Congratulations to Pierre-Orly Dupont for his first solo! Pierre has wanted to learn to fly since he was a kid, and is thoroughly enjoying his training with CFI Bill. Pierre plans to fly his family to fun destinations, and has even invited his wife along on some of his training flights – she loves to […]
High fives to Zach for passing his Commercial checkride recently with DPE Donna. The same day he passed his checkride he could be seen with CFI Ed Dunlap flying in the right seat working toward his CFI. No moss growing here! Congratulation, Zach, way to go.
Congratulations to Dave Long for passing his Instrument Rating checkride with DPE Donna Webster on March 12. Dave worked hard for this rating, and is already looking forward to working on his Commercial Certificate. Kudos to both Dave and CFI Adam for a job well done!
Mark your calendars for a great year of monthly safety seminars. Wings credit is available. 2018 Seminar Schedule
The 2018 Joint 99s/BFC Flight Training Scholarship is now open for applications. See flyer attached for details.2018 99’s and BFC Joint Scholarship
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Curious about the Redbird simulator at the Club? Think it would be fun to try but never got around to doing it? Well now’s your chance. Introducing Simulator Sundays, the perfect time to try your hand in the sim, learn something new, and gain proficiency in emergencies and failed systems. For details, see BFC Simulator […]
Heartiest congratulations to Sergiu Smecal and Mike Eveland for successfully passing their Private Pilot checkrides with DPE Donna Webster. Sergiu owns a nice Mooney, which he plans to fly for both business and pleasure, and Mike is shopping for a nice C182 to take him and his family to his cabin in Northern California’s Lake […]
Mega congrats to Doyle Wilson for his first solo, performed (nearly) perfectly at KBFL on 12-27-17. Doyle is a Board Member at Shafter Airport, owns his own hangar and is actively searching for the perfect plane. Be sure to give him a big ‘Boo-Ya!” when you see him around the club.
Congratulations to Armando Espinoza for his first-ever solo on November 26! CFI Mark Zuniga reports that he did an outstanding job, and emerged from the airplane with a smile ear-to-ear. Armando lives in Delano and works in Palmdale/Lancaster so looks forward to the day when he will be able to fly to work. Way to […]