Tag: Guidance Aviation

Press Release 02.02.15 – LZ Network Launched

Guidance Aviation Launches Landing Zone “LZ”  Network Prescott, AZ., February 04, 2015 – Guidance Aviation has officially announced the launch of its “LZ Network”, emphasizing off-airport operations and real world training. Students practice pinnacle landings, confined areas, and off-airport operations. Guidance has established off-airport LZ’s throughout the Prescott region, providing unique flight environments and real world challenges for … Continued

Pigskin Pilots

Football Fans! Post your Pigskin Pilot Prediction before start of game to either our Prescott or Baton Rouge Facebook pages! Earliest and most accurate prediction of Super Bowl XLIX score WINS Guidance Aviation ball cap, beanie, T-Shirt AND hoodie! You Must: Submit to one of our Facebook pages BEFORE start of game. Use hashtag #PIGSKINPILOTS … Continued

Helicopter Pilot School Named City’s Most Philanthropic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prescott, Arizona, January 30, 2015 – Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona was named the City’s Most Philanthropic Business for organizations with more than 50 employees during the “Healthy Prescott Business Awards”, hosted by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Since 2007, the helicopter pilot school has donated in excess of $580,000.00. These philanthropic … Continued

Reunited: POW and The Last B-26

The Untold War Story and Short Documentary of POW reunited with the last B-26 Bomber This short documentary shares the journey and memories of WWII B-26 Bomber Pilot, POW Barney Wasowicz as he is flown across the country to see the only flying B-26 in existence. During the experience, the selfless Veteran and public servant takes … Continued

Press Release 1.22.15

William Shatner’s Moving America Forward TV Features Helicopter Flight Training Studio City, CA., January 22, 2015 – John Stonecipher, President, CEO, Guidance Aviation appeared on William Shatner’s Moving America Forward TV, a national television series which celebrates the achievements and contributions of businesses and entrepreneurs across America. During the interview, Stonecipher discusses Guidance Aviation’s partnerships … Continued

New Semester Banquet, Baton Rouge Community College

Helicopter Flight Students and their family members along with staff and their families are welcome to join Baton Rouge Community College and Guidance Aviation for this semester’s new student banquet taking place Friday, January 30, 2015, 4:30pm-7:30pm, at 4460 Blanche Noyes, Baton Rouge, LA. 70807 (Keep your eyes out for the BRCC banner as you … Continued

U.S. Marine Says, “Go Big or Go Home, I’m Flying Helicopters”

“The U.S. Marines taught me there are no limits. Guidance Aviation proved it..” – Charly Mabry [UPDATE 01.24.15 – Charly Mabry was hired as a helicopter flight instructor at the Guidance Aviation flight operations in Baton Rouge, LA. Congrats Charly!] U.S. Marine Veteran and Combat Videographer Charly Mabry, recently became a Certificated Flight Instructor – Instrument, … Continued

PRESS RELEASE 01.13.15 – Fleet Upgrades

Fleet Upgrades To G500H Glass Panels Complete At Guidance Aviation Prescott, AZ., January 13, 2015 – Garmin G500H glass panels have been installed in the Guidance Aviation helicopter fleet. Last year, the primary helicopter flight training organization with flight operations in Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced their decision to upgrade their aircraft. Now, … Continued

What is ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast

ADS-B – Gains in Safety and Situational Awareness What is ADS-B ? If you’re a student helicopter pilot just starting at one of Guidance Aviation’s helicopter pilot schools in Arizona or Louisiana, you may have viewed ADS-B info via the Guidance Aviation mobile APP or web portal “MY GA”. ADS-B stands for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast and … Continued

New Semester Banquet & 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Celebrating Students, Safety, WWII Veteran, VIPs and the V.A. On Friday, January 16, 2015, 4:00pm – 6:30pm, Students, their family members, and Guidance Aviation staff are welcome to join us for our New Semester Banquet and 3rd Annual Bean Bustin’ Chili Cook-Off, “Chili To A Hotter Standard”, taking place at the “Old Clubhouse” now called the Prescott … Continued