News from The Milieux Project!

Happy Saturday! We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We have been keeping busy at The Milieux Project. Like many of you, we have made a few changes to adjust to coexisting with COVID-19 and we have also been taking the time and making the space to talk with friends (both old and new) aboutContinue reading "News from The Milieux Project!"

Hidden Figure No More

Mary W. Jackson was once a "hidden figure" at NASA. On Wednesday, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine announced NASA's Washington D.C. headquarters is now named after her. Mary Jackson at Work NASA Langley [photo credit: NASA] Most of us remember the 2016 Film "Hidden Figures" (adapted from Margo Lee Shetterley's book Hidden Figures: The American DreamContinue reading "Hidden Figure No More"

Partnership Announcement

We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with Jenn Sherman and The Influencer Collective as we develop our presence and share our passion. This partnership is going to take Milieux Project, Inc and our mission to the next level thanks to Jenn and her talented team! We are grateful to all who support usContinue reading "Partnership Announcement"

“The Air is the Only Place Free of Prejudices”

Bessie Coleman was a courageous pioneer in early aviation. A self made stunt pilot and aviatrix, she travelled twice to France to earn her wings and hone her craft, spending her lifetime inspiring others to challenge stereotypes and societal limitations.

Would you walk on the wing of a flying plane?

The turn of the 20th century was exciting and brilliant with the invention of the airplane.  The idea of flying had only been a dream for inventors and adventurists until December 1903, when three brave and visionary siblings launched their 20 foot by 20 foot spruce and ash built biplane into the sky at KillContinue reading "Would you walk on the wing of a flying plane?"

EAA Sport Pilot Academy

It seems so far away right now, but the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) OshKosh Airventure is practically around the corner- 20-25 July 2020!   And with it comes many opportunities, including the Sport Pilot Academy. For $9,999, 3 weeks and a sense of adventure, an ambitious student pilot could achieve a pilot's license in 4Continue reading "EAA Sport Pilot Academy"

Interview with Lt Col (ret) Joe Barnard – Special Forces Operator and Founder of Operation Moxi

An unexpected response from a retired operator - gender diversity and what looks like- an interview with Lt Col (ret) Joe Barnard.

Could this be the person who inspired Indiana Jones? Hint: it’s not who you expect

Stuck inside on COVID19 quarantine?  Scared you might be a carrier and don't know it yet?  Well, pop two Airbornes, wash your hands and sit down to read about one of the world's most interesting people - Aloha Wanderwell. Aloha Wanderwell was born in Canada as Idris Galcia Hall in Oct 1906 to two BritishContinue reading "Could this be the person who inspired Indiana Jones? Hint: it’s not who you expect"

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in China: A pilot’s experience

If you have read the NYTimes.com recently, or any news outlet for that matter, you would think that China is doing nothing to stop the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak of 2020.  Over 2,000 people have died so far from the illness and more than 74k have been diagnosed, and nearly 150 million people in China alone, quarantinedContinue reading "Coronavirus (COVID-19) in China: A pilot’s experience"

Space at your fingertips

The Lagoon Nebula (photo credit: ESA/Hubble, http://www.spacetelescope.org) Space. I have been fascinated by it since I was 5 years old (maybe sooner, but that is my first memory). When I was in kindergarten, I wanted to be Neil Armstrong. By third grade, I was certain I would follow in the footsteps of Sally Ride andContinue reading "Space at your fingertips"

Applications to Preflight Aviation Camp is now open!

Preflight Aviation Camp, a flight experience for girls, is now taking applications for 2020 campers.  The camp is one week long, from June 20-25, at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Milieux Project has supported a camper each year and seen the life-changing effects attending this camp can have on a young girl betweenContinue reading "Applications to Preflight Aviation Camp is now open!"

Delta Scholarship to National Flight Academy

Aviation enthusiasts ages 11-17 can apply for a Delta sponsored scholarship to the National Flight Academy this summer in Pensacola, Fl! Once in a lifetime opportunity fully funded for maximum enjoyment. Application requirements include a video and essay- and are due by Feb 21, 2020. Want a preview of what's in store? Check out thisContinue reading "Delta Scholarship to National Flight Academy"

On Mentoring and Being Seen

The first class to graduate under the Artemis program includes (top row) Matthew Dominick of NASA, Kayla Barron of NASA, Warren Hoburg of NASA, and Joshua Kutryk of CSA, (middle row) Bob Hines of  NASA, Frank Rubio of NASA, Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons of CSA, Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA, and Jessica Watkins of NASA, (bottom row) RajaContinue reading "On Mentoring and Being Seen"

$1M of AOPA Scholarships

Students and teachers are already qualified for this year's Aircraft Owners and Operators (AOPA) scholarships. Students ages 15-18 yrs can receive up to $10k towards a pilot's license, and up to 20 qualified teachers can apply for the same. Picture care of AOPA.orgThose already flying can also apply for advanced ratings at various levels. Interested?Continue reading "$1M of AOPA Scholarships"