Behind The Scenes: Chuck Aaron Aerobatics for “Spectre” Movie
You may be familiar with the aerobatic maneuvers of pilot Chuck Aaron and his Red Bull BO105 helicopter. But you may not known that …
2015
President’s Letter – Introduction from Morrie Zager
To my fellow PHPA members: Last night, December 14, 2015, your newly elected Board of Directors nominated me to fill the position of President …
Helicopter Pilot Summit Meeting – November 17
This summit is sponsored by the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association and the Los Angeles Area Helicopter Operators Association. November 17, 2015 at 6:00 pm …
PRESS RELEASE – PHPA Responds to LAAHNC Decision to File Petitions with the FAA
Download Version On October 20, 2015, the LAAHNC announced in a Press Release that they had filed petitions with the FAA asking for the …
Jim Dunn, Airtel Plaza Hotel Owner, Passes Away
PHPA has received word that Jim Dunn, the owner of the Airtel Plaza Hotel at Van Nuys Airport, passed away earlier this week. The …
NorCal CalFire Helitack Crew Seriously Injured During Valley Fire
Four firefighters from the CalFire Boggs Mountain Helitack Baase were overrun by fire and suffered serious burns on Monday. All four men are still …
Alan Purwin Fatally Injured In Plane Crash
PHPA was saddened to learn of the death of one of our members, Alan Purwin last week. Alan will be missed by the entire …
Public Comment Period Extended for SoCal Metroplex Environmental Assessment (Again)
(EDITOR NOTE: The FAA has extended the deadline again. Original article with amended date below.) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is extending the public …
Suspect Arrested By LASD After Lancaster Laser Incident
Los Angeles County Sheriffs deputies arrested a man last week after he reportedly pointed a laser at a commercial airliner over the Lancaster area. …
FAA Releases Updated Model Aircraft Guidance
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published updated guidance on model aircraft operations that reflects current law governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned …
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