Lonn Meeks – Solo
Lonn Meeks soloed 58E on July 13, 2018 at KMIT
Zuniga Gets His Wings: America’s Newest Airline Pilot!
Huge BFC kudos to Hector Marc Zuniga for passing his checkrides for his ATP and Type Rating at Envoy Airlines! He’s now an airline pilot!! Marc came to BFC just a couple of years ago wanting to learn to fly. He had his eye on becoming an airline pilot and he threw himself into his goal and wouldn’t let up. His dedication impressed all of his instructors, and he has now accomplished his first goal.
The CFI team at BFC wishes Marc a hearty congratulations and looks forward to tracking his career as he moves forward. Special recognition, too, goes to wife Liz, who put up with being a ‘pilot widow’ during Marc’s intensive training. Such accomplishments are truly family victories and Liz and daughter Emily deserve a lot of credit for helping him get through.
Marc, if you read this, remember us little people back home, and be sure to stay in close touch. Take care, friend.
Picture: BFC’s Captain Fred Webster met Marc at the sim center in Dallas to shake his hand and congratulate him on a job well done.
Vive l’aviation! Pierre Solos!
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 fly, too! Félicitations Pierre pour votre grand accomplissement!
Zach St. John, Commercial Pilot!
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.
New Instrument Rated Pilot: Dave Long
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!
2018 BFC/FAASTeam Seminars Announced
Mark your calendars for a great year of monthly safety seminars. Wings credit is available. 2018 Seminar Schedule
Apply Now for 2018 Flight Training Scholarship
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
Steve Roodzant Flies Solo!
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Join Us for Simulator Sundays!
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 Sundays-1
Two New Pilots in December: Eveland and Smecal
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 Almanor region. Way to go guys, stay safe.