Chandler Airport Dayz:Sat, April 16 &17, 2011
8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
City of Chandler, Arizona
http://www.chandleraz.gov/
Showing posts with label helicopters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label helicopters. Show all posts
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Chandler Airport Dayz, April 16th, Honoring Vets Past and Present
Chandler Airport Dayz:City of Chandler, Arizona
http://www.chandleraz.gov/
Monday, March 28, 2011
Guidance Aviation takes State Master Award 2011
Prescott, AZ. 2011This year, the AZSBDC honored 15 top performing Arizona businesses who "collectively created or retained more than 300 jobs; generated more than $4 million in new capital; and increased their sales by more than $17.7 million".
Guidance Aviation provides professional pilot training in both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Their mission is to provide the highest standard of flight training available which includes utilizing the newest equipment and aircraft on the market.
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Informative links:
Guidance Aviation Web: http://www.guidance.aero/
Guidance News Blog: http://www.guidanceaviation.blogspot.com/
Arizona Small Business Development Center: http://www.azsbdc.net/
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Why Prescott is the place to become a pilot: Student life, ERAU
student pilot,
aeronautical engineer at ERAU:
http://www.flyprescott.com
Click link to see video!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
"Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft"- Video
Humor for the week, watch the whole thing, helicopter pilots will enjoy this.....
Friday, October 22, 2010
ERAU and Grand Canyon Helicopters: Gateway for Flight Positions
Prescott, Ariz., October 20, 2010 – A new agreement signed by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Universal Helicopters, and the Prescott campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will open summer internships for helicopter flight specialty students and potential future flight positions for graduates, announced University President John P. Johnson today.Known as a gateway program, the agreement provides for recruiting and interviewing of current qualified students by Papillon to fill paid ground crew positions during the busy summer months. Additionally, as part of the agreement, upon successful completion of all their helicopter ratings, students may qualify for consideration for a flight instructor position at Universal Helicopters, the exclusive provider of helicopter training for the Prescott campus helicopter degree program. As a flight instructor at Universal Helicopters, students work toward earning the required 1,000 flight hours needed to be considered for employment as a pilot by Papillon after graduation. Universal Helicopters has its Prescott operation at the Embry-Riddle flight line.
Dr. Frank Ayers, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for the Prescott campus, stated, “We are proud to join with Papillon and Universal to provide another opportunity for our students to gain experience that meets our high standards for safety and service.”
Papillon employs approximately 100 pilots per year between its two major bases of operation at the Grand Canyon and Boulder City, Nev. to meet their demand for observation flights over the Grand Canyon airspace. It is currently one of two helicopter tour companies operating from the Grand Canyon airport. In addition, Papillon services contracts for the Department of Defense, Arizona Game and Fish Department, the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service and utility companies such as Unisource Energy. The company flies primarily Bell 206 Longrangers and American Eurocopter EC130s over the canyon.
The job of a ground crew worker is essential to the safety of passengers and smooth operation of the airline. Ground crews are responsible for boarding and unboarding passengers while the helicopter is idling. They must be able to communicate with people from all over the world using non-verbal communication and assist with manifesting for proper weight distribution. They also refuel and clean the aircraft.
“Papillon is excited to enter into this agreement with Embry-Riddle and Universal. We are each an organization that makes safety paramount in our operations and our mutual goal is to train and fly the best pilots in the business,” said John Becker, COO and Director of Operations for Papillon.
Becker commented that Papillon is also looking forward to signing a similar Gateway agreement between Embry-Riddle and its sister company, Grand Canyon Airlines, also with operations in the Grand Canyon airport and Boulder City, Nev.
The program is expected to begin accepting applications for internships for summer 2011. For more details on the program contact Dr. Gary Northam, Dean of the College of Aviation, 928-777-3964.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Engineering. Embry-Riddle educates more than 34,000 students annually at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus at more than 170 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East, and through online learning. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu
Media Contact
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Guidance Helicopters Donates Chopper to Sheriff's Office
by Lisa Irish, Daily Courier
Guidance Helicopters, Inc. in Prescott has donated a high-altitude four-seater helicopter to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office to help with daytime search and rescue efforts.
The Sheriff's Office has applied for $100,000 in grant money from the Public Safety Stabilization Program through the Arizona Governor's Office of Economic Recovery and plans to use $150,000 in drug seizure money to refurbish the 2005 model Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, do the 2,200-hour overhaul, and equip it with radio and other necessary equipment, pending approval from the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 18.
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Guidance Helicopters, Inc. in Prescott has donated a high-altitude four-seater helicopter to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office to help with daytime search and rescue efforts.
The Sheriff's Office has applied for $100,000 in grant money from the Public Safety Stabilization Program through the Arizona Governor's Office of Economic Recovery and plans to use $150,000 in drug seizure money to refurbish the 2005 model Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, do the 2,200-hour overhaul, and equip it with radio and other necessary equipment, pending approval from the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 18.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Self Serve Fuel at PRC, B17 Fly-In May 08, ERAU Commencement
SELF-SERVICE FUEL AT PRC
Prescott Municipal Airport is a pleased to announce the availability of a 100LL Self Service Fuel station on the North Ramp adjacent to Taxiway B4. Access to this facility is from Taxiway B4. This service is being provided by Legend Aviation at the Prescott Municipal Airport. Please see the map below for your reference. PLEASE NOTE: that the access into the self serve fueling location is restricted to aircraft with wingspans less than 50 feet.
