The Flying Mavericks Flight Team sponsored by Jet Linx, is an intercollegiate team that participates in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Regional and National SAFECONS.
Each year a team of approximately 15 members competes at these competitions. Members of the flight team do not necessarily have to be pilots, as non-pilots can enhance the team through other competitions.
The Flight Team competes in some of the following events: Aircraft Recognition, Computer Accuracy, Message Drop, Power On/Off Landings, and SCAN.
The Flying Mavericks meet throughout the entire year in classroom meetings and flight training practices.
Being a part of this team is an opportunity to meet students from UNO and other colleges at the regional and national competitions while improving their flight abilities.
Flight team awards are displayed at the Aviation Institute in the display cases. Students also receive awards outside the competition, for example, one student was nominated by other students at the national competition as the representative for all of the competitors.
The Flight Team also assists with community events and working with children, educating them about flying and what it means to be a pilot.
