Following the trend of many upcoming aviation events, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) has cancelled SAFECON 2020, the national flight competition that was scheduled to take place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from May 18 to 23.
NIFA Cancels May SAFECON Event
Key Takeaways:
- The National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) has cancelled its SAFECON 2020 national flight competition, which was scheduled for May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and would have marked its 100th anniversary.
- Member schools voted to cancel the event primarily due to their inability to practice for the competition amidst COVID-19 restrictions, leading to concerns about acceptable preparedness.
- The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), which was to host the historic 2020 event for the first time, has agreed to host SAFECON 2021 at their facilities next year instead.
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