Entries by Anthony Johnson

Richard Miles Solos!

October 30, 2019 in /by

He is a professor at Bakersfield College and has been passionate about aviation for over 20 years. His hope is to start up a Aviation program at his college and teach young people about the joys of flying.

Jasper Solos!

October 30, 2019 in /by

Big BFC boo-yahs to Jasper Flesche on his solo at BFL. CFI Tom said he did a great job. Jasper is looking forward to continuing his training and maybe making aviation his career one day (of course, he has to graduate from high school first!). High fives to Jasper!

Marcos Gets His CFI!

October 30, 2019 in /by

Huuuuge congrats going out to Marcos Figueroa for successfully passing his CFI checkride with DPE Donna. CFI is one tough program, and the BFC is proud to welcome Marcos in as a new instructor. Marcos plans to make aviation his career, and the addition of the CFI will serve him well in reaching his goals. […]

Jamie Pelle’s first solo!

September 2, 2019 in /by

Congratulations to Jamie Pelle on her first solo! Her three trips around the pattern at Bakersfield went great, and she had a world-class smile when she completed her last landing. Jamie comes from a flying family, and looks forward to completing her ticket. Way to go Jamie!

Arjon Does It!

September 2, 2019 in /by

Huuuuuge BFC congratulations to Arjon Reniedo on the occasion of his first solo flight at KBFL!! If the club gave a “Most Enthusiastic” award to a pilot, it would go to Arjon, who plans to make flying his new career.

Two BFC Members Fly Coast to Coast in a Cessna 172!

August 12, 2019 in /by

Zach Scheidt and Fred Webster start out their journey in Tampa, FL. Over 800 miles later, they land in Arlington, TX.  They took a little detour and got a tour of the American Airlines Training Academy in Dallas. Day 2 takes them another 800 miles to Phoenix, AZ. On day 3, they take a short […]