Photo Copyright (c) 2012, Guidance Aviation Born in Prescott, Arizona, Israel Tilman grew up traveling the world with his globetrotting missionary parents. A U.S. Marine Veteran, having served five years active duty and three years inactive reserves, Tilman discovered he could use his GI Bill benefits to pay for his helicopter flight training at Guidance … Continued
Guidance Aviation chose Arizona for the United States’ first FAA approved Part 141 high altitude helicopter flight training facility because of the elevation of the state’s former capital, Prescott. Many still think “heat” and “desert” when they hear “Arizona”. What they may not realize is that Prescott is located at an elevation of 5,400′, offering … Continued
Congratulations to Chase Grantham on his first helicopter solo! Chase was also the winner of the Guidance Aviation HELI-EXPO photo contest! Nicely done Chase. 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
Congratulations Shawn Mizoguchi on your CFI Checkride. Great job! – Guidance Aviation 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
Congratulations to Guidance Aviation flight instructors Alex Clark, CFI-I, Mark Galvin, CFI-I, Billy Ringer, CFI-I and Kyle Shuffler, CFI-I. Clark and Galvin both recently landed jobs at NorthStar Trekking while Ringer and Shuffler have taken positions at Maverick Helicopters. Congrats guys! ALEX CLARK, CFI-I “My sister, who was studying aeronautical engineering at Embry-Riddle, recommended Guidance Aviation. … Continued
What if your were stranded, lost, injured, or all of these? What would you wish for? Food, water, or perhaps the beating blades of a Search and Rescue helicopter? Based on these stats and stories, I’d be wishing for those sweet beating blades yelling to me, “I got you.” Below is a snippet for the … Continued
Feb. 12, 2013 – GAMA recently reported a 21% increase in helicopter sales over last year. This is good news for our industry. A greater demand for helicopters means more jobs for helicopter pilots. See overview of report and links below: YEAR END SHIPMENTS OF HELICOPTERS MANUFACTURED WORLDWIDE 2011 2012 CHANGE Piston 268 328 +22.4% Single … Continued
Jay Van Wagenen, Guidance Aviation Graduate, now flies an Agusta A109E Power for ERA Helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico. Jay recently touched base with us to catch us up on what he’s doing and we also asked him a few questions about his training and career. “I have flown the B206L over the Grand … Continued
If you’re told that high altitude flight experience during your helicopter flight training is just a bunch of fluff, ask the Chief Pilot of the world’s largest fleet of ECO-Star helicopters what he thinks. “… As you are well aware, the mountainous regions encompassing the Grand Canyon is among the most challenging of flight environments. … Continued
Congratulations to Robert Mazur on earning his Commercial Pilot rating, helicopters! The following flight programs are offered at Guidance Aviation: Private Pilot Instrument Pilot Commercial Rating Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFI-I)