What is it?

Identifying various aircraft by make and model.

Can you describe it in more detail?

Aircraft Recognition or "Rec", as it is commonly referred to, is one of the "Big Three ground events that the Flight Team participates in. Rec consists of viewing aircraft and being able to recognize them in 3 seconds. The aircraft used may be any production aircraft made after 1940, be it military, commercial, general aviation, or helicopters.

What are the competition tests like?

The aircraft recognition test consists of 60 multiple choice questions and 15 fill in the blank questions. The competitor with the highest score is the winner. For each slide, as competitor has three seconds to look at a slide of an aircraft, and then choose the correct manufacturer, model number, and any nicknames (if applicable). For the multiple choice questions, competitors have 15 seconds to choose the correct answer. For the final fifteen write-in questions there is a 30 second time allotment to write in the correct answers. Five competitors are selected to represent ERAU in Aircraft Recognition. For the official NIFA testing and event rules please visit NIFA's website.

How do I become a part of REC?

In order to be eligible you must be a member of the Eagles Flight Team. Once you are a member simply attend the weekly sessions hosted by the coaches. They will be glad to help you along your journey to become a successful REC competitor.

How do I become a part of the Eagles Flight Team?

Check out our Prospective Members section to find out more information about joining.