Sikorski S-97 Raider Ready in 2015 The Sikorski S-97 Raider will begin beating the air into submission in 2015. It will be the only production ready prototype rotorcraft of its kind – a compound-coaxial helicopter which will reach an incredible 275 mph. That’s about 100 mph faster than the proven Black Hawk helicopter. Check out … Continued
Think Global Flight’s Captain Judy Rice and Navigator Nauer visited with Michigan schools, inspiring kids to pursue their dreams. In 2011, Guidance Aviation donated a Cirrus SR20 G3 (pictured above and right) as well as the Think Global Flight Website development costs to the worldwide mission. Think Global Flight is an around the world flight to … Continued
Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness and Operational Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) by USDOT, FAA.GOV – Date 5-9-14 | AC No. 120-76C | Initiated by AFS 400 NOTE: This is only for reference and not to be considered a replacement for the original Advisory Circular. 1. PURPOSE. This joint Flight Standards Service (AFS) and … Continued
U.S. Military Veterans Enrolled in Collegiate Helicopter Pilot Training ask Arnold Schwarzenegger for a “GET TO THE CHOPPER” Shout-Out U.S. Military Veterans enrolled in the Guidance Aviation helicopter pilot program are asking Arnold Schwarzenegger for a “Get To The Chopper” shout-out. Will he respond? Check out the video: The term “Get to the chopper” was … Continued
Ryan Kelly, Veteran, Wounded Warrior, Helicopter Pilot Ryan Kelly, U.S. Military Veteran and Wounded Warrior, is now a Medevac Helicopter Pilot in Texas for PHI, Inc., despite being a below knee amputee. Kelly was recently featured on CBS news (video below), and is a former helicopter flight student and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-I) – Helicopters, … Continued
From the Prescott Airport Admin: The pavement preservation and sealcoat work is scheduled for May 29 – June 3, 2014. Work will begin at 0800 Local beginning with the Bottleneck Hangar Ramp. PLEASE REMOVE ANY VEHICLES (AUTOMOBILES, MOTORCYCLES, RVs, ETC.) FROM THE RAMP AREA FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT TO AVOID ANY DELAYS AND/OR … Continued
If you missed the latest Guidance Aviation newsletter, or haven’t signed up to receive it, here’s the LINK Congratulations to all of our former flight instructors and graduates who have recently launched their new careers as professional helicopter pilots! Brett Woods – Papillon Helicopters. Hunter Jefferson – Papillon Helicopters & remains as Stage Check Pilot for Guidance … Continued
The HELI-PHOTOS Sweepstakes Semi-Finalists of 2014 have been selected! Check them out below and go to our Facebook Page to vote on your favorites. Winners to be announced soon! 1st Place Wins a GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition & custom engraved iPAD mini 2nd Place Wins a Nomex flight suit and Leather flight jacket 3rd Place … Continued
Maverick Helicopters has once again been named Concierge Choice Award winner for Best Tour Company in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association (SNHCA). The 2014 win marks the fifth consecutive year that Maverick Helicopters has received this prestigious award. SNHCA, which was established in 1990, is an association of more than 300 professional … Continued
Guidance Aviation joins Escape from Baton Rouge, Providing Aerial Footage and Supplies during an Apocalyptic Event Escape From™ is a 5K experience that takes you on a post-apocalyptic journey throughout the streets of downtown Baton Rouge. You can walk or you can run, but what’s important is that you escape the city! Escape From™ takes … Continued