More Changes to GI Bill as of Oct 1, 2011

Reported on Military.comThe Post-9/11 GI Bill has evolved quite a bit over the last few years. Some changes have improved the ben­e­fit for vet­er­ans, while other – less pop­u­lar — changes were made to pay for the improve­ments. The lat­est changes came on the first of August, mainly in the form of tuition and fee lim­its and unpop­u­lar reduc­tions of … Continued

Veterans Upward Bound Blog: Veterans Wanted!

The new blog for Northern Arizona Veterans Upward bound is up and running at:  http://nazvubonline.blogspot.com/ VUB’s mission is to prepare eligible college bound veterans for successful enrollment and completion of post-secondary education and that means all veterans! VUB offers resources for each phase of a veteran’s educational journey. VUB is connected to Yavapai College and services all … Continued

Garmin’s iPad Killer: Synthetic Vision in a portable

Garmin’s aera 796 borrows alot from the iPad, but is much more as a dedicated aviation GPS.  It’s a killer with 3D vision in a pure GPS.  The aera 796 will be available for the first time Sept 22 – 24 at the AOPA Summit.  Check it out here in the video from AOPA Online: Garmin … Continued

Remember Me, by Lizzie Palmer

“Remember Me” is a must watch and great reminder to all of us here at home to support our troops and be proud of them. Guidance Aviation provides high altitude helicopter and fixed wing flight training utilizing the newest aircraft and best equipment available. For more information, go to http://www.guidance.aero or http://www.guidancehelicopters.com

Helicopter Flight Training Pic of the Week

Matt Lauer wins a Guidance Aviation ballcap for taking and posting this helicopter flight training pic: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guidance-Aviation/165489053507238 Has everyone moved to our NEW Facebook Business Page. All other pages are closing, go here NOW>Guidance Aviation Facebook and stay in touch with what’s hovering! Guidance Aviation provides high altitude helicopter and fixed wing flight training utilizing … Continued

Arizona Flight Training Workgroup (AFTW) Safety Meeting at Payson Airport

Title:   Arizona Flight Training Workgroup (AFTW) Safety Meeting at Payson Airport   Topic:   AFTW Safety issues concerning the Payson Airport traffic pattern.   Date and Time:   Saturday, September 17, 2011 , starting at 9:00 am   Speaker(s):   AFTW & Airport Mgr Beth Myers       Brief Description:   Safety issues, AFTW discussion & the graphic … Continued

Thunder Over The Coconino, Valle Airport (40G), August 27th-Join Us!

On Saturday, August 27, 2011, join Guidance Aviation, the PiperSport light sport aircraft, vintage aircraft and the Planes of Fame Museum at Grand Canyon Valle Airport (40G) for the 2011 Thunder over The Coconino. Guidance Aviation specializes in high altitude flight training in both airplanes and helicopters.  For more information on becoming a pilot, call 928-443-9370. Guidance Aviation provides … Continued

Guidance Aviation establishes Scholarship for Student Helicopter Pilots in Need of Financial Assistance

On August 17, 2011, the Guidance Academy Scholarship was established by Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona to provide financial assistance to students in need who are enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Pilot Program pursuing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Professional Pilot – Helicopters. Guidance Aviation is donating $11,000 in the month of August … Continued

Alternair Amp – All Electric Light Sport Aircraft

If you love green machines, you’ll love these guys.  If you love to fly, you’ll love these guys.  If you love the thought of an airplane that runs on electric power, you’ll love to buy an airplane from Alternair. Alternair Amp, an all electric light sport aircraft manufacturer has just announced that they are starting a new … Continued