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

YCSO, Guidance Aviation and GPS Spot Device find missing man and horses

Lost, injured man found twice, with help from technologyStory by Scott Orr, Prescott Daily Courier YAVAPAI COUNTY – A man who became lost and injured while on a horse packing trip was found – twice – thanks to a satellite-messaging device that sent a distress signal when his cellphone did not work, alerting authorities to … Continued

Search and Rescue Success No.3 in 2011 at Guidance Aviation

Search and Rescue pilots Billy Ringer, Chief Instructor Pilot, Guidance Aviation, and Kenan Bahadir, Instructor Pilot, Guidance Aviation, claimed another happy ending to a search and rescue when the Guidance helicopter flight crew found two men who were missing over night. On October 18, 2011, Guidance Aviation was contacted by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Offices (YCSO)at … Continued

Guidance Aviation Helicopter Photo Contest – Weekly Update

ITS VOTING TIME FOR THE OCTOBER PHOTO CONTEST.These pics were uploaded to our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/guidanceaviationThe Winner gets $25 cash card and a GA ballcap:)  We will be announcing shortly.  The winner will also be entered into our YEARLY CONTEST with a BIG PRIZE to be announced in a couple of weeks. Robinson 44by Chris … Continued

Pic of The Month Contest

Post your favorite helicopter pic on our Facebook Page ( www.facebook.com/guidanceaviation ) and you win a $25 debit card and a GA Ballcap! 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 http://www.guidancehelicopters.com

Prescott Arizona’s altitude and surroundings make Guidance Aviation the Place to Become A Professional Helicopter Pilot!

Just another reason why Guidance Aviation is the place to become a professional helicopter pilot.  Just look at what you can do in your off time! 2011 Whiskey Off-Road Endurance Mountain Bike Event & Festival from Epic Rides on Vimeo. Guidance Aviation provides high altitude helicopter and fixed wing flight training utilizing the newest aircraft and best … Continued

Helicopter Flight Training Students, Veterans, Family and Friends, BBQ 2011

Helicopter flight training students, veterans, family and friends at the Guidance Aviation August 2011 BBQ.Enjoy and click on the pics to enlarge. Once again, the weather was perfect in Prescott for BBQ-ing and flying. John Stonecipher, CEO, Guidance Aviation hands check to Dr. Penelope Wills, Yavapai College and establishes The Guidance Scholarship for flight training … Continued

Veteran Using Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits for helicopter flight training

Case Study No. 2 in our series on “Veterans Using Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits for helicopter flight training” features Ruben Velasco, US Army Veteran and Guidance Aviation helicopter flight training student. Ruben is attending the Yavapai College Associate of Applied Arts (AAS) degree program, Professional Pilot-Helicopters, with Guidance Aviation as the sole provider of … Continued