In The Male Dominated Worlds of Helicopter Aviation and Finance, CFO Nancy Armstrong is Pilot in Command Nancy Armstrong was born in McKinney, Texas and raised in Prescott, Arizona by a single, working mother with five children. Her mother, an elementary school teacher, instilled in Nancy the values of education and working diligently towards her … Continued
R44 Helicopter Maintenance Overhaul Ever wonder what takes place during a full helicopter maintenance overhaul of a Robinson R44? Wonder no more as you watch this time-lapse video of the Prescott Wing and Rotor Maintenance Technicians do their voodoo to keep one of the country’s busiest helicopter fleets flying safely. Great job to all the … Continued
Guidance Aviation Student Services Department – The Art of Writing and Flying The first day of your helicopter flight training is the day you start presenting yourself to the world. How you act, your work ethic, your attitude, and of course your flying skills all play major roles in your success as a pilot. What … Continued
Running Landings – “A Feeling Unlike Any Other.” In this week’s HELI-YEAH Video of the Week, Charly Mabry, US Military Veteran and student helicopter pilot at Guidance Aviation, discusses his flight training and experiences with “Running Landings” in the Robinson R66. Check out Charly as he describes his elevated heart rate and the “sound of … Continued
Embry-Riddle Career Expo Provides Venue for Helicopter Aviation Careers Guidance Aviation participated in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Career Expo on October 02, 2014, sharing the current and upcoming career opportunities at Guidance Aviation as the helicopter flight training organization continues to grow. Growth Means Jobs and Career Starts The past four years are a story of growth, … Continued
New Helicopter Pilots and Safety Excellence Recognized During BBQ Hosted by Guidance Aviation Each semester, new helicopter pilots and safety excellence are recognized at the Baton Rouge Community College – Guidance Aviation BBQ, celebrating the successes of the Baton Rouge Community College helicopter aviation students. Graduates of this degree program will earn their Associate of … Continued
HELI-YEAH VIDEO OF THE WEEK – Sept 29, 2014 The HELI-YEAH Video of the Week for September 29, 2014 is the Prescott Rally Video produced last year by Guidance Aviation Media. In 2013, the Guidance Aviation helicopter fleet covered the Prescott Rally from the air. We’re doing it again on October 3 – 4, 2014, as … Continued
Welcome Nikki Henderson to Guidance Aviation If anyone embodies true southern hospitality at Guidance Aviation, it’s Nikki Henderson. Born and raised in Baton Rouge Louisiana, Henderson graduated from the Army’s Finance School. Now, out of the Army, Henderson is busy raising her three daughters (2,4,7 years old) with her husband. Active in the local community … Continued
If You Want It Bad Enough, You Will Figure It Out… When asked what inspired Wes Carter, CFI-I, U.S. Military Veteran, to become a helicopter pilot, the first thing that sprang from his lips was, “Mom”. “She was a hard ass and has always worked diligently for everything she has. She would never feel bad … Continued
Bose A20 Aviation Headsets and Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) arrived for the helicopter flight students at Guidance Aviation of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While the A20 noise cancelling headsets provide an extraordinary level of sound clarity and comfort for the student pilot, the EFBs (iPAD minis) contain geo-referenced navigational charts and ADS-B traffic avoidance data. Each EFB … Continued