Ryan Kelly, Veteran, Wounded Warrior, Helicopter Pilot Ryan Kelly, U.S. Military Veteran and Wounded Warrior, is now a Medevac Helicopter Pilot in Texas for PHI, Inc., despite being a below knee amputee. Kelly was recently featured on CBS news (video below), and is a former helicopter flight student and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-I) – Helicopters, … Continued
“Rescue 1” Search and Rescue Success for YCSO Air Operations YCSO Search and Rescue Helicopter, “RESCUE 1” was an integral part of the most recent search and rescue effort of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO). Just before 4 PM on Sunday, March 9, 2014, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s office was notified regarding a missing person in … Continued
Guidance Louisiana is Robinson’s newest helicopter dealership Guidance Louisiana, LLC of Baton Rouge, LA has just launched a new Robinson Helicopter Dealership. On Friday, February 21, 2014, the dealership became official when Chief Pilot, Matt Cavenagh, received delivery of a new 2014 Robinson R66 Helicopter from the Robinson manufacturing facility in Torrance, California. “Guidance Louisiana will be providing sales and service … 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
Helicopters and mountain biking are the passions of Israel Tilman, semi-pro mountain biker and helicopter flight student at Guidance Aviation. Tilman is one of the many helicopter flight students taking advantage of Guidance Aviation’s unique program which blends student activities outside the classroom with actual flight training. Mountain biking, Rally Racing, and Wakeboarding are great examples … Continued
AOPA Supports Bill To Redefine Third Class Medical Requirements The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed enthusiastic support for a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today that would give the FAA 180 days to redefine its Third Class Medical requirements and allow greater access for pilots to fly. The General Aviation … Continued
True Grit. That’s what you need to succeed as a helicopter pilot. As you struggle with the books, massive amounts of new information, work, and personal time while wondering if you can do this helicopter pilot thing, thinking, “I can’t keep up… The others seem to be doing this so much more easily…I am just … Continued
Helicopter Pilot Careers driven by Gulf Region’s Off-Shore Oil and Gas Operator Demand for more Transportation to Off-Shore Rigs Helicopters pilot careers are being driven by a strong demand for new helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico. As off-shore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico increase production, they require more off-shore helicopter … Continued
Guidance Aviation Helicopter Pilot Swoops Up Picnickers As An Outing Turns Into an Engagement Love is in the air literally and vertically as a Guidance Aviation helicopter flight instructor, Scott Mahon, CFI-I, now a matchmaker as well, swoops up a pair of picnickers and the ride of their lives turns into smiles and an engagement.Here’s … Continued
A helicopter pilot school scholarship has been established by Guidance Aviation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a $14,000 donation to the Baton Rouge College Foundation. The helicopter pilot scholarship is designed to help students determine if they are on the right career path prior to committing to the Helicopter Pilot Operations degree at Baton Rouge … Continued