Polk State Flight Team

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Our Flight Team was proud to volunteer and participate in the Sun ’n Fun 5K in support of aviation education here in Polk County. ✈️🏃

From helping behind the scenes to running alongside the community, it was a great way to support the future of aviation and connect with others who share a passion for the industry.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the event a success!

Our Flight Team had the opportunity to meet Sheriff Grady Judd today ✈️ We are honored to have his support for aviation education and workforce development in our community and look forward to more opportunities in the future!

Interested in competition flying, aviation leadership, and representing Polk State at the national level? This is your chance to get involved!

📅 First Flight Team Meeting
🕕 Tuesday, January 20 @ 4:30 PM
📍 Airside East Room 129

All students are welcome—no prior competition experience required. Come learn what Flight Team is all about, meet the coaches and members, and see how you can get involved this semester.

New Year, New You! Have you registered yet for the 2026 Sun 'n Run 5K?! 🏃🏽‍♀️🥇

Join us on April 18th at 6:45am, during the 52nd Annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo ✈
🔗To register, visit https://www.athlinks.com/event/lakeland-airport-sun-n-run-5k-308359

That's a wrap on the 2025 Regional SAFECON season!

Thank you to all of our students, coaches, advisors, hosts, volunteers, judges, sponsors, and supporters for your time and effort - putting your best foot forward, showcasing all you've learned and the skills you've developed! Your excellence, professionalism, and sportsmanship IS the NIFA tradition!

Official Results for all Regional SAFECONs can be found here: https://resonant-jumper-7c1.notion.site/Regional-Results-2ebb58511ee040d0a658b39b8a472675

Stay tuned for Official Invitations to the National SAFECON 2026, coming out in mid-November. As always, follow us on social media and keep an eye on the latest news at: https://www.nifa.aero/news

Go Eagles! 🦅

staying golden ✨🦅

That’s a wrap on day one 🤙🏻

Day 1: targets set, rivals spotted, time to soar higher 🦅