The bill directs the FAA to revise regulations for mental health disclosure and treatment, with the aim of removing barriers to mental wellness services and updating archaic policies surrounding mental health disclosures.
Fourth generation earns his wings
On April 28, 2025, Carl Reigle continued a proud family tradition, earning his private pilot certificate at Reigle Airport (58N) in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Carl’s great-grandfather, Charles “Chas” Reigle, founded Reigle Airport in 1942.
Spatial disorientation: GA’s deadliest threat
According to 2025 research from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, general aviation accidents caused by spatial disorientation had a 94% fatality rate compared to the 19% fatality rate for all GA accidents.
Court claims GA still doesn’t have a commercially available unleaded avgas
Judge S. Raj Chatterjee noted in the May 30, 2025, ruling that since G100UL has not gone through the ASTM process for specification, it cannot be considered “commercially available.” But the folks behind the unleaded fuel have something to say about that.
Grassroots effort funds improvements at O61
With the help of the non-profit Cameron Park Airport Foundation, Cameron Park Airport in California has an upgraded AWOS system and real-time cameras to help increase safety.
MOSAIC final rule expected by August
Designed to update the 2004 rules that created Light Sport Aircraft and the Sport Pilot certificate, the final MOSAIC rule — which has been in the works for years — is expected to be released this summer.
Aviation scholarship database launches
Newly launched, Aviation Start is a database that includes more than $20 million in aviation scholarships.
The Kelley Blue Book for aviation insurance premiums
ForeFlight has introduced its Insurance Fair Price Tool, a way for pilots and aircraft owners to find out if they are getting a fair deal on their insurance premiums.
Fly Like A Local
“The app is designed to help pilots when they need it most,” says creator Les Vancil. “Fly Like A Local gives pilots access to a local contact when things go wrong or when they need local information.”