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 won the 2021 NIFA SAFECON Championship, securing their 13th national title and becoming the winningest collegiate flight team of the past 25 years.
- Due to the pandemic, the championship was held virtually without flying segments, with students competing in online events like Aircraft Recognition and Computer Accuracy under Zoom observation.
- The ERAU team overcame significant challenges, including extended breaks and social distancing, to achieve their victory by a narrow margin over the University of North Dakota.
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