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Greetings!
This is the 2012 Spring Edition of the Guidance Aviation Newsletter. As usual, a lot of good things have happened over the last quarter that we are excited to share with you. If you have a story you would like to share with us for the next newsletter, feel free to email it to us with your contact info to guidancepr@gmail.com Sincerely, Guidance Aviation
Tel: 928.443.9370
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Career Placement Success
First Semester 2012 has been bittersweet as
we begin to say goodbye to some Guidance Aviation Graduates and Instructor Pilots who begin their careers "on the outside".
Kenan Bahadir was recently hired by Maverick Helicopters, and although he'll stay on awhile for stage checks, we know we will be seeing less of him as time goes on. Congrats Kenan, you deserve it!
 | | Cody Cooper |
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Speaking of Career Placements, here are some Guidance Alumni Testimonials:
Harry Green
Jakub Singer
Mike Vickers
Alumni, we want to highlight you in our Careers Section!
Send us your Career story to: guidancepr@gmail.com
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Bringing Collegiate Experience to Student Services & Student Financing
As Guidance continues to improve and streamline the enrollment processes for inbound
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Robert Short pictured with his father and brother "back in the day". Can you name the aircraft type?
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helicopter flight students, another professional has been added to staff.
Complementing the outstanding work of current Student Services personnel Curtis Marshall and Jason Martin, both of whom are U.S. Military Veterans (see article on Curtis and Jason HERE), we welcome Robert Short of Chino Valley, Arizona.
Robert brings collegiate experience in student enrollment and student financing. Robert's primary mission is to work with prospective and current students to identify a variety financing options while helping to navigate the documents necessary during the enrollment process.
Born in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Robert comes from an aviation family. His father was an Air Force Instructor Pilot. You can view Robert Short's bio in the staff section HERE.
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Heli-Expo 2012 Roundup & Guidance Safety Management System
 | Heli Expo Landing:
Ben Lewis of Guidance Aviation
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Advanced Safety Management System course at
Heli-Expo. The Safety Management System introduced the basics of an SMS and implementation process. In this course, the FAA's Advisory Circular was explained regarding SMS and the future of it.
The Advanced Safety Management System course dived into the 4 components and 12 elements in a step-by-step process for implementation. This course also dissected the root causes of accidents in the helicopter industry and Procedural (intentional) Non-Compliance concerns.
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The courses are critical in the success of the
Matt Cavenaugh and Chris Horton have worked closely in the last six months to create the Safety Management System specific to the Guidance Aviation operations. This SMS encompasses the entire organization and creates an open environment for students and employees to voice their safety and hazard concerns.
Through the show, Chris Horton was asked to assist ARGUS in working with HAI to complete the mission specific standards and protocols for flight training. ARGUS is playing a critical role in the Helicopter Association International IS-BAO and accreditation processes. Additionally, Chris Horton will be seeking a position on the HAI Safety Committee.
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Guidance Aviation Donates $1,000 to ERAU Alumni Association at HAI
During Heli Expo 2012 in Dallas, Texas, Guidance Aviation's John "JJ" Johnson, Director of Academics, Dave Roy, Director of Flight Operations presented a $1,000 check to Bill Thompson, Director of Public and External Relations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott. Both Johnson and Roy are former faculty members of ERAU, Prescott Campus and both are graduates of ERAU, Prescott, AZ.
Guidance Aviation is one of N. Arizona's largest employers of ERAU graduates.
 | | "JJ" Johnson, Dir. Academics & Dave Roy, Dir. of Flight Ops, Guidance Aviation, present $1,000 check for ERAU Alumni Association Chapter to Bill Thompson, Dir. of Public & External Relations, ERAU |
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Turbine R66 Sales Boom as Turbine Transition Enrollment Grows
December 2011 marked the 100th Robinson R66 Turbine Helicopter to roll off the factory floor in Torrance, California. And, according to Robinson, "To date, the company has received over 380 R66 orders; more than 70% of those orders are from foreign countries. Foreign sales have consistently accounted for more than 60% of the company's overall aircraft sales. R66 S/N 0100 was delivered to National Airways Corp. (NAC), Robinson's longtime dealer in South Africa."
There's more good news. The high quality R66 Turbine is also driving good business in the U.S. Guidance Aviation's Turbine Transition Training program in Prescott, AZ. utilizes the Robinson R66 (pictured right) and the program has seen a growth of 450% since its introduction last semester. The students are enjoying the increased reserve power and improved altitude performance of the R66 Turbine as compared to the popular R44. And, the improved altitude performance is key for facilities like Guidance which provide high altitude helicopter flight training in the mountainous terrain of Prescott. Guidance Aviation maintains a fleet of 13 Robinson Helicopters and is a Robinson Certified Maintenance facility. Guidance also has a growing fleet of airplanes including Cirrus and PiperSport.
