N I F A – Safety through Education, Excellence through Competition

The National Intercollegiate Flying Association exists to serve as a forum, competitive and non-competitive, for collegiate aviators.  Check our news page for all the latest.


SAFECON 2020 Cancellation

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


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 […]

SAFECON 2020 and COVID-19

Posted: March 12, 2020

NIFA NOTAM COVID-19 March 11, 2020 NIFA Family, In light of recent global events, we wanted to reach out to our member schools, sponsors, volunteers, and competitors. Please be assured that NIFA is monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and we are evaluating steps for the best interest of our organization and SAFECON 2020. NIFA […]

Bids Open to Host SAFECON 2021 (Update: now closed)

Posted: October 2, 2019

SAFECON 2021 is quickly approaching and the National Intercollegiate Flying Association is now accepting proposals to host this exciting event.  Basic guidelines are outlined below and for more information please contact the Executive Director, Taylor Newman, at taylor.newman@nullnifa.aero. Bids will be accepted until Nov 20, 2019. For more information, see the document below.

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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
Gear up for the regional competition season with official items from @sportyspilotshop. Click the Shop link on our site.
Gear up for the regional competition season with official items from @sportyspilotshop. Click the Shop link on our site.
It was a busy day of Navigation at KJVL last week. 83 flights in just over 8 hours. 890.7 gallons burned, and about 9,950nm flown. That’s almost halfway around the globe, or roughly the range of a BBJ 787. #safecon2019
It was a busy day of Navigation at KJVL last week. 83 flights in just over 8 hours. 890.7 gallons burned, and about 9,950nm flown. That’s almost halfway around the globe, or roughly the range of a BBJ 787. #safecon2019
Congratulations to the @undaerospace Flight Team on their NIFA National Championship. And, congratulations to all the teams for a safe, competitive week. #safecon2019 #aviation #flighttraining #safecon #nifa #avgeek #avphotos
Congratulations to the @undaerospace Flight Team on their NIFA National Championship. And, congratulations to all the teams for a safe, competitive week. #safecon2019 #aviation #flighttraining #safecon #nifa #avgeek #avphotos