Sunday, April 21, 2013

Helicopter Pilot Profiles: Private to Commercial Pilot, Derek Allensworth Grabs a "High Altitude Five" at Guidance Aviation

This past week, Derek Allensworth, a helicopter flight student at Guidance Aviation, earned his commercial rating.  It was only 8 months ago Derek was talking about the excitement of his first solo and earning his private pilot certificate (video below).
Derek Allensworth, right, pictured with his flight instructor, Jason Martin, CFI-I at Guidance Aviation.

Congratulations Derek.  Keep up the great work and keep reaching higher!
Field studies show that Flight Instructors jump higher.


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Guidance Aviation was the first FAA Approved Part 141 high altitude helicopter flight training facility in the U.S. The program is VA Chapter 33 benefits approved for eligible U.S. Military Veterans through our collegiate partner program. Students may acquire their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Professional Pilot, Aviation Technology. Courses include advanced turbine training, long line operations, Part 135 tour operations, and night vision goggles (NVG). For more info on Guidance Aviation and Guidance Helicopters, go to http://www.guidance.aero or call us, Toll Free: 877-235-9444.