This year, we launched the first HELIPHOTOS Sweepstakes. There were hundreds of photo submissions, thousands of votes, and tens of thousands of viewers. Honestly, we didn’t expect such a great turnout and it took us longer than expected to go through all the submissions to pick a winner. After uploading all the files, our team … Continued
The latest Guidance Aviation BBQ in Prescott, Arizona took place on Friday, August 22, 2014, recognizing recent student helicopter pilot and staff accomplishments. As meals were served and helicopter rides given, the following were recognized. Great job everyone! Career Placement Success Before we check out all the recent accomplishments recognized at the BBQ, we want … Continued
What is the best helicopter flight school? Prospective helicopter pilots seeking guidance on selecting the best helicopter pilot school frequently ask us this question. We believe the answer resides within the hearts and minds of the future pilots themselves – The best helicopter flight school is the one that is right for you. To guide … Continued
The World’s Largest Golf Outing (WLGO) with the motto “Golfing for Good” and raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), took place on Monday, August 11, 2014. Team Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona made its debut and placed a very respectable 2nd! To date, the Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott, Arizona has raised $3,975. To … Continued
The release of Disney’s movie “Planes: Fire and Rescue” brought much needed support to our wildland firefighters nationally as private screenings of the firefighting movie were held across the country to raise funds for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation. Each private screening was organized by a local host. In Northern Arizona, the Prescott Valley and Sedona … Continued
Rendell Veldstra discusses his dreams of flight and the challenges of pilot training as he reaps the wind in his pursuit to become a professional helicopter pilot. [UPDATE 01.24.15 – Rendell Veldstra was hired as a helicopter flight instructor at the Guidance Aviation flight operations in Baton Rouge, LA. Congrats Rendell!] Just like a farmer … Continued
In 1999, the first Discover Aviation Camp hosted 17 campers. The only thing missing during that first camp was experiencing an actual flight. By 2003 the camp had arranged the proper insurance and safe guards to allow Girl Scouts to fly and since that year, over 150 Girl Scouts have experienced a flight lesson. “The … Continued
The Omni Airport (L46) was opened in May, 2014 to Guidance Aviation aircraft to provide an additional practice area for the program’s helicopter flight students. Located approximately 8 nm west of KBTR (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport), the Omni Airport is a private airport, owned by Mr. Craig Gaspard. Special thanks to Mr. Gaspard! 1st Annual Crawfish … Continued
Sikorski S-97 Raider Ready in 2015 The Sikorski S-97 Raider will begin beating the air into submission in 2015. It will be the only production ready prototype rotorcraft of its kind – a compound-coaxial helicopter which will reach an incredible 275 mph. That’s about 100 mph faster than the proven Black Hawk helicopter. Check out … Continued
U.S. Military Veterans Enrolled in Collegiate Helicopter Pilot Training ask Arnold Schwarzenegger for a “GET TO THE CHOPPER” Shout-Out U.S. Military Veterans enrolled in the Guidance Aviation helicopter pilot program are asking Arnold Schwarzenegger for a “Get To The Chopper” shout-out. Will he respond? Check out the video: The term “Get to the chopper” was … Continued