by Guy Roginson There is a lot of information to learn when becoming a helicopter pilot. Just talking like a pilot takes time as “pilot speak” is filled with an extraordinary amount of abbreviations and terminology that take months to master. Of course, prospective helicopter flight students want to jump right into talking and walking like … Continued
Helicopter Flight Ops, AZ. Helicopter flight training students in need of financial assistance while attending the Yavapai College professional helicopter pilot degree program, may apply for the Guidance Academy Scholarship through Friday, August 16, 2013. To apply, please contact Mr. Robert Short, Manager, Student Services, Guidance Aviation, toll free: 866-535-5770 or use the Contact Guidance … Continued
The Helicopter careers and jobs front remains strong. Recently, Jay Van Wagenen, ERA Pilot and Guidance Aviation helicopter pilot school graduate, flying in the Gulf of Mexico, visited our Baton Rouge flight operations and proudly showed off his AgustaWestland 109E Power. In the video below, Jay discusses his experience flying professionally with ERA and what he learned … Continued
As Veterans enroll into the helicopter flight training program at Guidance Aviation using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits they’ve earned, August 1st marked the four year anniversary of the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. To date, “the VA has issued approximately $30 billion in Post 9/11 GI-Bill® benefit payments since its inception in August 2009 and helped … Continued
The third Preliminary event concluded on July 20th at Lake Powell’s “Summer Sickness Series – Wakeboarding at The Point” as a record number of riders showed up for $1,000 cash prize and a tons of swag for participants and category leaders. Competitors in this event were automatically prequalified to enter the event finals on August … Continued
On July 21, 2013 at 12 noon the City of Prescott, Arizona gathered downtown on Whiskey Row to celebrate and remember the Fallen 19 Firefighters. The event honored the Fallen 19 Firefighters and raised funds to support the families of the fallen. Sunday’s event included several musicians and celebrities including Arizona native Jordan Sparks of … Continued
Helicopter flight training scholarship applications started being accepted by Helicopter Flight International, “HFI”, on June 01, 2013. The application deadline is November 30, 2013. There will be a total of 19 scholarships being provided by HFI to students of the helicopter industry. The Commercial Rating Helicopter Scholarship is for those students who have earned their Private Pilot … Continued
Guidance Aviation has launched an effort to coordinate a network of businesses throughout the City of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey, Mayer, and surrounding regions to support the firefighting effort, making it easy for residents and local businesses to donate cases of bottled water, Gatorade, snack bars, lip balm and other items needed by … Continued
Kyle Schoney (rt) pictured with GuidanceAviation’s John Stonecipher, event sponsor. Twenty-six wakeboarding competitors, fans, and families cut it up on Saturday, June 15th during the second preliminary round of the Summer Sickness Series – Wakeboarding at The Point,Antelope Point Marina, Lake Powell. First place went to Kyle Schoney, 26, of St. George, Utah, sponsored by … Continued
On June 21, 2013, Arizona businesses and the helicopter industry will be represented by Guidance Aviation’s President, John Stonecipherduring National Small Business Week in Washington D.C., an event which will be streamed live by the SBA. Stonecipher was named Arizona’s Person of The Year by the State’s SBA on May 16th. Now, Stonecipher is traveling to Washington, … Continued