The Spring Commencement ceremony for over 270 students at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Ariz., campus located at 3700 Willow Creek Road will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 on the athletic field. The outdoor commencement will also include the commissioning of more than 50 cadets as second lieutenants from Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, and Marine Platoon Leadership programs.
The guest speaker will be Frank Robinson, president and founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC). Robinson began his career in 1957 at Cessna Aircraft Company working on the CH-1 Skyhook four-place helicopter. Spurred on by his strong interest in helicopter design, he earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s degree from the University of Wichita.
In 1973 Robinson started Robinson Helicopter Company in his home, where he designed the two-seat R22 helicopter. The first R22 prototype was built in a small hangar at the Torrance (Calif.) Airport, and Robinson himself flew it on its inaugural flight in 1975. After more than three years of testing and technical analysis, the R22 received its FAA type certificate in 1979. The first production R22 was delivered in 1979, and the R22 soon became the world’s top-selling civil helicopter. In addition, the R22 holds most world records in its weight class, including speed and altitude.
In the mid-1980s, Robinson and his staff of engineers began development of the four-seat R44 helicopter, which he flew on its first flight in 1990. FAA certification was received in 1992, and production deliveries began in 1993. By 2007, more than 3,000 R44 helicopters had been delivered to over 70 countries, with the R44 becoming even more popular than the two-seat R22. Since 1987, RHC has produced more civil helicopters than any other manufacturer. As president and chairman of RHC, Robinson oversees a staff of approximately 1,200 production and management employees. Engineering, design, and development remain Robinson’s primary interests, and he continues to refine the R22 and R44 to enhance performance and reduce maintenance requirements. Recent improvements include the more powerful, fuel-injected R44 Raven II.
Robinson is an experienced helicopter pilot and flies his helicopters regularly for personal, business, and experimental test flying. He is a full member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and a Fellow of the American Helicopter Society. Today, Robinson is overseeing the company’s development of its first turbine helicopter, the five-place R66. The R66 made its first flight in 2007 and is currently undergoing FAA type certification.
Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus recently selected Universal Helicopters (UHI) as the provider for its helicopter flight training program. Embry-Riddle students fly Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft in their flight-training activities.
The commencement ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Activity Center. To learn more about the ceremony, call (928) 777-3879 or visit: http://prescott.erau.edu/graduation/welcome-from-the-executive-vice-president.html.
William G. Thompson
Director of Alumni & External Relations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Arizona
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-6961 or (928) 777-4201
thompsb@erau.edu
www.erau.edu
Prescott Municipal Airport is a pleased to announce the availability of a 100LL Self Service Fuel station on the North Ramp adjacent to Taxiway B4. Access to this facility is from Taxiway B4. This service is being provided by Legend Aviation at the Prescott Municipal Airport. Please see the map below for your reference. PLEASE NOTE: that the access into the self serve fueling location is restricted to aircraft with wingspans less than 50 feet.
Saturday, May 08th:
B-17 fly-in and Frank Robinson of Robinson Helicopters Speaks at ERAU Commencement
The Spring Commencement ceremony for over 270 students at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Ariz., campus located at 3700 Willow Creek Road will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 on the athletic field. The outdoor commencement will also include the commissioning of more than 50 cadets as second lieutenants from Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, and Marine Platoon Leadership programs.The guest speaker will be Frank Robinson, president and founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC). Robinson began his career in 1957 at Cessna Aircraft Company working on the CH-1 Skyhook four-place helicopter. Spurred on by his strong interest in helicopter design, he earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s degree from the University of Wichita.
In 1973 Robinson started Robinson Helicopter Company in his home, where he designed the two-seat R22 helicopter. The first R22 prototype was built in a small hangar at the Torrance (Calif.) Airport, and Robinson himself flew it on its inaugural flight in 1975. After more than three years of testing and technical analysis, the R22 received its FAA type certificate in 1979. The first production R22 was delivered in 1979, and the R22 soon became the world’s top-selling civil helicopter. In addition, the R22 holds most world records in its weight class, including speed and altitude.
In the mid-1980s, Robinson and his staff of engineers began development of the four-seat R44 helicopter, which he flew on its first flight in 1990. FAA certification was received in 1992, and production deliveries began in 1993. By 2007, more than 3,000 R44 helicopters had been delivered to over 70 countries, with the R44 becoming even more popular than the two-seat R22. Since 1987, RHC has produced more civil helicopters than any other manufacturer. As president and chairman of RHC, Robinson oversees a staff of approximately 1,200 production and management employees. Engineering, design, and development remain Robinson’s primary interests, and he continues to refine the R22 and R44 to enhance performance and reduce maintenance requirements. Recent improvements include the more powerful, fuel-injected R44 Raven II.
Robinson is an experienced helicopter pilot and flies his helicopters regularly for personal, business, and experimental test flying. He is a full member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and a Fellow of the American Helicopter Society. Today, Robinson is overseeing the company’s development of its first turbine helicopter, the five-place R66. The R66 made its first flight in 2007 and is currently undergoing FAA type certification.
Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus recently selected Universal Helicopters (UHI) as the provider for its helicopter flight training program. Embry-Riddle students fly Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft in their flight-training activities.
The commencement ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Activity Center. To learn more about the ceremony, call (928) 777-3879 or visit: http://prescott.erau.edu/graduation/welcome-from-the-executive-vice-president.html.
William G. Thompson
Director of Alumni & External Relations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Arizona
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-6961 or (928) 777-4201
thompsb@erau.edu
www.erau.edu
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