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
If you missed the latest Guidance Aviation newsletter, or haven’t signed up to receive it, here’s the LINK Congratulations to all of our former flight instructors and graduates who have recently launched their new careers as professional helicopter pilots! Brett Woods – Papillon Helicopters. Hunter Jefferson – Papillon Helicopters & remains as Stage Check Pilot for Guidance … Continued
The HELI-PHOTOS Sweepstakes Semi-Finalists of 2014 have been selected! Check them out below and go to our Facebook Page to vote on your favorites. Winners to be announced soon! 1st Place Wins a GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition & custom engraved iPAD mini 2nd Place Wins a Nomex flight suit and Leather flight jacket 3rd Place … Continued
Maverick Helicopters has once again been named Concierge Choice Award winner for Best Tour Company in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association (SNHCA). The 2014 win marks the fifth consecutive year that Maverick Helicopters has received this prestigious award. SNHCA, which was established in 1990, is an association of more than 300 professional … Continued
HELI-EXPO 2014 Highlights Video, HELI-PHOTOS ’14 Sweepstakes HELI-EXPO 2014 highlights video and a grip load of incredible HELI-PHOTOS ’14 submissions are in! Below is a Rotorcraft Pro Media Network – Guidance Aviation Video Production, sponsored by Airbus Helicopters. Approximately 13 minutes in length, the video covers everything from the HAI Career Fair and hiring organizations to new technology and of course, … Continued
Arizona high schoolers and adults now have a gateway to multiple aviation careers through Yavapai College’s Aviation Technology Degree program Become an Air Traffic Controller, Flight Service Specialist, or Flight Dispatcher right in Prescott, Arizona. Yavapai College of Prescott, AZ has developed an Aviation Technology degree program for students pursuing aviation careers. The Yavapai College Aviation … Continued
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a final rule that requires helicopter operators, including air ambulances, to have stricter flight rules and procedures, improved communications, training, and additional on-board safety equipment. The rule represents the most significant improvements to helicopter safety in decades and responds to government’s and industry’s concern … Continued
Helicopter celebrated during Prescott Aviation History Program at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott DLC Auditorium Everyone is invited to the next ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program, this Wednesday, 19 March. The presenter will be Roger Messick, US Army, Ret. who served two tours in Vietnam, 1962-63 and 1965-66. His talk is entitled “The Flying Banana; Vietnam’s Unsung Hero”. As an Amy combat helicopter pilot, he flew … Continued