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National SAFECON can be a complex operation for both freshman and veteran teams alike. The following list serves as a reminder on tasks that need to be completed prior to, during, and after the SAFECON.

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Prior to SAFECON

• [ ] Pay NIFA Yearly Membership Fees HERE (due 9/1/2024)
• [ ] Register all contestants, coaches, and advisors for SAFECON 2025 HERE (link not active)
• [ ] Encourage students to apply for the Gary Hemphill “Spirit of NIFA” Award (due 4/12/25)
• [ ] Check the SAFECON 2025 site for updates on event information to include:
  • [ ] Events to be competed
  • [ ] Entry limitations
  • [ ] Event specifics (e.g. Preflight Aircraft, CRM/LOFT, Ground Trainer, & IFR Sim devices, etc.)
• [ ] Thoroughly review the Arrival Briefing with your team
• [ ] Register your Navigation Aircraft HERE (due 4/25/25)
• [ ] Familiarize yourself with the planned Schedule of Events
  • [ ] Set up Telegram to receive timely Chief Judge updates, including schedule changes
• [ ] Comply with any requests communicated from this year’s Chief Judge
• [ ] If your team plans on having visitors throughout the week of SAFECON or for the Awards Banquet, please have them review the following pages:
  • [ ] Visitor Information
  • [ ] Purchase Awards Banquet Tickets
• [ ] Follow NIFA on Facebook and Instagram to see your team highlighted throughout the week!

During SAFECON

Arrival & Practice Days

Upon Arrival at the host airport, carefully follow instructions outlined in the Arrival Briefing to include: Parking locations, ATC procedures, and practice limitations

• [ ] Check in with NIFA personnel to:
  • [ ] Receive badges & welcome bags
  • [ ] Schedule Safety Briefing (must be completed prior to further flying at the host airport)
• [ ] Schedule practice slots using procedures specified on this site

SAFECON Week

• [ ] Attend the General Contestant Briefing (required)