Colorado Northwestern Community College has amazing students and their flight team of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association is proving that. The CNCC NIFA Flight Team has secured an invitation to compete nationally in May. Competing at Region in various categories, the team earned numerous top ten finishes and a total of 311.5 points, resulting in a highly respectable fourth-place finish overall. “I’m extremely proud of what this team has accomplished, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” says Nathan Hardin, Aviation Technology Program Director. A CNCC announcement shared that competition has been fierce with teams from prestigious flight schools across the region vying for the top spot. Thankfully, CNCC emerged as the top two-year flight school, surpassing even some of the four-year programs. In addition to the team’s outstanding performance, individual achievements were also celebrated. Top Pilot Brayden Isaacson, a member of the Flight Team, placed 4th overall, scoring an impressive total of 83.5 points, further solidifying the team’s success. “People told us it couldn’t be done,” shared Brayden Isaacson, “but all they did was give us an opportunity to prove them wrong.” To support the Flight Team’s participation in the national competition, the team will be resuming their fundraising efforts, including through a See’s Candies sale. CNCC concluded the announcement with the following: “The Flight Team extends their sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported them thus far. The unwavering encouragement and support from the CNCC community have been instrumental in fueling their passion and driving them towards excellence. With the upcoming national competition, the team is excited to represent CNCC and showcase the program’s expertise on the national stage. The CNCC Flight Team’s qualification for the national competition is a testament to their hard work, skill, and dedication. As they gear up for the upcoming challenge, the CNCC community stands behind them, ready to support their journey towards excellence.”
