Utah Rotorcraft Association, Inc.
Providing
Education and Training Resources
for Personal Rotorcraft
Enthusiasts in
Utah and the Intermountain West
History
Upon discovering there was no local organization serving rotorcraft enthusiasts in the northern Utah area, five founders (pictured below) launched the Utah Rotorcraft Association in July, 2007, and affiliated with the Popular Rotorcraft Association as its local Chapter 2. Over the next four years, meetings and events drew members and guests from at least 11 states.
Purpose and Activities
Recognizing that the most critical needs in the sport were education and training for both the general public and existing participants, the group was reorganized in 2011, and split into two separate organizations. PRA Chapter 2 (PRA 2) maintains the social and fraternal activities of the original group, and maintains the affiliation with the Popular Rotorcraft Association, an international organization based in Indiana. The new Utah Rotorcraft Association, Inc. has been approved as a 501(c)(3) educational charity, focused on providing educational and training resources. Given the regulatory barriers to those who would provide these services on a commercial basis, URA, Inc. seeks to provide them in a non-commercial environment. There is currently no commercial source of flight training for the FAA's Rotorcraft/Gyroplane Pilot certificates west of Arkansas in the US, and we intend to fill that void. An expanded ability to attract donations will help us to do so.
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 helicopter students.
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!