2013 was a fantastic year for the organization, aviation, and most importantly our students and graduates.

In this issue, we will be covering the Guidance Aviation graduates who are now working as professional helicopter pilots, the incredible successes of 2013, recent milestones of 2014, top videos, and our collegiate partners' aviation programs.

And, don't forget to check out the "Get To The Choppa" video below!

CONTENTS

LOUISIANA SCHOLARSHIPS

COLLEGIATE INSTITUTIONS

ABOUT GUIDANCE AVIATION

Guidance Aviation Graduates Landing Jobs

The end of 2013 and the start of 2014 meant the beginning of new careers for many Guidance Aviation graduates and former flight instructors (CFI-I). Congratulations to these Professional Pilots! Here are some of the latest successes:

Brett Woods - Papillon Helicopters.
Hunter Jefferson - Papillon Helicopters & remains as Stage Check Pilot for Guidance Aviation.
Jason Martin - Papillon Helicopters & remains as Stage Check Pilot for Guidance Aviation.
Judd Rolfes - Sundance Helicopters.
Scott Mahon - Papillon Helicopters & remains as Stage Check Pilot for Guidance Aviation.
Robert Dean Roderick - Papillon Helicopters & remains as Stage Check Pilot for Guidance Aviation.
Curtis Marshall - Redding Air Service, also accepted into the FAA's DPE program.
Kenan Bahadir - Guidance Aviation Graduate, started his career flying for Maverick Helicopters.
Kenan is now an EMS Pilot for AirMethods - Saving Lives!
Who did we miss? See next article below! Alumni, tell us where you're at!!


Brett Woods,CFI-I, Guidance Aviation Grad, U.S. Military Veteran, Pilot, Papillon Helicopters		Hunter Jefferson, CFI-I, Guidance Aviation Grad, Pilot, Papillon Helicopters

Scott Mahon, CFI-I, Guidance Aviation Grad, Pilot, Papillon Helicopters

Here Are Some of The Companies Hiring Guidance Aviation Graduates

Air Methods

Air Methods has built its reputation on a commitment to quality patient care and safety in aviation operations. Since 1980, Air Methods has been dedicated to air medical transport and has grown to become the most experienced air medical operator in the industry. Transcending three decades, Air Methods continues to maintain an industry-leading position. While they call Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado home, their operations expand from Alaska to Key West. Currently, Air Methods has more than 300 bases of operations that serve 48 states. They operate eight maintenance centers of excellence throughout the nation and a national communications center.

Maverick Helicopters

Maverick Helicopters� offers VIP-level service from various departure locations, including Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon. Maverick has the top safety record of any tourism-based aviation company in the world. Its airline division, Maverick Airlines, departs from the Henderson Executive Airport. Whether it is a Grand Canyon Helicopter tour, a flight above the Las Vegas Strip, or an airline flight throughout the stunning Southwest, you are sure to experience a breathtaking tour of the most beautiful scenery in the Western United States. Maverick Grand Canyon Tours offers the highest level of safety and service in the industry and has over 18 years' experience of making dreams come true!

Papillon Helicopters

Established in 1965, Papillon Helicopters operates a fleet of 48 helicopters including Bell 206L, 206B, Bell 407, A-Star 350B BA B2, MD900, EC130 and fixed wing aircraft (deHavilland Twin Otter). With 600+ employees, Papillon's Utility and Contract divisions support the Grand Canyon National Park, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Defense, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Game & Fish, Tucson Electric Power, and Bar 10 Ranch. Papillon's airport locations include McCarran Intl(LAS), Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN), Boulder City Airport (61B), Grand Canyon West Airport(1G4), and Page Muni (PGA).

Redding Air Service

In business since 1957, Redding Air Service has a long history of providing consistently superior service and support.
Redding Air Service is an FAA Part 135 Certified Air Carrier. They offer a wide variety of charter options to include aerial limousine, firefighting, utility services, advanced flight training as well as still photography, video or film flights.

Sundance Helicopters

Established in 1985, Sundance Helicopters operates a fleet of 23 luxury helicopters consisting of American Eurocopter A-Star AS350's, EC130's and the new EC130T2 helicopters. All of the Sundance helicopters offer forward facing seats, air conditioning and wraparound windows for unrestricted views.

Veteran? Thinking about Applying? - Veterans In Student Services Are Ready To Serve You

Prospective students should know that Guidance Aviation maintains a staff of U.S. Military Veterans in its student

Zach Talraas Army Veteran Helicopter Flight Student Guidance Aviation

Zach Talraas, US Army Veteran, Helicopter Flight Student & Student Services Representative

services department to answer all Veterans' questions on:

Utilizing G.I. Bill benefits for helicopter flight training
BAH (Basic Allowance For Housing)
VA paperwork
Eligibility requirements
What's covered
What it takes to get through the application process.

It's all about Veterans helping Veterans. You've Earned It.

Zach Talraas, a five year US Army Veteran, 82nd Airborne, Infantry, Purple Heart Recipient, is our newest addition to the Guidance Aviation Student Services Department.

"Using the Post 9/11 GI Bill has made my transition back to school easier because I don't have to worry about the financial aspect of my education and training. I know my tuition and books are covered 100%, and the BAH I receive takes care of my housing costs. Being able to concentrate completely on my training and school work, instead of how I am going to pay for school, makes life exponentially less stressful," Zach Talrass, Veteran, Student Services, Guidance Aviation.

Contact Guidance Aviation today to start your training.

Guidance Aviation is a U.S. Military Friendly Organization

Guidance Aviation Alumni - We're Launching an Alumni Web Portal, Let's Make Contact

MYGA Web Portal

Alumni, we are launching a new Guidance Aviation Alumni portal on our website. This portal will be a great resource for our Alumni, providing networking opportunities, job information, and a great way to stay in touch with fellow alumni. Please check in with us and let us know where you are at so we can send you information on how to sign into the new alumni portal.

Please email us your updated information to the Alumni Email: [email protected]

Please include:

First, Last Name
Email
Mailing Address
Where you work
*All info will be kept private. This info will enable us to contact you with Alumni updates. Thank you!
Make sure to mention you're an Alumnus!

X-Copter Flight Simulators Purchased For Advanced Simulation Labs in Arizona and Louisiana

NEXTGEN Flight SIM: X-Copter.aero

Called "X-Copter", it is an eighth generation helicopter flight simulator that has been in development since 2006 and the core component of the nationally recognized "Flight Cost Reduction Training" program at Guidance Aviation. Engineered for the primary flight training market, the X-Copter simulates the Robinson R22 and R44 models. The R66 model is in development and future plans include the popular Schweizer, Bell, and Eurocopter models.