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SAFECON 2020 Cancellation

Regrettably, we’ve had to cancel SAFECON 2020: https://nifa.aero/safecon-2020-cancellation/


NIFA 2020 Annual Business Meeting

Posted: May 4, 2020

The 2020 NIFA Annual Business Meeting is now open.

NIFA Annual Business Meeting 2020 and Student Rep Elections

Posted: April 23, 2020

As SAFECON 2020 has been cancelled, NIFA Council will host the 2020 Annual Business meeting in an alternative, two-part fashion, one that will allow participation from all member schools in good standing and allow good back-and-forth communication. This has been historically difficult when the meeting has been held in a hangar at SAFECON. Annual Business […]

SAFECON 2020 Cancellation

Posted: March 21, 2020

Letter to Membership about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and SAFECON 2020 As I’m sure everyone is aware, the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has caused many schools to close or switch to online instruction.  As a result, NIFA distributed a survey to gain feedback from the member schools as to whether or not their teams would be […]

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Members of the University of Michigan Flying Club receive the Loening Trophy, having won top honors at the sixth NIFA conference held in 1940 at Lock Haven State Teachers College (now Lock Haven University) in Lock Haven, PA. #tbt #NIFAhistory #NIFA #SAFECON #SAFECON2020 #aviationhistory #aviationheritage
Members of the University of Michigan Flying Club receive the Loening Trophy, having won top honors at the sixth NIFA conference held in 1940 at Lock Haven State Teachers College (now Lock Haven University) in Lock Haven, PA. #tbt #NIFAhistory #NIFA #SAFECON #SAFECON2020 #aviationhistory #aviationheritage
In our continuing series of alternate takes on quizzes this year, here is your 2020 Aircraft Recognition quiz, courtesy of NIFA judge and test-writer extraordinaire, @cessnateur #SAFECON2020 #NIFA #stayhome #staysafe
In our continuing series of alternate takes on quizzes this year, here is your 2020 Aircraft Recognition quiz, courtesy of NIFA judge and test-writer extraordinaire, @cessnateur #SAFECON2020 #NIFA #stayhome #staysafe
The SAFECON 2020 SCAN event. In light of the unfortunate cancellation of SAFECON 2020, we thought we’d still try to hold a few (tongue-in-cheek) competitions. Stay tuned for more. Also, #staysafe and wash those hands. #NIFA #SAFECON2020
The SAFECON 2020 SCAN event. In light of the unfortunate cancellation of SAFECON 2020, we thought we’d still try to hold a few (tongue-in-cheek) competitions. Stay tuned for more. Also, #staysafe and wash those hands. #NIFA #SAFECON2020
We’re celebrating our roots this year, the 100th anniversary of the first intercollegiate flight competition, at SAFECON 2020, hosted by @EAA in Oshkosh, WI, 18-23 May 2020. Looking forward to celebrating with you. #nifa #aviationhistory #safecon2020
We’re celebrating our roots this year, the 100th anniversary of the first intercollegiate flight competition, at SAFECON 2020, hosted by @EAA in Oshkosh, WI, 18-23 May 2020. Looking forward to celebrating with you. #nifa #aviationhistory #safecon2020
That’s a wrap on NIFA Regionals season 2019! Many thanks to our National Sponsor @asa2fly and all our member schools who competed. Congratulations to those who advance to #SAFECON2020 coming up in May at @eaa Oshkosh Wittman Regional Airport, Wisconsin.
That’s a wrap on NIFA Regionals season 2019! Many thanks to our National Sponsor @asa2fly and all our member schools who competed. Congratulations to those who advance to #SAFECON2020 coming up in May at @eaa Oshkosh Wittman Regional Airport, Wisconsin.
One of our oldest logos (from the 1941 banquet program). Want to design our newest? The logo competition is open for another week! #nifahistory #aviationheritage #nifa
One of our oldest logos (from the 1941 banquet program). Want to design our newest? The logo competition is open for another week! #nifahistory #aviationheritage #nifa
The 2019-2020 NIFA SAFECON competition season has begun! Thanks to our sponsors, NIFA is able to provide opportunities for excellence in aviation at the collegiate level and beyond. Today, we are thrilled to announce that ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics) has continued their long-time support and signed on as the first National Sponsor. Their generosity provides funds to support both the NIFA National and Regional SAFECONs. Thank you, ASA! #asa2fly @asa2fly
The 2019-2020 NIFA SAFECON competition season has begun! Thanks to our sponsors, NIFA is able to provide opportunities for excellence in aviation at the collegiate level and beyond. Today, we are thrilled to announce that ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics) has continued their long-time support and signed on as the first National Sponsor. Their generosity provides funds to support both the NIFA National and Regional SAFECONs. Thank you, ASA! #asa2fly @asa2fly
Have you gotten your NIFA gear for Regionals season yet? Check out the Shop on our website.
Have you gotten your NIFA gear for Regionals season yet? Check out the Shop on our website.
Attention teams and alumni competitors! We’ve launched a logo contest and want to see your creative sides. Check out our front page for all the details.
Attention teams and alumni competitors! We’ve launched a logo contest and want to see your creative sides. Check out our front page for all the details.
Curious about NIFA? Want a competitor perspective? Newly elected Student Rep Tyler Rispoli is at @EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 and will be on hand all week at the ERAU display (Booth 50 or search “Embry-Riddle” in the EAA Airventure app). Stop by and say hello! #airventure2019
Curious about NIFA? Want a competitor perspective? Newly elected Student Rep Tyler Rispoli is at @EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 and will be on hand all week at the ERAU display (Booth 50 or search “Embry-Riddle” in the EAA Airventure app). Stop by and say hello! #airventure2019