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History
Upon
discovering there was no local organization serving rotorcraft
enthusiasts in the northern Utah area, five local enthusiasts
(at right) launched the Utah Rotorcraft Association in July,
2007, and affiliated with the Popular Rotorcraft Association as
its local Chapter 2. Our meetings and events have drawn members
and guests from at least seven western states.
URA now holds
some monthly meetings in person, others online. We distribute
instructional webinars to members and visitors, facilitate
regional access to training and inspection services at our
annual Rotors Over The Rockies event, keep enthusiasts up to
date through an e-mail list, and publish Western Rotorcraft,
which now pools the content of six PRA chapters in the west.
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Purpose
and Activities
Our mission is
the promotion of education and safety among enthusiasts of
personal rotorcraft. In addition to our own activities, we
organize carpools which allow economical travel to rotorcraft
events all over the US, from the El Mirage Dry Lake in
Calfornia to the annual PRA Convention in Mentone, Indiana. And
the long drive with friends is one of the best parts of the
trip!
It is possible
to spend many millions of dollars to obtain and learn to fly a
helicopter. There are also homebuilders who have managed to get
airborne under a set of rotors for under $10,000. Regardless of
where along this cost continuum your intentions fall, the one
common need is proper training, and helping you find the
necessary resources will be an ongoing goal of URA.
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Welcome!
Members of the
Utah Rotorcraft Association range in age from early-20s to
late-80s. Some of us are already licensed pilots, some are in
training, and for some flying a personal rotorcraft is still
just "a twinkle in the eye."
We already
have rotorcraft under construction, a few built and flying, and
an annual event becoming a must-visit for many. Our region is
blessed with outstanding VFR weather, spectacular places to
fly, and training facilities for students in both helicopters
and gyroplanes.
You are not
alone! In the relatively short time our organization has
existed, we've already accomplished much. We look forward to
supporting you in reaching your goals, and sharing the sky!
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