Twomey Passes His Checkride!
Whoa, Terry Twomey realized a lifelong dream last week when he earned his Private Pilot wings at the BFC. Terry plans to use his new ticket for local sightseeing flights […]
Sergiu Solos!
Mega-congrats to Sergiu Smecal for his first solo at KBFL in August! Sergiu plans to fly for both business and pleasure, commuting to his company’s regional office in El Monte. […]
Courtney Gets Her Wings!
Mega congrats to Courtney Risner for passing her private pilot checkride in August! Courtney began her training while a high school senior, and will be starting Fresno State where she […]
Gondara Solos!
Congratulations to Dr. Shabeg Gondara on his first solo flight at KBFL on June 30! Shabeg is a psychiatrist who will be leaving us soon to take a job in […]
Do the Math visits the Bakersfield Flying Club!
“Math in the Real World” heads to the Bakersfield Flying Club, where pilot Fred Webster shares with Devin how math is applied to aviation. Also, Reagan Elementary student Madison works […]
MAY 18, 2017 SEMINAR
May 18, 2017 Seminar “I SURVIVED A PLANE CRASH” Join pilot and author Brian Brown for a first-hand account of the accident that nearly cost him and his family everything. […]
News Update 04/2017
Drone Seminar Thursday April 20, 6pm. The BFC is kicking off the 2017 Seminar Series with an informative presentation by Justine Harrison, noted aviation attorney and speaker. Justine will talk […]
GIANT BFC B00-YAHS FOR MAYBERRY!
Persistence pays. Just ask Denis Mayberry after his first solo at BFL! Denis has been working hard with CFI Mark Hargis and finally reached his milestone goal of flying an […]
GREAT JOB Andy! Another solo.
From CJ Andy’s CFI at the BFC: After a long summer and fall of college classes and a full-time work schedule, Andy Bravo has some how managed to squeeze in […]
Fun Times with the BFL ATC & KCFD!
Wow, What a GREAT Seminar! The September BFC FAASTeam seminar had KBFL’s outstanding ATC team as guest speakers. Everybody, from beginner to seasoned pro, learned something new and was able […]
Another Solo! Congratulations, Ted
CFI Mark Hargis cut the shirt tail on another client. Ted Richardson was all smiles today when he got to fly solo in a C-172.
Four New Private Pilots at BFC!
It has been a busy few months at the Bakersfield Flying Club. 4 members earned their wings!