Goldy Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 PHPA Annual Meeting Monday night Nov 4th, 2013. Check in starts at 5 pm, event starts at 6pm. Dinner is served. PHPA members are $30 each, non members are $40 each (which includes a one year membership). 94th Aero Squadron 16320 Raymer Street Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys Airport Shuttle and transient parking provided if you fly in, call Steve "Goldy" Goldsworthy for arrangements. (818-652-1145 cell) Come listen to Pete Gillies of Western Helicopters speak on the importance of "Cyclic Back" and maintaining rotor RPM. Pete is the Chief Pilot and has been with Western Helicopters since 1972, known for their recurrent, vertical and full down autorotation training. Pete has over 40,000 hours and is well known all over the US. Chuck Aaron is the first - and only - civilian pilot ever to be licensed to perform helicopter aerobatics in the United States. In fact, he’s one of only three pilots permitted to execute the dangerous maneuvers in the world! Chuck has over 20,000 flight hours and has performed at more than 150 air shows. Chuck will be sharing some insights on how he performs these manuevers, and what planning he has done to make each manuever as safe as possible. This is an amazing event, so do not miss it! Go to : www.phpa.org/events/ to RSVP. 4 Quote
rubidug Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Hey Goldy~I got 'permission' to fly the 300 to VNY on Monday! Looking forward to meeting you....Pete is an awesome speaker-he is always interesting! And, Chuck will have many interesting stories to share, I am sure~Doug 2 Quote
Goldy Posted November 2, 2013 Author Posted November 2, 2013 Hey Goldy~I got 'permission' to fly the 300 to VNY on Monday! Looking forward to meeting you....Pete is an awesome speaker-he is always interesting! And, Chuck will have many interesting stories to share, I am sure~DougAhhh, You're "the guy"! I was just talking to your CFI about where he can land for the evening. Be sure to come up and say hi at some point! Goldy Quote
arotrhd Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Gotta say...we can be a pretty spoiled bunch at times. Great members, great operators & great support from the likes of Robinson, etc. Still have some tough issues to contend with, though, LIKE NOISE. Maybe we should counter with proposal of new Federal and State Aviation Noise Abatement Laws: Have politicians shut their mouths. F'ing eeedjits. There. I stated it. Done. -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- 1 Quote
Goldy Posted November 2, 2013 Author Posted November 2, 2013 The noise complainers will always complain. But we have to do our part to do what we can, and have just as strong of a pr machine as they have! Quote
Flying Pig Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) If you havnt watched the documentary "16 Right" its a must. Applies to that topic ^ http://www.terwilligerproductions.com/onesixright/ Edited November 2, 2013 by Flying Pig Quote
rubidug Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 Ahhh, You're "the guy"! I was just talking to your CFI about where he can land for the evening. Be sure to come up and say hi at some point! Goldy Yes, sir!I have never flown West of El Monte, so I needed some good eyes! I had Bill call you because he is familiar with the airport, and could better understand the process...Looking forward...see you tonight! PS....Chuck Aaron is giving e-ticket rides, right??? Quote
rubidug Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks for setting this up, Goldy! Had a great time...Pete always grabs everyone's attention with his amazing stories and experiences. His is truly an amazing character. I hope he saved some lives last night. Chuck was great too~ It is cool to hear WHY and HOW he does what he does, and all of the safety related issues that he constantly juggles. I am sure there will be exciting shows in his future...can't wait to see all of the new stuff. Wish he was interviewing for a replacement And thanks to your son! He was a great chauffeur, a nice young man, and I wish him luck with his basketball career!! It was very humbling landing in between 2 super scoopers and a skycrane....(for a beginner)... Quote
Goldy Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 Hey Dug! Thanks for posting some pics, I've been so busy working I haven't posted any yet. Glad you had a good time, must have been fun landing around all the big iron.Chuck and Pete both did great, what a crowd, what speakers! I did videotape it, not sure how that turned out yet. Goldy Quote
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