Chris Tatum, a former professional rock climbing instructor and guide, was ready for a change and wanted more for his wife and daughter. He knew a career flying helicopters was for him. After two years of commitment and hard work, Chris is now a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI-I), helicopters, at Guidance Aviation. In the video … Continued
Focusing on the person AND the pilot, Guidance Aviation creates unique opportunities for both its helicopter flight instructors and students. The mission is to improve lifestyles surrounding the flight operations while embedding both instructors and students pilots in real world flight scenarios and environments which will enrich their learning experiences and provide them the knowledge … Continued
Check out what U.S. Veterans John Cary, CFI-I, helicopter flight instructor, and Israel Tilman, helicopter flight student and mountain biker have to say about the opportunities being created at Guidance Aviation. Related Links: Wings, Wheels, and Rotors Get A U.S. Military Veteran Vertical A Huge Success for Prescott: The Whiskey Off-Road Mountain Bike Race Helicopter … Continued
Happy New Year everyone! 2012 was a fantastic year and 2013 promises to be even better. Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2013: Dozens of new, high definition online flight training videos thanks our media department and its commitment to high quality, exceptionally produced visual and audio based learning content. New programs and existing program … Continued
Congrats to more helicopter flight training students for their recent accomplishments! Blake Bailey has recently earned his Commercial Rating – Helicopters. Nice Job Blake. Casey White just earned his Instrument Rating – Helicopters. Congrats Casey! Last but not least, a big congratulations to Jeremy Hartt on earning his CFI – Certified Flight Instructor – Helicopters. … Continued
Congrats to Matt Sepi who just earn his wings (err, ROTORS) as he just passed his Private Pilot Checkride, Helicopters. Also, congratulations to Rodney Evans, who is now a Certified Flight Instructor – Helicopters, or as in this case, a “CFI in a Tie Who can Fly”. Has Guldrandsen been providing fashion tips to … Continued
We have more helicopter pilot training success stories, including a first solo, a new private pilot, commercial checkride and another professional pilot is made, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), at Guidance Aviation. Great job Ryan Proctor, CFI, helicopters! Eric Ramirez, Commercial Checkride, helicopters, nicely done.. Sean Regehr, Private Pilot, helicopters! First helicopter solo, Joel Skaggs, congratulations! … Continued
September, 2012, Alumni Dept., Guidance Aviation – This past week, upon graduating from the Yavapai College, Professional Pilot Degree Program, Helicopters, Nathan Lyon, CFII, Guidance Aviation Graduate and U.S. Marine Veteran, packed his truck and moved to St. Augustine, Florida where he started his career as a professional helicopter pilot for Old City Helicopters. “While … Continued
Most emergency personnel will tell you they only see the front end of an unfortunate incident. Rarely do the EMS and Search and Rescue professionals get to see the result of their work and have the opportunity to meet the people they have assisted. On Saturday, August 25, 2012 during the Grand Canyon Valle Airport … Continued
Pilot Kristi Grant, once Chief Instructor Pilot at Guidance Aviation, talks about her high altitude helicopter flight training and her career as a professional pilot in Vertical Magazine: READ: http://www.verticalmag.com/news/articles/20506-three-s-company.html http://guidance.aero/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1.jpg Special Guest Speaker on Safety Stand Down Day Mr. David Huntziner, MS, Ph.D.Safety Science,Sr. VP Helicopter Services,ARGUS PRISM Dr. David Huntzinger, Senior Vice President … Continued