Being at SAFECON involves patience and flexibility. Changes often happen and the judging staff do their best to communicate as soon as they can. Please be familiar with the communication method designated by the Chief Judge and if in doubt about setup or use, contact them prior to the start of SAFECON to make sure you are ready to receive all updates in a timely manner.

This year Chief Judge Updates during SAFECON will be provided via Telegram. This is the fastest way to broadly communicate important notes and time changes during each day’s events. Please sign up to receive timely alerts.
Monday, May 18
0800-0900 Judges School The Waterfront Convention Center
0900-1100 General Contestant Briefing The Waterfront Convention Center
1200-1300 Computer Accuracy The Waterfront Convention Center
1330-1430 Aircraft Recognition The Waterfront Convention Center
1500-1615 SCAN The Waterfront Convention Center
1700-2000 Monday Night Welcome: Delta Propel in partnership with Endeavor Air KMLI
Tuesday, May 19
0800-0900 Tuesday Morning Breakfast: United Aviate KMLI
0800-1700 Navigation Event KMLI
By appointment CRM/LOFT, Ground Trainer, IFR, Preflight Check Event page for details
By appointment Individual Events & Awards KMLI
Pilot Mental Health Seminar KMLI
1700-1900 Tuesday Night Pizza: The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) KMLI
Wednesday, May 20
0800-1700 Power-Off Approach & Landing Event KMLI
By appointment CRM/LOFT, Ground Trainer, IFR, Preflight Check Event page for details
By appointment Individual Events & Awards KMLI
1700-1900 Wednesday Ice Cream Social: Sporty’s Pilot Shop KMLI
Thursday, May 21
0800-1700 Short-Field Approach & Landing Event KMLI
By appointment CRM/LOFT, Ground Trainer, IFR, Preflight Check Event page for details
By appointment Individual Events & Awards KMLI
1800-2100 Industry Reception: Frasca A FlightSafety International Company Bent River Brewing
Friday, May 22
0800-1700 Message Drop Event KMLI
By appointment CRM/LOFT, Ground Trainer, IFR, Preflight Check Event page for details
1200-1300 Chik-Fil-A Lunch: King Schools KMLI
By appointment Individual Events & Awards KMLI
1700-2000 Friday Evening Event: Aviator Assistant/Aviation Supplies and Academics KMLI
Saturday, May 23
0900-1000 Annual Business Meeting KMLI
1000-1100 Team Captain Meeting KMLI
1000-1100 NIFA Council Meeting KMLI
1700-2000 Awards Banquet Rhythm City Casino Resort

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Details on when the doors open for the Awards Banquet will be communicated by the Chief Judge. Tickets are included with the registration fees for all competitors, coaches, and advisors. Registered Sponsors and Judges are also welcome to attend. Additional Visitors (other students, school officials, friends, & family) wishing to attend the Banquet must purchase tickets. Please do this as soon as possible so we can give the correct headcount to event staff.

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