The pandemic forced the 2021 NIFA SAFECON (National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference) Championship to be held virtually this year without the flying segments. After completion of the online events, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Golden Eagles Flight Team from its Prescott, Arizona, campus won the event, making them 13-time national SAFECON champions and the winningest collegiate flight team of the past 25 years.
Embry-Riddle Golden Eagles Win 13th NIFA SAFECON Title
Key Takeaways:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's (ERAU) Golden Eagles Flight Team from Prescott, Arizona, won the 2021 NIFA SAFECON Championship.
- This victory marks ERAU's 13th national SAFECON title, solidifying their status as the winningest collegiate flight team of the past 25 years.
- The championship was held virtually due to the pandemic, with teams from 28 universities competing in online events like Aircraft Recognition and Computer Accuracy, overseen by judges via Zoom.
- ERAU's head coach praised the team's perseverance in overcoming numerous obstacles and disruptions caused by the pandemic throughout the season.
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