Event: Palisades Fire Aerial Attack – April 12
It's Spring, so it's time for our next installment of the SoCal Rotors Safety Seminar series. For this event, we're pleased to have LAFD Chief Pilot Dan Child talk about…
Event: Advancing Rotorcraft Firefighting – April 5
The Vertical Flight Society in collaboration with VAI is hosting the following event in April. Advancing Rotorcraft Firefighting: Operational Lessons & Innovation SummitRobinson Helicopter Company2931 Airport DriveTorrance, CA 90505Saturday, April…
Screening: Joby Aviation “Cities of the Future” – April 3
Joby Aviation is offering admission to a screening of their IMAX documentary, Cities of the Future" on Thursday, April 3rd, at 6:00 PM. The 45-min documentary showcases innovative sustainability and…
Event: Annual Fire Season Briefing 2025 – May 14
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 am - 1:00 pmWhiteman Airport2nd Floor Conference Room10000 Airpark WayPacoima, CA 91331Downloadable Flyer Please join us once again as the Southern California Rotorcraft Association and…
2025 SoCal Rotors Calendar of Events
Screening: Joby Aviation "Cities of the Future" in IMAX► Saturday, April 3, 2025More Info: https://www.socalrotors.org/joby-aviation-cities-of-the-future/ Advancing Rotorcraft Firefighting: Operational Lessons & Innovation Summit► Saturday, April 5, 2025More Info: https://www.socalrotors.org/vai-advancing-rotorcraft-firefighting-2025/ SoCal…
Pilot Resources for Aerial Wildland Firefighting
All Pilots: Please take a moment to look at the latest guidance regarding flight operations over wildland fires. Pilot Resources for Aerial Wildland Firefighting (PDF) Information provided by the National…
SoCal Rotors Remembers Kathy “Kat” Byrnes
It is with deep sadness that the SoCal Rotors Board of Directors announces the passing of our dear friend and colleague Kathy "Kat" Byrnes. Kat left an indelible impression on…
SoCal Rotors Proud Sponsor of American Heroes Air Show
The American Heroes Air Show started in Southern California in the mid-1990s as a helicopters-only air show with a focus on the work of the military and public safety agencies. …
“Stop the Chop” Bill Vetoed by NY Governor
UPDATE - January 19, 2022 Governor's Veto Halts 'Stop the Chop' Bill in New York (Flying Magazine) Chop the Heliport — Senator Calls for Closure After Governor Vetoes Helicopter Legislation…
Media Guide v4.6 Released
We have updated our SoCal Rotors Media Guide booklet with some much needed improvements. Download your updated copy today. SoCal Rotors Media Guide v4.6 - Print Version