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, marking their 13th national title and making them the winningest collegiate flight team of the past 25 years.
- The 2021 championship was held virtually due to the pandemic, focusing on online events such as Aircraft Recognition, Computer Accuracy, and Flight Planning, without the usual flying segments.
- ERAU's head coach praised the team's exceptional perseverance and teamwork in overcoming numerous obstacles, including social distancing and limited practice time, to achieve their victory in the unique virtual format.
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