X-Copter announces the Next Generation of helicopter flight simulators for the primary flight training market Called “X-Copter”, it is an eighth generation helicopter flight simulator that has been in development since 2006 and the core component of the nationally recognized “Flight Cost Reduction Training” program at Guidance Aviation. Engineered for the primary flight training market, … Continued
HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards Dinner is HELI-EXPO’s premier event Chris Horton, CFI-I, Manager of Flight Operations for Guidance Aviation of Prescott, AZ. and Baton Rouge, LA., was honored at the HAI HELI-EXPO® Awards Dinner, Wednesday evening, February 26, 2014. The Honorable Deborah Hersman, Chairman of the National Transporation Safety Board (NTSB) and keynote speaker of … Continued
Mickey’s got nothing on HELI-EXPO 2014 The aircraft have arrived at this year’s HELI-EXPO, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center, adjacent to Disneyland. For pilots, industry professionals, and enthusiasts, the convention center has been transformed into the rotorcraft industry’s Magic Kingdom, complete with manufacturers, service providers, and flight schools. It truly is “The Happiest … Continued
Helicopter Industry in Louisiana and Gulf Region shows strength as Precision Heliparts of Louisiana doubles its size LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 18, 2014 / PRNewswire / – Lafayette, Lousiana based Precision Heliparts – Louisiana (PHP-LA) has announced that it has doubled the size of its facility to 10,000 square feet. This expansion comes just 18 months since PHP-LA’s parent company Precision … Continued
Louisiana helicopter pilot program continues to grow as college’s students receive solo wings and new Veterans enter program The Louisiana helicopter pilot program at Baton Rouge Community College continues to grow as the program’s first semester students received their solo wings and new helicopter flight students entering the program were recognized at the Baton Rouge … Continued
Time To Kiss Some Glass! As Robinson Helicopters announces the introduction of glass instrument panels and advanced avionics for the R22, R44, and R66’s, Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana is upgrading its fleet with Garmin G500H glass panels. “We decided a while back to invest in fleet upgrades that would better represent industry … Continued
30 Year US Army Veteran and Former Exec Director of Louisiana Dept. of Veteran Affairs to Address Baton Rouge Community College – Guidance Aviation Flight Students Col. Joey Strickland, a 30 year Veteran of the US Army, is set to address the Baton Rouge Community College helicopter flight students during the BRCC – Guidance Aviation … Continued
HAI Wants You to Pay It Forward, Be A Mentor The helicopter industry has provided incredible opportunities to thousands of individuals and organizations. As helicopter aviation continues to grow, HAI ( Helicopter Association International ) is seeking your help. From HAI: “Helicopter Association International (HAI) is producing a short video on mentoring, and we need … Continued
Prescott students are first to fly in new, hi-tech helicopter flight simulators Fifteen Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy students participated in helicopter flight ground school instruction at Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona, learning what it is like to become a professional helicopter pilot. During the ground school instruction, the students learned about general helicopter aerodynamics and … Continued
The 2014 AgustaWestland Safety Excellence Award recipient is Mr. Chris Horton, CFI-I, Manager of Flight Operations, Guidance Aviation. Helicopter Association International (HAI) announced the winners of the 2014 Salute to Excellence Awards, which “recognize those who, through either a single act or a lifetime of service and dedication, have exemplified the best the helicopter industry has to … Continued