GA Pilots Urged to Prioritize Safety by Aviation Coalition

National Pause for General Aviation Safety is encouraging aviators to dedicate time to safety training, enhancing skills, and knowledge.

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

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Pilots participating in the National Pause for General Aviation Safety effort can earn FAA Wings credit. [Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0]

Key Takeaways:

A coalition of aviation organizations, led by AOPA and backed by the FAA, has launched the "National Pause for General Aviation Safety."
This initiative encourages general aviation pilots to dedicate 15-60 minutes over six months to enhance their safety practices using curated resources at GAsafe.org.
The program aims to refocus efforts on making general aviation safer, with the ultimate vision of zero fatal accidents, and participants can earn FAA WINGS credit.

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A united coalition of aviation organizations has come together to support the National Pause for General Aviation Safety.

Spearheaded by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and backed by the FAA Safety Team, this initiative encourages general aviation pilots to dedicate 15-60 minutes over the next six months to enhancing their safety practices. Pilots are urged to sharpen their skills and knowledge through a variety of carefully curated resources, including videos, articles and more.

Amelia Walsh

Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.