WestJet Christmas Surprise – Giving Done Right

The WestJet Christmas Surprise video will not only make you believe in Santa, but will confirm for you that with some creative thinking you can do some good while promoting your business.  We have to take our Santa hats off to WestJet on this Christmas Surprise!  Worth watching!

Shopping and Roller Coasters Take a Hit from Helicopters

“Funner Than Shopping, Roller Coasters, Staying Home From School, Recess!” Wait for it, wait for it…Moment 2:06 says it all in this video as a youngster describes her ride in a helicopter! Guidance Aviation provided helicopter rides to the public during the 2013 Yavapai Fair.  Helicopters, fuel, ground personnel, and pilots were donated for the event … Continued

GoPro Bomb Squad – Adrenaline Junkies Defying Gravity

GoPro Bomb Squad member and US Military Veteran, Neil Amonson, and his adrenaline junkie buddies jump from helicopters, defy gravity, and wow crowds for a living. Check out the video and full story as reported in Yahoo News by ABC News. Neil and his base jumping buddies hang off the skids of a helicopter at … Continued

Shell Aviation Produces Unleaded AvGas

Shell Aviation stated on December 3rd that its 10 year development and testing of an unleaded aviation fuel to replace the current 100LL AvGas (aviation fuel) has possibly paid off.  This “performance drop in” 100LL replacement fuel will power piston aircraft – at least that is Shell’s goal. This replacement fuel has a motor octane … Continued

TRUE GRIT – What You Need To Succeed As A Helicopter Pilot

True Grit. That’s what you need to succeed as a helicopter pilot.  As you struggle with the books, massive amounts of new information, work, and personal time while wondering if you can do this helicopter pilot thing, thinking, “I can’t keep up… The others seem to be doing this so much more easily…I am just … Continued

Amazon Testing Drones Delivery – Prime Air

Amazon is testing drones that could be used to deliver packages within 30 minutes of ordering.  At least, that is what Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, said in a 60 Minutes interview recently.  Bezos stated that within 4 to 5 years, he expects the drones to be operational.  The service will be called “Prime Air“. … Continued

Better Lifestyles and Real World Flight Environments – Guidance Aviation

Focusing on the person AND the pilot, Guidance Aviation creates unique opportunities for both its helicopter flight instructors and students. The mission is to improve lifestyles surrounding the flight operations while embedding both instructors and students pilots in real world flight scenarios and environments which will enrich their learning experiences and provide them the knowledge … Continued

Helicopter Flight School Application Deadline – Arizona

2014 Spring semester application deadline for Helicopter flight school, Prescott, Arizona flight operations, is December 1, 2013.  For more information, please contact Mr. Robert Short, Student Services Manager, Guidance Aviation. Direct, Toll Free: 866-535-5770 Email Inquiries: www.guidance.aero/contact Applicant News CLICK HERE  

Stay Ahead of The Aircraft AND The Employer

Situational Awareness Is Just as Important During The Interview as It Is in Flight We hear it all the time while training as newbie pilots, career aviators, and during recurrent training: “Stay Ahead of the Aircraft”.  One of our tasks in the cockpit is to mitigate risk by constantly analyzing new information as it becomes … Continued

VA Offers Dental Insurance Program

The VA ( Veterans Administration ) is partnering with Delta Dental and MetLife to allow eligible Veterans, plus family members receiving care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), to purchase affordable dental insurance beginning Nov. 15, VA officials announced. “VA continues to explore innovative ways to help Veterans get access to the care and … Continued