Jake Clark is the newest team member at Utah Helicopter's Pocatello, Idaho location
Utah Helicopter would like to announce that
JAKE CLARK
has been hired as a helicopter instructor at our Pocatello, Idaho location. Jake is a valuable asset to the Utah Helicopter Flight Academy team and we are glad to have him on board–this time as an instructor.
Yavapai County Sheriff's Robinson R44 helicopter donated by Guidance Aviation
Prescott, Arizona (January 19, 2012) – On Friday, January 20, 2012, at 4:00pm local time, Guidance Aviation will be presenting to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) the newly painted Robinson R44 helicopter which Guidance Aviation donated to the YCSO in October, 2010. This event is a part of the Guidance Aviation BBQ taking place at 6418 MacCurdy Drive, Prescott, AZ. 86301, south ramp of the Prescott Airport in front of Guidance Aviation building.
Present at the event will be Sheriff Mascher, Sheriff Waugh (retired), Commander Russell, Lt. Newnum, Dwight Develyn (YCSO Media/Crime Prevention Coordinator), Board Members and other deputies of YCSO. Guidance Aviation faculty, flight students and families will be present as well. Helicopter and Airplane Rides will be provided by Guidance Aviation in addition to food and beverages being served at the event. City officials and Media are invited.
Guidance Aviation is the first FAA Part 141 High Altitude Helicopter flight training facility in the U.S., specializing in helicopter and airplane flight training. The Yavapai College
Professional Pilot Program, Helicopters, is VA Approved, Chapter 33 benefits for veteran helicopter flight training.
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Help Mountain Ridge Helicopters raise $1,000 for the Special Olympics
Mountain Ridge Helicopters is helping to raise money for the Special Olympics by participating in the 2012 Polar Plunge!
Have you dreaded the stage checks! Have you lost sleep the night before because you knew you were going to be tested on your flying skills…well fret no more…it’s time for payback!
How would you like to see Chief Pilot Matt Smith plunge into some icy cold water!
Well he told us he would if we could raise money for the Special Olympics 2012 Polar Plunge. OUR GOAL IS $1000, I think we can do it!
Then join us Saturday January 21st to watch the big event!
We are accepting donations at the following website http://www.events.org/sponsorship.aspx?id=35357 or make a donation via paypal with email fly@mountainridgeheli.com.
Guidance Aviation Instructor Pilots Shannon Bowman (PIC) and Ben Lewis (Spotter) took off at approximately 0900 on Thursday, January 12, 2011 to search for a man who was low on fuel and lost while driving through mountainous terrain. Heading south just west of Black Canyon City to the GPS coordinates that were provided to the Guidance Pilots by YCSO, the Guidance crew made contact with Sheriff Tom Frank (Frank51) and quickly located the jeep and driver. The Guidance crew then began searching for a trail that the jeep could use to exit the area.
Shannon Bowman piloting the Guidance R44 in Search and Rescue
A trail for the jeep was quickly found by the Guidance helicopter crew and the jeep began to exit. As the jeep did so, a driver and passenger of another vehicle with a flat tire were founding walking and the jeep was able to give those people a ride out of the mountainous terrain (a two for one!).
After about an hour on site, the Guidance crew departed from the scene. As they did so, they viewed Frank51 making contact with the jeep and occupants, assisting them the rest of the way down the mountain.
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Students enrolling in the Flight Instructor Course at Mountain Ridge can receive Veterans benefits under either Chapter 30 or 33
Mountain Ridge Helicopters is pleased to announce that the VA has approved it’s Flight Instructor Course which after completion the pilot will be able to perform one of the most vital and influential roles in aviation, instructing others how to fly helicopters. Now, students enrolling in the Flight Instructor Course at Mountain Ridge can receive financial benefits under either Chapter 30 or 33. We are excited to continue working with our veterans and are committed to providing them, and all our students, with comprehensive and affordable training!