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Enhanced and Enlarged FAA Approved CATS Center at Guidance
(Computer Assisted Testing Service)
The FAA Approved CATS center at Guidance has been relocated and improved. Now located at the 6418 MacCurdy facility where the Guidance Red Bird Motion Flight Simulator is housed, the CATS center will now have a fourth station as well as a video monitoring system.
If you have any questions regarding CATS at Guidance Aviation, contact Lisa Musselman, CATS Manager and Test Proctor at 928-443-9370 or CONTACT US.
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Dispatch Upgrades
The Dispatch Center has been upgraded. Besides the obvious aesthetic improvements, the upgrades include enhanced ability to track all flights from takeoff to landing, increased safety and improved interface between students and instructors.
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R44 Presented to YCSO, $15,000 Given to YC Foundation
Additionally, a second check in the amount of $15,000 was given to Dean John Morgan of Yavapai College's Career and Technical Education. CEO, John Stonecipher and Guidance Aviation created the Guidance Aviation Scholarship in 2011 for helicopter flight students in need of financial assistance. $1,000 is given to the Yavapai College Foundation for each student enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Helicopter flight program.
 | | CEO John Stonecipher presents check to Yavapai College's Dean John Morgan |
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Spring 2012 Brings More SAR's
As mentioned in the Winter 2011 Newsletter, we were involved in a number of SAR (Search and Rescues). This Spring has been no different.
This past January, 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. READ MORE HERE
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On February 29, 2012, Hunter French, a Designated Pilot Examiner and Chief Pilot for Guidance Aviation AND a Department of Public Safety (DPS) Air Rescue Pilot, made a dramatic rescue yesterday after a boulder rolled off a mountainside and struck five teenagers as they were hiking in the White Tank mountains.
French hovered the helicopter on the side of the mountain to pick up the teenagers who could walk. The teenager in critical condition was long lined off the side of the mountain in a stretcher to ambulances waiting below. READ MORE HERE
Although Guidance was not involved in this SAR, we are especially proud of the DPS pilot, Hunter French, a Designated Pilot Examiner and Chief Pilot of Guidance Aviation. You got some "mad skills" Hunter, way to go! And, special thanks again to all DPS crews for the risks they take and the work they do! Great job. Check out the DPS Aviation Bureau HERE.
Links to 2011 SAR stories:
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The Collective Web - Online Updates You Should Know About
I. We have merged the Guidance Helicopters Facebook Page with the Guidance Aviation Facebook Page. If you haven't already, please Join Us on our new Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/GuidanceAviation
III. "MYGA" is now operational. Students and Staff members, you'll be receiving your
 initial Username and Passwords next week. "MYGA" will provide you access to online documents, videos, and other information pertinent to training and / or working at Guidance Aviation.
Best yet, it will be available to you 24/7.
You can check out the Login page at http://www.guidance.aero/my-ga
IV. Move over Howard Stern, the Wing & Rotor Podcast is now available online, free of charge, without commercials! Well, okay, we're not as polished as most radio shows, yet, but at least you can get the news on the go, LISTEN IN and FOLLOW. This is a pretty big development, so well discuss it more below.
V. You can now download an electronic version of the Guidance Aviation Brochure at http://www.guidance.aero/contact-us
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PODCAST: Wing and Rotor Podcast: Live
Sometimes, it's just easier listening. Now you can get quick updates, weekly, from the
Go now and listen to the latest episode, "Spring News" which is basically this Spring Newsletter in audio format.
Be looking for future episodes with live interviews and onsite event info. As we refine this, expect improved sound and content. Let us know what you think.
Send in your suggestions for Podcast topics to guidancepr@gmail.com .
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What's All The Buzz About? We Can't Tell You - Yet.
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Best Pic of The Quarter
The Ardy Clan from the Spring BBQ 2012
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Note to GA Staff, Students, Family, Friends
If you haven't already done so, it is important for you to please migrate over to our new Guidance Aviation Facebook business page to get our latest news and updates. Go HERE and click the "LIKE" Button!
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Fly Safely !!
Guidance Aviation
6565 Crystal Lane, Prescott, AZ. 86301
Tel: 928.443.9370
Email: guidancepr@gmail.com
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