Discover Aviation Camp and Stacy Howard Give Lift to Future Female Pilots

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

Pavement Preservation Prescott Municipal Airport – Update

From the Prescott Airport Admin: The pavement preservation and sealcoat work is scheduled for May 29 – June 3, 2014. Work will begin at 0800 Local beginning with the Bottleneck Hangar Ramp. PLEASE REMOVE ANY VEHICLES (AUTOMOBILES, MOTORCYCLES, RVs, ETC.) FROM THE RAMP AREA FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT TO AVOID ANY DELAYS AND/OR … Continued

Guidance Aviation Student BBQ, Prescott Flight Ops – May 16, 2014

Helicopter flight students and their families along with Guidance Aviation Staff & Instructors are invited to the May 16th Student BBQ.  New students will be recognized as well as the accomplishments of current students and staff. Questions regarding the event should be directed to Sandra Pryor, Guidance Aviation Admin Bldg at 928-443-9370.  SEE EVENT LINK. WHEN: May … Continued

Cleanest Air in the United States is in Prescott Arizona

The cleanest air in the U.S., as measured by the American Lung Association’s State of The Air Report 2013, is in Prescott, Arizona. Specifically, Prescott’s air is the cleanest metropolitan air in a 24 hour period for particulate pollution. Particulate Pollution Explained “Particulate matter,” also known as particle pollution or PM, is a complex mixture … Continued

Adopt A Highway Clean Up April 26th

Guidance Aviation Gets Dirty to Keep Prescott Clean! Guidance Aviation of Prescott Arizona adopted the portion of HWY 89, adjacent the Prescott Airport (KPRC), and is committed to the effort twice per year – Spring and Fall! We will meet at the Student Services building at 7:30 am for donuts, bagels, coffee and juice and … Continued

2014 Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike Race in Prescott, AZ

The Largest Mountain Bike Race in the Country with Largest Cash Purse, Takes Place in Prescott, Arizona Hot on the trail of the 2014 Whiskey Off-Road, the pro category is packed with an ever growing depth of talent. Comprising a who’s who of national and international mountain bikers, Prescott, AZ will host a fierce battle … Continued

Prescott Airport Runway Safety Action Team

Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) Meeting 04.08.14 Prescott Municipal Airport (KPRC) and FAA will be holding KPRC’s annual Runway SafetyOn Tuesday, April 8th starting at 10:00 AM, the Action Team (RSAT). This meeting is open to all Prescott airport users and tenants. Prescott Municipal Airport Administration Building 2nd Floor Conference Room 6546 Crystal Lane 10:00 … Continued

Become an Air Traffic Controller, Flight Service Specialist, Flight Dispatcher at Yavapai College

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

FAA Notification for Prescott Municipal Airport (KPRC)

PRC1 Departure will be the new Obstacle Departure Procedure for Ernest A. Love Field FAA Notification:  The FAA has notified the Airport that effective April 3, 2014, the PRC1 Departure will be the new Obstacle Departure Procedure for Ernest A. Love Field. This procedure will be mandatory for all IFR departures and pilots can expect their … Continued

Prescott Aviation History Program: The Flying Banana, Vietnam’s Unsung Hero

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