like to help make possible in the future of flight?

Your next milestone belongs here.

Earned a rating, received a scholarship, or taken a new step in your aviation career? Send the Crew your update so we can celebrate with you.

HELP THE NEXT GENERATION TAKE FLIGHT

Make a contribution.
Help a future take off.

Your generosity supports the Mile High Flight Program and helps students explore opportunities in aviation. Join us in encouraging the next generation.