End of Era for Icon of Marine Aviation – Rotor Pad News

First deployed during the Vietnam War, the CH-53D helicopter made its final flight in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16. For the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), being a part of the final flight that ended a legacy in Marine aviation came with mixed emotions. READ MORE http://rotorpad.com … Continued

Online Guidance to Career Placement in Aviation

by Guy Roginson You did it.  You picked a great flight school.  You begged and borrowed from parents, grand parents, and banks to make your dream of becoming a professional pilot a reality. You can fly like a Red Bull Helicopter Pilot, your friends call you “Ski”, short for Sikorski,  and you walk with the … Continued

Christine Campbell, Helicopter Flight Training Student, First Solo

Christine Campbell, congrats on your first solo!  Christine is enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Pilot AAS Degree Program, Helicopters.  Guidance Aviation is the sole provider of Part 141 high altitude helicopter flight training for Yavapai College. Check out her solo pic and VIDEO below! Way to go Christine! You can check out all of … Continued

Guidance Cirrus SR20 G3 Featured in this month’s AVED Magazine

If you don’t already know, Guidance Aviation’s Cirrus SR20 G3, complete with the Garmin Perspective, ballistic parachute, synthetic vision and air conditioning is a busy bird as it continues the mission of promoting S.T.E.M. education, aviation and aerospace around the world. About a year ago, Guidance decided to donate the Cirrus SR20 G3 to the … Continued

Harris Device to Improve Aviation Safety, Efficiency

In a major step forward in its growth from provider of satellite parts to actual payloads, Harris Corp. on Tuesday announced its role in building a crucial satellite component that could vastly improve air traffic control. This new business venture is expected to improve the safety and efficiency of airline travel by giving air traffic … Continued

Prescott Valley Rotary Balloon Festival June 16th & 17th

Join Us at the Prescott Valley Rotary Balloon Festival, June 16 – 17, 2012 to support the Prescott Valley Rotary Club and Patriots to Pilots! Guidance Aviation will be providing helicopter rides during the balloon festival.  100% of ALL proceeds will go to the Prescott Valley Rotary Club and to Patriots to Pilots. Patriots to … Continued

Airplane Pilot Maddie Roy solos her first aircraft at Guidance Aviation

Another lady has come one step closer to the gaining her certificate as airplane flight training student Maddie Roy soloed for the first time on Wednesday, June 13 at Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona. Maddie is currently enrolled in the Global Securities and Intelligence Studies (GSIS) program at ERAU while taking her flight training at … Continued