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Christmas Potluck and Mixer
Join fellow club members for an evening of flying, food and fun. Bring the family and your favorite dish to share! Saturday, December 2, 2017 6PM BFC Clubhouse
Find out more »Simulator Sunday!
Come fly the Redbird with CFI Jeremy. Practice emergencies and other procedures that just can't safely be done in an airplane. Sessions will be 15 minutes each, fly as many as you'd like! Cash or checks only, please, no credit cards. See you here on Sunday!
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Ever wanted to fly the simulator but didn't know who to ask? Join Mark Manning and CFI Jeremy for a low-cost training in the Redbird Sim! Feel the motion as you go through emergency procedures, short field takeoffs and landing, anything you want to do. Shoot approaches into Maui, LAX, Catalina - wherever you want to go. Just show up between 12-3pm, strap in, and enjoy the fun and benefits of simulator training in the Redbird FMX!
Find out more »New Instrument Rating Pilot: Dave Long!
Congratulations to Dave Long for passing his Instrument Rating checkride with DPE Donna Webster on March 12, 2018. Dave worked hard for his ticket, and is looking forward to beginning training for his Commercial certificate soon. Way to go, Dave, and kudos to CFI Adam for doing such a great job!
Find out more »Simulator Sunday!
Ever wanted to fly the simulator but didn't know who to ask? Join Mark Manning and CFI Jeremy for a low-cost training in the Redbird Sim! Feel the motion as you go through emergency procedures, short field takeoffs and landing, anything you want to do. Shoot approaches into Maui, LAX, Catalina - wherever you want to go. Just show up between 12-3pm, strap in, and enjoy the fun and benefits of simulator training in the Redbird FMX!
Find out more »Seminar – Loss of Control
California Aeronautical University October 25 6:00pm Free buffet dinner
Find out more »BFC GHOSTLY GALA HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Bakersfield Flying Club held a very successful Halloween party on the 28th that saw a turnout of about 60 -70 people! there was raffling for items, a photobooth, simulator fun, and good conversations the entire night.
Find out more »Seminar: “Impending Engine Failure”
Join the Bakersfield Flying Club for a seminar on IMPENDING ENGINE FAILURE. It is without a doubt one of the most serious emergencies a pilot can face. Every flight that we take as pilots, there is always a chance and risk of an engine failure. Please join the Bakersfield Flying Club and CFI Jim Hull in a discussion about engine failure, managing impending failure, and the steps necessary in an emergency such as this. The sponsor for this seminar is:…
Find out more »Seminar: “Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations”
Join the Bakersfield Flying Club for a seminar on Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations. There are nearly 20,000 airports in the United States are nontowered, compared to approximately 500 that have towers. Please join the Bakersfield Flying Club in a education seminar and discussion about Non-Towered airport operations. There will also be review and discussion of a recent Non-towered incident that happened in our home state of California . BFC instructors Ryan Hosman and Anthony Johnson will be hosting this seminar.…
Find out more »Seminar: “Pilot – Air Traffic Controller Safety Seminar”
Join the Bakersfield Flying Club FAA Safety Team and KBFL Meadows Field air traffic controllers Bryan Weathers, Hector Perez and Serge Byakov for a pilot - air traffic controller discussion on local area flight operations. Bring your questions for the controllers and learn the inner workings of your local ATC facility. Participate in an informative discussion with fellow area pilots and review recent incidents involving pilot - controller interaction. Sign up at FAASafety.gov!
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