Tag: helicopter

HAPPY HELICOPTOBER

HAPPY HELICOPTOBER, a rotor Halloween, everyone!  Be safe and watch out for little Batmans and Catwomen walking , or flying, around!

CBRNE: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Enhanced Conventional Weapons Exercise

A Guidance Aviation helicopter and flight crew will join the the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), American Red Cross, Baton Rouge Constables Office, Baton Rouge Community College Emergency Management, the Civil Air Patrol, and others during the CBRNE exercise (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Enhanced Conventional Weapons) on October 26 through … Continued

HELI-EXPO 2014 – Helicopter Association International

HELI-EXPO 2014, world’s largest helicopter trade show and exposition, takes place February 24 – 27, 2014, in Anaheim, Ca., with exhibits open Feb 25th – 27th. HELI-EXPO 2014 is on approach.  If you’ve never been, here are some stats, videos, and photo galleries on last year’s HELI-EXPO and what you can expect for the 2014 event. … Continued

Leading Helicopter Flight Schools and Helicopter Manufacturers Seek Hot and High Flight Environments

The High altitude helicopter flight environment of Prescott, Arizona makes better pilots and aircraft – Just ask Industry Leaders like AgustaWestland and Guidance Aviation. Prescott, Arizona is still not known to many.  But, if you’re a helicopter flight student of the country’s first FAA approved Part 141 high altitude helicopter flight training school, Guidance Aviation, … Continued

Helicopter Pilot School Scholarship Established in Baton Rouge

A helicopter pilot school scholarship has been established by Guidance Aviation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a $14,000 donation to the Baton Rouge College Foundation. The helicopter pilot scholarship is designed to help students determine if they are on the right career path prior to committing to the Helicopter Pilot Operations degree at Baton Rouge … Continued

Moustaches and Pilots, An All American Event

It’s The 2013 All American Moustache Contest & Student BBQ, “IF YOU MOUSTACHE” Moustaches and Pilots dominated the all American event and once again everyone had a feast during Guidance Aviation’s September Student BBQ. During the event, new students were recognized while current students and staff members were acknowledged for their accomplishments. Most notable was … Continued

Rotors to Remember – Helicopter Flights for Firefighters

Rotors to Remember: Tim’s Toyota Center and Guidance Aviation Fly to Support Prescott Firefighter’s Charities Guidance Aviation, in partnership with Tim’s Toyota Center and the 2013 Yavapai Fair, will be providing helicopter rides during “Rotors to Remember” in support of the Prescott Firefighter’s Charities. The fund raising flights will take place on Friday, September 27th, … Continued

iPads Arrive at Helicopter Flight School

iPads for Helicopter Flight Students: Hi Def Videos, Mobile APP, Maneuvers, Navigation iPads arrived for helicopter flight students in the Guidance Aviation flight training program.  These iPads will be used in the cockpit as an electronic information management device. Referred to as Electronic Flight Bags, or EFBs, the iPads contain geo-referenced navigational charts and ADS-B … Continued

Helicopter Flight Training Scholarship Deadline August 16

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