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UNO Flying Mavericks

The Flying Mavericks Flight Team, proudly sponsored by Jet Linx, is an intercollegiate squad that competes in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Regional and National SAFECON competitions.

Competition Events

The Flight Team competes in events such as:

  • Aircraft Recognition

  • Computer Accuracy

  • Message Drop

  • Power On/Off Landings

  • SCAN

The team meets year-round for classroom sessions and flight training practices to prepare for these challenges.


Recent Achievements

At the recent National SAFECON in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Flying Mavericks performed exceptionally well, placing in the top 15 teams nationwide.


Team Membership

Each year, approximately 15 team members represent UNO in a variety of events. While many team members are pilots, non-pilots also contribute by competing in ground-based events, strengthening the team’s overall performance.

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