It’s The 2013 All American Moustache Contest & Student BBQ,
“IF YOU MOUSTACHE”
Moustaches and Pilots dominated the all American event and once again everyone had a feast during Guidance Aviation’s September Student BBQ. During the event, new students were recognized while current students and staff members were acknowledged for their accomplishments.
Most notable was the 2013 All American Moustache Contest that took place during the Guidance Aviation student BBQ. Who was the winner? Well, “IF YOU MOUSTACHE”, here is the answer in this epic, stiff upper lipped production by Guidance Aviation. Make sure to WAIT FOR IT, WAIT FOR IT, at the very end the winner gets his tiara!!
Congratulations to Jason Martin, CFI-I, Guidance Aviation. Jason has been crowned as our 2013 All American Moustache Winner. Also noteworthy was the participation of Curtis “On A Stick” Marshall, CFI-I, Guidance Aviation.
Check out the images and event galleries below!
2013 All American Moustache Photo Gallery
Student Accomplishments
Certified Flight Instructor, Instruments – Helicopters:
Derek Allensworth, CFI-I
Ben Ryan, CFI-I
Ben Galloway, CFI-I
Travis Shull, CFI-I
Jesse Hernandez, CFI-I
James Williams, CFI-I
Jake Larsen, CFI-I
Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) – Helicopters:
Nick Meyers
Ken Mionske
Josh Phares
Ben Ryan
Andy Stroupe
Commercial Helicopter Pilots:
Lee McKay
Sean Regehr
Dean Contreras
Brad Poyner
James Galan
Jesus Jimenez
Frank Lowry
Casey White
Joe Schoenert
Luke McMordie
Instrument Rating – Helicopters:
Juan Arcefebels
Michael Scott
David Franklin
Joel Skaggs
Tony Foley Matt Sepi
Christina Gonzales
Josh Warner
Devin Ingram
Kevin Yip
Private Pilot – Helicopters:
Dustin Blue
Jason Novo
Brandon Day
Luis Pena
Jon Depinet
Spencer Proctor
Andrew Ernst
Justin Sayler
Chase Grantham
Ryan Shaw
Seth Harding
Zach Talraas
Greg Hess
Chris Tatum
James Lee
Israel Tilman
Charles Mabry
Rendell Veldstra
Jose Masiclat
First Helicopter Solos:
Jason Benefiel
Greg Lucas
John Bryant
Daryl Martin
Emmanuel Charlotte
Jose Masiclat
Max Collins
Andrew Peck
Rocky Duff
Daniel Rouse
Matt Fischer
Nathan Russel
Justin Gentner
Tyson Snyder
Ben Hagle
Sylvester Southwell
Paul Lamley
Jeff Venes
Brandon Lee
Cory Weberg
Instructor Pilot Wings:
Nick Buller, CFI-I
Ground Instructor Recognition:
Nick Buller – Private 1
Rob Ardy – Private 2
Erik Gulbrandsen – Instrument
Dean Roderick – Commerical
Curt Marshall – CFI
Zach Hardwick – CFI-I
Safety Excellence Award Recipients:
Scott Mahon, CFI-I
David Micale, CFI-I
1,000 Hours Award – Incident, Accident Free:
Brett Woods, CFI-I
Trent “Hunter” Jefferson, CFI-I
Wyatt Fox, CFI-I
Broken Wing Award*:
Brett Woods, CFI-I
*This is the first time this has been awarded to anyone at Guidance Aviation. Congratulations Brett, great job.
Safety Board Acknowledgements:
Chris Horton, CFI-I
Jason Kidd, Director of Maintenance, Prescott Wing and Rotor
New Hires – Employees – Prescott, Arizona:
Jason Benefiel – Dispatch / Scheduling
Justin Slayer – Dispatch
Andrew Stroupe – Dispatch
Benjamin Hagle – Student Services
Wes Carter, CFI-I – Flight Instructor
Jesse Kirkwood, CFI-I – Flight Instructor
Tyler Murray – Computer Technician
Hannah Larsen – Dispatcher
Nic Monroe, CFI-I – Flight Instructor
Travis Shull, CFI-I – Flight Instructor
James Wakefield, CFI-I – Flight Instructor
CJ Schneider III, CFI-I – Flight Instructor / Student Services / Part time puppy rancher
Michael Krulac, Maintenance
Event Gallery:
