Entries by Christopher Balcsik
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, some were fortunate to be at airports with acceptable conditions to get out to CAVU (ceiling and visibility unlimited) Columbia. The short hike got everybody […]
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 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also, beginning at noon, there will be a lunch supporting the 99s scholarship fundraiser. At 1:00 p.m. Reindeer Games will […]
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 reached a high standard of accomplishment in the flight training arena.
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 heart and soul of the Bakersfield Ninety-Nines as the Membership Chair. She was an avid air racer, charter pilot, and Bonanza owner. She was a […]
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.
ARJON GETS HIS WINGS!!
Mega BFC congratulations to Arjon Reniedo for passing his PP checkride with DPE Donna! Arjon’s lifelong dreams were to come to America, become a citizen, and earn his pilot wings, and now he’s done all three? What’s next? Arjon is already busy working on his instrument rating and plans, one day, to be an airline […]