General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos with a note: “Signs of spring are starting to appear in the Midwest and what a difference a few days can make. Here’s an RV-6 at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa on Runway 3/26 and a Piper Cub on 3/29. The grass really greened up on either side of the runway.”
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National GA safety campaign takes off
This FAA Safety Team-supported initiative seeks to encourage all GA pilots to take 15 to 60 minutes in the next six months to sharpen their focus on flying safely by reviewing safety videos, articles, and more.
Racing association expands scholarship program
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), the organization that has produced the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) since 1964 and is now based in Roswell, New Mexico, has unveiled a new Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) scholarship in partnership with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-Roswell).
Carbon Cub UL enters full-scale production
CubCrafters reports its Carbon Cub UL has officially entered production, with the first customer deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
Collectibles featured at museum’s Aviation Expo
Visitors can expect a wide variety of goods for sale or on display, including models, books, clothing, safety cards, brochures, flight manuals, and much more from the worlds of civil, military and commercial aviation, officials noted.
FAA orders California county to reverse 100LL ban
In its ruling on March 24, 2025, the director of the FAA Office of Airports Compliance and Management Analysis ordered the county take three corrective actions.
FAA hiring supercharge hits targets
FAA officials reported March 21, 2025, that the agency “has already qualified and referred more than 8,320 candidates to the aptitude exam, known as the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA). More than 190 candidates have already passed the ATSA and moved into the hiring process.”
Clear Lake Flying Club introduces kids to aviation
The free three-part series provided an enthusiastic group of kids between the ages of 9 and 13 an introduction to aviation, including aircraft aerodynamics, controls, instruments, and powerplants through hands-on learning experiences, according to organizers.
Sling Pilot Academy expands to Long Beach
Founded in 2011, Sling Pilot Academy now has four flight training schools across Southern California, with facilities at Torrance Airport (KTOA), Santa Monica Airport (KSMO), Gillespie Field (KSEE) in San Diego, and Long Beach.