http://www.rotor.com/ For the first time at Oshkosh, rotorcraft enthusiasts have a place to call their own. A new, dedicated “Heli Center” has been created for the international helicopter community by the Helicopter Association International (HAI) and EAA. “Helicopters are an exciting and innovative part of aviation, and are a passion for thousands of aviators,” said … Continued
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
Endurance flight co-pilot Woody Jongeward dies (Yuma Sun) July 22, 2011 6:32 PM http://www.yumasun.com/ BY DARREN DARONCO – SUN STAFF WRITER Yuma lost a piece of history when Woody Jongeward, 93, the last living pilot of the record-setting City of Yuma Endurance Flight, died Thursday night at his home in San Diego. “He was a … Continued
WASHINGTON – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt expressed disappointment today after Congress adjourned for the week without passing a clean FAA reauthorization extension. Because of Congress’ inaction, many states will have to bear a significant economic burden and many airport projects will be halted. “I’m very disappointed that Congress adjourned today … Continued
by Craig Fuller, President, AOPA VIDEO: User Fees Threat Again! Regrettably, general aviation user fees are back. They have come at the worst possible time, and they are coming in through the back door in a most challenging way. I need to say right up front, we need your help. We need every member of … Continued
http://www.guidancehelicopters.com/ Another search and rescue success was realized on July 12, 2011 with Guidance Helicopters‘ Billy Ringer, “pilot” and Caden Johnson. Below is the media release by Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office of the event. Congrats to go Guidance Helicopters’ Billy Ringer and Caden Johnson and the entire Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team. Story below. ### by, Yavapai County … Continued
This July 2011, it was announced that Shannon Bowman is now the Assistant Chief for Private, Commercial and CFI Helicopter Ratings, and is now also an IP (Instructor Pilot) Supervisor. Bowman has worked for Guidance Aviation since March of 2010. He has been the Safety Program Manager since fall of last year. Keep climbing Bowman, nice job! Related … Continued
by Sharon Vickers, Guidance Helicopters Alumni Sharon Vickers has left the EC135 for Oil & Gas side of PHI and is now flying the BK117 for the PHI Air Medical Group on contract with Ochsner Flight Care New Orleans. Here is a photo from my first solo landing at the Ochsner Hospital Helipad. I cannot … Continued
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Rodney Evans, US Army Veteran, using Post 9/11 GI Bill® Benefits for helicopter flight training: “I’m having the best time of my life. I fly helicopters nearly every day, I ride my quad literally everywhere I go and I have no worries about finances. I’m going to school and I actually enjoy my classes (thanks … Continued