Clearance Delivery Frequency Installation at Prescott Airport

Prescott Tower is having a Clearance Delivery frequency installed some timein January. The frequency is 119.25. There will be a NOTAM generated whenthe frequency becomes usable for ATC. The primary reasons for having a Clearance Delivery (CD) position staffedare to: 1) Reduce frequency congestion2) Reduce Ground Control’s workload3) Reduce heads-down time and4) Allow the Ground … Continued

Prescott Airport Construction Update, January 2012

Red Bird Motion Flight Simulatorat www.guidance.aero Happy New Year! As the Airport staff has been discussing over the past several months, a large construction project is getting ready to begin at the Prescott Airport. During the month of November and December, Airport staff held a series of public briefings to spread the word to the aviation … Continued

NOTAK (NOTICE TO ALL KIDS): Early Santa Sighting

NOTAK (NOTICE TO ALL KIDS):  There has been an early Santa Claus sighting at Ruger AirPark Industries. Apparently, Santa’s sleigh was in for an FAA annual inspection (bad timing), so Guidance Aviation came through with a shiny new, RED R44. We want to wish a special happy holidays to all our colleagues at the Prescott … Continued

Guidance Aviation Helicopter Flight Training Crew Discovers Helicopter Accident Site and Pilot, Alive

Prescott, AZ., Tuesday, November  2011 It was another beautiful day in Prescott, AZ. Tuesday, November 15 as Guidance Aviation Helicopter Instructor Pilot Trent Jefferson, CFII,  and Guidance Aviation Helicopter Flight Student Tom Armstrong preflighted their Robinson   R44 for a flight from the Prescott Municipal Airport to the Grand Canyon (GCN) Airport.  But, nothing is ever routine in aviation and Wednesday … Continued

Prescott Airport Runway Safety Construction Project

Dear Airport Users, As you may have read, heard or otherwise been informed of, the City has been working on the design of a construction project to improve the runway safety area of Runway 21L/3R to meet applicable regulations and standards.  This project completed design in October and was advertised for construction bids at the … Continued

PRC Airport Closure

Dear Airport Users, The Prescott Airport will be closed Saturday October 8th from approximately 11:20 AM until approximately 12:45 PM for an aerial demonstration.  Additionally access may be limited to portions of certain ramps on the airport including but not limited to the South Ramp, the North Ramp, Legend Aviation, RittAire, and Monarch facilities.   Please check … 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

Prescott Airport FDC NOTAM

To all Prescott Airport Pilots, Student Pilots: Please be advised that the following FDC NOTAM related to the Rwy 21L ILS approach at Prescott is now published and remains in effect although it is not being broadcast on the ATIS. !FDC 1/6503 PRC FI/T ERNEST A. LOVE FIELD, PRESCOTT, AZ. ILS/DME RWY 21L, AMDT 3A… … Continued

FAASTeam Event, AZ Aircraft Expo July 15 and 16

The Arizona Aircraft Expo will be held on July 15th and 16th at the Prescott Municipal Airport.  Additionally, a FAASTeam Wings event will be held at PRC on July 16th. Title:  WINGS SAFETY PROGRAM – KPRC Topic:  PRC ATCT folks, PRC Airport Manager & ‘Are you smarter that a 5th grader, OOPS, I mean a … Continued