Mountain Ridge Helicopters is located in Northern Utah at the Logan-Cache Airport. MRH offers one on one training, Mountain flying and an excellent place to live. Contact Mountain Ridge Helicopters today to learn about the Helicopter Pilot Training Programs.
I ran across the short video today from Fort Wayne Helicopters and thought you may want to see it. It answers the old “should I get my fixed wing rating first?” question a lot of aspiring professional helicopter pilots always seem to ask… the answer? Watch the video!
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A partnership between Big Bend Community College and Inland Helicopters of Spokane will provide opportunities for students to become helicopter pilots while earning an associates degree. The new helicopter pilot training program begins in January of 2012.
“This is another example of the type of public/private partnerships we must establish to create new programs in today’s economy,” said BBCC President Bill Bonaudi. The partnership opens a new range of careers for BBCC aviation students, including emergency medical services, power line patrol, tourism, law enforcement, fire fighting, logging, aerial photography, agriculture, border patrol, fish and wildlife counts, and news gathering.
“Students in the helicopter pilot program will be enrolled as BBCC students,” said BBCC Flight Instructor John Swedburg. Flight instruction and two helicopters will be provided by Inland Helicopters at Grant County International Airport. “Inland Helicopters will recruit for us, and they have Veteran’s Administration and federal financial aid funding options to help students,” Swedburg said. With Inland Helicopter providing the instructors and equipment, BBCC will provide instruction in ground school, meteorology, technical writing and math—the same classes taken by students enrolled in BBCC’s Commercial Pilot Program. Inland will develop some classroom instruction to “fill the gaps” pertinent to helicopters, said David Valenti of Inland Helicopters. “Aerodynamics and weight and balance are different for helicopters than for airplanes, for instance,” Valenti said.
Inland Helicopter uses Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters for primary training. The two-seat R22 gets most of the training time due to its lower operating and maintenance costs. The R44 has twice the useful load and faster cruising speed.
Students who complete the program can graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree and FAA certificates including Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Certified Flight Instructor. “Big Bend was very receptive and enthusiastic in working with us,” Valenti said. “Their instructors measure their flight time experience in the thousands of hours, so they know what they are doing.”
Valenti said national statistics show an improving job market for helicopter pilots. Among helicopter pilots, 25 percent are over age 61, and 22 percent are between age 51 and 61. Upcoming retirements will create a shortage, he said.
BBCC has had a commercial pilot program since 1965. The program has 27 aircraft in its fleet and is the largest and most successful pilot training program in the Pacific Northwest.
For more information contact Inland Helicopters at (509) 534-9114 or Big Bend Community College at (509) 793-2004
Guidance Aviation Helicopter Training Arizona
On November 17, the new R66 Turbine (Jet) Helicopter program kicks off at Guidance Aviation, Prescott Municipal airport. The start of this program is being celebrated by Guidance Aviation staff, faculty and helicopter flight students in the Yavapai College – Guidance Aviation Professional Pilot Program – Helicopters.
John Stonecipher, CEO, Guidance Aviation states, “This is an important milestone not only for Yavapai College and Guidance Aviation, but also for Prescott and the State of Arizona. This Turbine Transition Program at Guidance Aviation is the very first turbine helicopter dedicated to a collegiate program in the state of Arizona.
Additionally, this jet powered helicopter is the type of aircraft that most students will be flying in industry once they graduate and begin their careers. The R66 helicopter’s Rolls Royce turbine power plant provides increased reserved power and improved altitude performance.
Yavapai College and Guidance Aviation are very proud to share this development with the community.”
Guidance Aviation is the first FAA Part 141 High Altitude Helicopter flight training facility in the U.S., specializing in helicopter and airplane flight training. The Yavapai College Professional Pilot Program, Helicopters, is VA Approved, Chapter 33 benefits for veteran helicopter flight training.
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Media Contact:
G Roginson
Guidance Aviation Marketing / PR
6565 Crystal Lane
Prescott, AZ. 86305
Tel: 928-443-9370
Email: guidancepr@gmail.com
Website: www.guidance.aero
