OSU Flying Aggies Capture First Place at Regional Competition

Monday, November 3, 2014

The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies Flight Team placed first in the 2014 National Intercollegiate Flying Association SAFECON Region VI Competition, held in Warrensburg, Mo., October 19-24. By winning the competition, OSU secured a place in the national competition in May 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.

OSU defeated six other schools to win the region and become the only Oklahoma school to earn a place at nationals. Team members are captain Jake Akin, co-captain Michael Parisi, Paul Downing, Garrett Quinby, Lucy McCollom, Max Maroney, Tyler Sherrick, Devon Haith and Muhammad Thiam. Rick Gladden and Jade Schiewe serve as coaches and Dr. Jon Loffi, assistant professor in aerospace administration and operations, is the faculty advisor for the Flying Aggies.

OSU totaled 451 points overall and 289 in flight events. Competition events included E6B (flight computer) accuracy, Simulated Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation (SCAN), Navigation, Aircraft Recognition, Short Field Approach and Landings, Power off Landings, Message Drop, Ground Trainer, and Aircraft Preflight Inspection. 

School Overall Ranking                                       Points

1. Oklahoma State University                                  451

2. Kansas State University - Salina                         425

3. University of Nebraska - Omaha                         421

4. Southeastern Oklahoma State University           397

5. University of Central Missouri                             345

6. Parks College of St. Louis University                  256

7. University of Oklahoma                                      195

School Flight Events Ranking                             Points

1. Oklahoma State University                                 289

2. University of Nebraska - Omaha                         281

3. Kansas State University - Salina                         234

4. Southeastern Oklahoma State University           219

5. University of Central Missouri                             177

6. Parks College of St. Louis University                  145

7. University of Oklahoma                                       123