Prescott Summer Semester Student Recognition 2015

Students and their family members, and staff are welcome to join us for the new summer semester banquet, taking place at the “Old Clubhouse” now called the Prescott Centennial Event Center, across from Legend Aviation. We’ll be recognizing the achievements of current students and staff members. As with each new semester banquet, we’ll be recognizing … Continued

Whiskey Off-Road 2015 to Generate Millions for Prescott Arizona

Guidance Aviation named Official Sponsor of Nation’s Top Mountain Biking Event Prescott, Arizona – Guidance Aviation has been named an Official Sponsor of the 2015 Whiskey Off-Road, the epicenter of the mountain biking culture, taking place in Prescott, Arizona, April 24th – 26th. In 2013, the city-wide event added $4.4 million to the City of … Continued

2015 Whiskey Row Marathon

The YMCA’s Biggest Fundraiser is also one of the Most Challenging Marathons – Are You Tough Enough? The 2015 Whiskey Row Marathon takes place Saturday, May 2, 2015. With the event motto “Are You Tough Enough” the annual marathon is the Prescott YMCA’s largest fundraiser for program scholarships which help families in the Prescott community. Proceeds … Continued

2015 Whiskey Off-Road Results, Highlights, Videos

Prescott’s high country “epicness” was captured once again as mountain biking’s premier event, Epic Ride’s 2015 Whiskey Off-Road, was covered in the air and on the ground by event sponsor Guidance Aviation. Below are race results and videos! A special congratulations goes out to Prescott’s own Chloe Woodruff, who for the second year-in-a-row, took first place … Continued

Senator McCain and Representative Gosar Step Up and Take a Stand for Veterans

As reported in ENEWSAZ, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Paul Gosar (R – AZ 04), sent a letter addressed to Major General Robert M. Worley II, USAF (Ret.), Director of the Education Service at the Veterans Benefit Administration, expressing their concerns with recent actions by the Veterans Administration (VA). After sending the letter, Representative … Continued

Whiskey Off-Road 2015 To Generate Millions for Prescott Economy

Mountain Bikers and Pilots alike will be getting their Whiskey Tango On as Nation’s Premier Mountain Biking Event Takes Place in Prescott – April 24-26 April 14, 2015, Prescott, Arizona – Guidance Aviation has been named an Official Sponsor of the 2015 Whiskey Off-Road, the epicenter of the mountain biking culture, taking place in Prescott, … Continued

Press Release 02.02.15 – LZ Network Launched

Guidance Aviation Launches Landing Zone “LZ”  Network Prescott, AZ., February 04, 2015 – Guidance Aviation has officially announced the launch of its “LZ Network”, emphasizing off-airport operations and real world training. Students practice pinnacle landings, confined areas, and off-airport operations. Guidance has established off-airport LZ’s throughout the Prescott region, providing unique flight environments and real world challenges for … Continued

Helicopter Pilot School Named City’s Most Philanthropic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prescott, Arizona, January 30, 2015 – Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona was named the City’s Most Philanthropic Business for organizations with more than 50 employees during the “Healthy Prescott Business Awards”, hosted by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Since 2007, the helicopter pilot school has donated in excess of $580,000.00. These philanthropic … Continued

Press Release 1.22.15

William Shatner’s Moving America Forward TV Features Helicopter Flight Training Studio City, CA., January 22, 2015 – John Stonecipher, President, CEO, Guidance Aviation appeared on William Shatner’s Moving America Forward TV, a national television series which celebrates the achievements and contributions of businesses and entrepreneurs across America. During the interview, Stonecipher discusses Guidance Aviation’s partnerships … Continued

Fostering Hope in Children and Pursuing The Dream of Flying Helicopters, U.S. Marine Veteran Credits Wife for Inspiration and Bravery

Husband of 13 years and father of three children, Joel Skaggs, CFI-I, recently graduated from Yavapai College’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program, Aviation Technology – Helicopter Pilot. Skaggs, who served almost 11 years in the U.S. Marines, got hooked on helicopters during his first ride in the Marine Corp. when a CH-53 took him for … Continued