Questions

Frequently Asked

  • It's as simple as showing up to Odegard Hall, Rm 360 and speaking with a team member! We will get you more involved from there.

  • There are no requirements to join the Flying Team! Anyone from any major may join. There are, however, requirements to compete at competition laid out by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA):

    • Each contestant must be currently enrolled at the institution the team represents.

    • Each contestant may compete in no more than four (4) Regional and four (4) National SAFECONs. 

    • Each contestant shall be able to show proof of items 1 and 2. If the SAFECON is held after the normal semester, the contestant is considered eligible as if the SAFECON were held during the normal semester.

    • Contestants who have accumulated more than 1500 total flight hours are not eligible to compete.

    • Contestants who possess a Flight Instructor certificate may compete in a maximum of two (2) Regional and two (2) National SAFECONs after the original issuance date of the certificate.

    It is also required to have at least a private pilot license before piloting an aircraft.

  • Yes and no. You need at least a private pilot license before you can fly an aircraft. However, that does not stop you from riding along in the aircraft with another pilot, or from competing in our many ground events.

  • As much or as little as you determine. We are a team and we have set practice times that we ask you to be at. Improving in your event and becoming competitive takes individual dedication and time. Talk with your event lead for specifics.

  • There are many benefits to joining our team! 

    • We have an extensive network of alumni that spans throughout the industry. Being on team unlocks many new connections.

    • We are a group of friends and those friendship last a lifetime.

    • We are committed to perfecting our craft and developing our professional piloting skills. As a member of the Flying Team, we will help you develop those your skills to become the best pilot you can be.

    • We fly in a diverse range of situations. Whether that be in the 150's that we fly to our travels down to competition.