David Grimm earns Private!

David Grimm soars to new heights with his new Private Pilot Certificate!

Tanner Brown earns Private Pilot!

Congratulations to Tanner Brown on earning his Private Pilot

Jashanpreet Kaur Solos!

Congratulations to Jashanpreet on her solo! She did such a great job while her family watched. Way to go, Jashanpreet!

Everett Good Solos!

Congratulations to Everett on his solo. He did such a Good job! Thanks to all the help from his instructor Tom Peterson. Way to go, Everett!

AOPA Flight Training Surveys

You have trusted us to help you achieve your dream of flying. Now we’d like you to tell us about your flight training experience. We are participating in the You Can Fly Flight Training Experience Survey, and your feedback will help shape the flight training experience for future students.  Student Pilots, Private Pilots and Rusty Pilots…. We value your feedback!

The You Can Fly Flight Training Experience Survey is based on extensive research into the optimal flight training experience. Your participation will give you the opportunity to tell us about your experience with us so that we can see how we stack up to the industry. We want to hear it all – the Good, the Bad and the AWESOME!

Take the survey today.  AOPA’s Flight Training Experience Survey is a constructive way to improve flight training.  Your responses to poll questions are anonymous.   Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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David Grimm Solos!

David Grimm Soloed to the skies!

Tim Dodson Earns Private!

Tim Dodson takes to the skies and earns his Private Pilot Certificate!

New Commercial Pilot!

Jordan Shepherd is an official Commercial Pilot now!

First Flights in Visalia!

BFC Member Merl Ledford takes lots of kids for their first flight in Visalia.  Seems like he has convinced most of them to start their flight training!

Dave Champness Solos

Congratulations to Dave Champness on the occasion of his first solo! CFI Tom Peterson and BFC board members Fred and Donna Webster were on hand to help celebrate. Dave comes from a flying family and plans to make piloting a big part of his future. Way to go, Dave!