The SoCal Rotors Board of Directors is saddened by the passing of our Past President, Bob Pettee. The following is an obituary that was written by Bob’s wife. Robert Holmes Pettee, Jr. died July 7, 2022 after a valiant fight against malignant melanoma. Robert was born on August 26, 1950 in Greensboro, NC, the son …
The Board of Directors of SoCal Rotors is pleased to announce the arrival of our next Annual Membership Meeting at the Hollywood Bowl! The event will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022. Members whose 2022 membership dues have been paid in full are eligible to attend this event. Please join us for a free …
Check out the following article on the website AINonline.com regarding proposed legislation to put severe limits on helicopter operations in New York City. New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters The Board at SoCal Rotors reminds all helicopter pilots that we have successfully fought off similar legislation proposed by the Helicopter Noise Coalition here …
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The Nature Conservancy has reached out again this year regarding helicopter operations over the Santa Clara River in Ventura County. Low altitude overflights have significant adverse affects on birds in the area. You can read more about this in the document below. Nature Conservancy: Santa Clara River Recommended Altitudes
The Southern California Rotorcraft Association (SoCal Rotors) invites helicopter pilots and student pilots to join us for a Helicopter Safety Seminar. When: Saturday, June 4, 2022 10:00 am Where: Robinson Helicopters Torrance Airport 2901 Airport Drive Torrance, CA 90505 A variety of topics, including navigating Los Angeles airspace, surviving a catastrophic malfunction and recovery from IIMC, …
Listen to our Board members Jim Paules and Steve Goldsworthy as they talk about the recent American Heroes Air Show. Hangar Z Podcast (Amazon) Hangar Z Podcast (Apple)
Please view and download the 2021 Fire Briefing information card here.
The latest edition of our PHPA Main Rotor newsletter is here! Enjoy! PHPA Main Rotor Spring/Summer 2021 Newsletter
A free online event is happening this week that brings together stakeholders in the Advanced Air Mobility space, including government, private industry, universities and entrepreneurs. For more information, check out the link below. The event is free but space is limited. Eventbrite: Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Research and Transition Collider Event
PHPA Press Release September 15, 2020 Los Angeles, CA. The Professional Helicopter Pilots Association (PHPA) was established in the 1960’s in Southern California. Our mission has always been to advocate for the safe operation of helicopters in our region, education of helicopter pilots, and the promotion of our industry. We are a proud affiliate member …
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