Could This Be You? You just signed up to receive our email list, but you want to know more about us. You are thinking about signing up but you are wondering what we do. You have enjoyed receiving our PHPA Update emails in the past but never knew about the other services we provide. You used to be a paying member in the psat, but you haven't paid your annual dues in a long time. There seems to be a lot of "buzz" about PHPA lately and you want to know why everybody's talking about us. The PHPA has been around since the 1960's and has been a big part of the helicopter industry for years. But yet, many of you don't know what types of services the PHPA provides. We'd love to tell you! The PHPA regularly distributes emails that contain important information to our members, including TFR & NOTAM advisories, notification of upcoming events and seminars, and information regarding noise-sensitive areas and PHPA HotSpots. PHPA.org is our home on the web, and provides valuable information to helicopter operators, including quick access to TFR maps, Homeland Security bulletins, forms to suggest newsletter content and report problem noise areas, a calendar of upcoming events, laser strike reporting, and general helicopter safety content. Additionally, information about the PHPA is available, including Board Member profiles, PHPA History, recent articles about PHPA in the press, and links to our social networking pages. The PHPA Main Rotor is our quarterly newsletter and provides updates about our organization, our industry and our members and local operators. The PHPA Safety Seminars provide an opportunity for our members to gain valuable knowledge from some of the top leaders in our industry, with past seminars offering topics related to crew resource management (CRM), government regulation and Homeland Security, flight training, firefighting, law enforcement, news media, tour operations, airspace definition and changes, and more. Our events will usually offer catering and other accommodations as an added bonus to our members. The PHPA works routinely with local organizations like the Hollywood Bowl and local homeowner associations to facilitate the distribution of noise abatement materials and information to the helicopter community. The PHPA operates the “Helicopter Awareness Day” event, in addition to our collaboration with other local helicopter air shows and events including the American Heroes Air Show and Wings, Wheels & Rotors, in order to provide a place for the community and the helicopter industry to come together to meet, exchange ideas and learn about the crews & equipment that provide valuable essential services in both the public & private sector. The PHPA Board of Directors and Advisors are volunteers that come from all sectors of the industry, including operators, manufacturers, and other industry professionals who work diligently to maintain the strength and vitality of our industry. Our legal liaisons actively work with local, state & federal officials in protecting our public-use heliports. The PHPA continues to lead the way in the area of helicopter noise abatement. Our organization offers a noise complaint form on our web site, and the information is used to define and establish PHPA HotSpots, where pilots are advised of known problem areas. Additionally, we attend meetings for local city councils, airport advisory boards and local homeowners associations to ensure that we address any grievances from the community and provide the path for solutions. The PHPA works in conjunction with the Public Service operators to publish safety materials (including our PHPA Public Service and Media Aviation Guidelines booklet) and offer hosted events (including our Annual Fire Service Briefing) where private operators can meet the firefighting and law enforcement aviation professionals and get updated information about the requirements of flying near their incidents. The PHPA is a proud affiliate of the Helicopter Association International, or HAI. We support the HAI “Fly Neighborly” Guidelines and encourage our members to learn about them, we provide valuable assistance to HAI when their Heli-Expo event comes to Southern California (Anaheim), and we attend Heli-Expo and other HAI events nationwide to stay updated on changes in the industry. The PHPA frequently works in conjunction with other aviation organizations, including HAI, AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) & NBPA (National Broadcast Pilots Association), to ensure that the voice of our industry is heard during challenging regulatory times. The PHPA provides a great opportunity to network with other aviation professionals in your community. The PHPA was formed in the mid-1960’s and has a long history of volunteers who recognized the need for an organization that would help guarantee the strength of our industry for years to come. What would we like from you? By paying your Annual Membership Dues, you give us the financial foundation that allows us to continue fighting unfair or restrictive government regulations, protecting our heliports, promoting aviation safety and educating pilots, working together with the public, and securing a healthy future for our industry.

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