SAFECON Championship: The Ground Competition

Behind-the-Scenes of SAFECON 2023: The Thrills and Challenges of Ground Competition

Monday, July 03, 2023 at 10:11 AM ET

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FLYING releases the third episode of its six-part series documenting one of the most intense annual competitions in collegiate aviation. [Screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

NIFA SAFECON is the "Super Bowl" of collegiate aviation, bringing together 28 regional champion teams for intense competition in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
This article introduces "Episode 3: The Ground Competition" of a series, showcasing the rigorous non-flight challenges teams face.
Ground events covered include the Aircraft Recognition Event, the Computer Accuracy challenge using an E6B, and a timed Preflight Inspection to identify discrepancies.
The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the complex skills and preparations required to become a NIFA SAFECON champion.

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The National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) is the Super Bowl of collegiate aviation. This year, 28 of the best teams, having won their regional competitions, made their way to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, ready to display their skills both in the air and on the ground.

Here at FLYING, we’re excited to share “Episode 3: The Ground Competition,” the next installment of our six-part SAFECON 2023 series. This episode pulls back the curtain on the ground portion of the competition, showing you the intense prep and brain-teasing challenges the teams tackle.