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) cancelled SAFECON 2020, its national collegiate flight competition scheduled for May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
- Member schools voted for the cancellation primarily due to their inability to practice for the event amidst COVID-19 restrictions, raising concerns about acceptable preparedness.
- This year's event would have marked NIFA's 100th anniversary and its first time being hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), who have agreed to host SAFECON 2021 at their facilities next year.
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