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Memoriam PHPA

Past President Bob Pettee Dies

Aug 22, 2022 admin

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…

American Heroes Air Show

SoCal Rotors Board Members Discuss Heroes Airshow on the Hangar Z Podcast

Mar 4, 2022 admin

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)

PHPA SoCal Rotors

PHPA Becomes Southern California Rotorcraft Association

Sep 28, 2020 admin

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…

CalFire

CalFire: Aerial Firefighting Drop Safety Video

Jul 12, 2020 admin

This video, released by CalFire, takes a look at the dangers of getting caught beneath an aerial fire retardant or water drop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONdSoiI4zIA

Long Beach

LGB Fly Neighborly Helicopter Videos

May 10, 2018 admin

The Long Beach Airport recently added a series of "Fly Neighborly" helicopter videos for arrival and departure routes to their web site. Take a look! LGB Fly Neighborly Helicopter Videos…

FAA Regulations Safety

FAA Issues Emergency Order Re: Passenger Restraints During “Doors Off” Flights

Mar 25, 2018 admin

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issues an emergency restriction regarding passenger flights with the doors open. This action comes in response to a helicopter accident in New York in…

Movies

Behind The Scenes: Chuck Aaron Aerobatics for “Spectre” Movie

Dec 20, 2015 admin

You may be familiar with the aerobatic maneuvers of pilot Chuck Aaron and his Red Bull BO105 helicopter. But you may not known that he was also the stunt pilot…

Memoriam

Jim Dunn, Airtel Plaza Hotel Owner, Passes Away

Sep 16, 2015 admin

PHPA has received word that Jim Dunn, the owner of the Airtel Plaza Hotel at Van Nuys Airport, passed away earlier this week. The Airtel Plaza Hotel has played host…

Members Memoriam

Alan Purwin Fatally Injured In Plane Crash

Sep 16, 2015 admin

PHPA was saddened to learn of the death of one of our members, Alan Purwin last week. Alan will be missed by the entire aviation community. To honor the loving…

LAFD Memoriam

Steven Robinson, LAFD Pilot & Crash Survivor, Passes Away

Sep 1, 2015 admin

The pilot of a LAFD helicopter that crashed in 1998, fatally injuring four persons on board, has passed away, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department web site. Steven Robinson…

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