Embry Riddle-Prescott is the 2022 NIFA SAFECON Champion [Courtesy: NIFA Facebook]
Key Takeaways:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott captured their second consecutive and 14th overall NIFA SAFECON national championship, additionally winning the Flight Events Championship.
The University of North Dakota placed second overall, securing the Ground Events Championship, Judges Trophy, and having Joe Taylor recognized as both Top Pilot and Top Scoring Participant.
The 2022 NIFA SAFECON marked the first in-person competition since 2019, engaging 28 university teams and nearly 500 students in 12 aviation knowledge and skill-testing events.
Auburn University received multiple accolades, including the Loening Trophy, Competition Safety Award, and American Airlines Safety Award.
For the second consecutive year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott captured the NIFA SAFECON national championship Saturday at the Ohio State University Airport (KOSU). It marks the 14th time the school has won the competition’s top title.
A full list of events and winners is below:
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