13 November Columbia Fly Out
On 13 November 2021, five airplanes and ten people made it to the Columbia flyout last Saturday. The low visibility weather in parts of the valley made it challenging. Still, […]
Entries by Anthony Johnson
Toys for Kids L52 Event, 4 December 2021
On 4 December 2021, the Friends of Oceano Airport (L52) is hosting a toys for kids event beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Jingle Bells will perform live holiday music from […]
Tom Peterson receives 2021 AOPA award!
A huge congratulations to Bakersfield Flying Club, Certified Flight Instructor Thomas Peterson, for receiving AOPA’s 2021 Distinguished Flight Instructor Award! This award is given to Flight Instructors who have […]
Scholarship Opportunity
The Bakersfield Chapter of The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots are offering two $3000 scholarships in honor of past, long-time Bakersfield member, Joan Paynter. Joan Paynter was the […]
Robbie Smith Solos!
A big BFC congratulations to Robbie Smith on his solo on 20 September 2021, in N73977!
Jessika earns her Private Pilot Certificate
A big congratulations to Jessika! Jessika Zaia follows in her son, Michael’s footsteps and earns her Private Pilot Certificate! We are so happy for you!
Christopher Balcsik Solos!
Christopher Balcsik, under the watchful eye of his instructor Nicholas Costigan, soloed on 2 September 2021.