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 […]
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 […]
Doyle Solos!
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 […]
Armando Solos!
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. […]
BFC Christmas Potluck and Mixer Saturday, December 2, 2017, 6PM
Join your fellow pilots, students and club members for a great evening of food and fun. Bring the family and your favorite dish to share. Be there! Saturday, December 2, […]
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 […]