FLYING MAVERICKS FINISH SECOND AT NIFA REGIONAL COMPETITION, EARN COMPETITION SAFETY AWARD

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 2 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha issued the following news release:

* published: 2026/11/02

* contact: UNO Aviation Institute

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha's Flying Mavericks earned second place overall and received the Competition Safety Award at the 2026 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VI SAFECON competition in Salina, Kansas.

Hosted by Kansas State University-Salina, the competition brought together seven collegiate flight teams. Competitive events took place October 26-30, with final results announced at the awards banquet on October 31.

UNO finished with 570 points, placing second in both the flight and ground event cha...