Helicopter Flight Training Profiles: Always A Marine

Helicopter Flight Training Using GI Bill Benefits to Become a Professional Helicopter Pilot [CAREER UPDATE: 02-15-15: CJ has just announced he has landed a job and will begin flying professionally (outside of Guidance) in March, 2015. Congrats CJ!!]  James (CJ) Schneider III is a CFI, CFI-I for both Helicopter and Fixed Wing. He works for … Continued

Arizona Aviation Day at the State Capitol: Guidance Aviation is there

We hope to see you at the Arizona State Capitol, for the eighth annual Arizona Aviation Day! Our staff will be meeting with State Legislators and other Aviation organizations from Arizona.  For more info, see below.   The eighth annual Aviation Day at the Capitol is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2013. The event will … Continued

Helicopter Flight Training Profiles: Rodney Evans, CFI-I, An Aviation Animal

Rodney Evans, U.S. Military Veteran, enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Helicopter Pilot Degree Program, is now officially a CFI-I, Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument, helicopters.  But he’s not stopping there. Evans is finishing up his fixed wing ratings as well and then he’s looking to obtain his Masters!  This guy’s an animal of aviation! … Continued

Happy New Year – New Flight Training Programs for 2013

Happy New Year everyone!  2012 was a fantastic year and 2013 promises to be even better.  Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2013: Dozens of new, high definition online flight training videos thanks our media department and its commitment to high quality, exceptionally produced visual and audio based learning content. New programs and existing program … Continued

Think Global Flight Lands in Washington, D.C.

We found Capt. Judy Rice visiting Washington, D.C. and rubbing some elbows!  We should be getting a formal update and news on the trip shortly.. Below, Captain Rice sharing Think Global Flight’s mission of promoting education through an around-the-world flight with Peter Bunce, President & CEO, GAMA and Mike Matousek, Aviation Subcommittee Staff, House Transportation & … Continued

Solo Stories: Cristina Gonzales, First Helicopter Solo

Congratulations to Cristina Gonzales on her first helicopter solo at Guidance Aviation.  Great job Cristina!  You can keep posted on the most recent helicopter flight training accomplishments at www.facebook.com/GuidanceAviation 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 … Continued

New Jobs at Guidance Aviation, More U.S. Veterans Hired

Over the past 90 days, more jobs have been created and more U.S. Military Veterans have been hired atGuidance Aviation.  Congratulations to: Laura RehbachCurriculum Development SpecialistLaura is known to carry around a zip lock bag of York Peppermint Patties 🙂 and is working with John, “JJ” Johnson, Director of Academics, on new curriculum development. Israel … Continued

Prescott Airport Construction Update Sept 12, 2012

from PRC Airport AdminHello Prescott Airport Community, We’re supporting “Taste of the Wild”Check it out HERE For your information, we have included the latest NOTAMs below.  The most significant change is a taxiway designation. Taxiway A1 from taxiway C to the approach end of runway 3L is now B5, effective Thursday September 13, 2012. Because … Continued

Flight Cost Reduction Training: Servers Added to Support Growth in Flight Training Programs

Our proprietary simulation programs and 24/7 access to instructional videos are two major components of Guidance Aviation’s Flight Cost Reduction Training (FCRT). In order to support our growing programs, we’ve recently upgraded our servers in order to host our helicopter and airplane instructional videos and to provide access for our students 24/7 within the secure section … Continued