New Instrument Rating
“Member Name just passed their IFR checkride!” — format for celebrating a member’s new rating, with the airport and a short note from them if they’d like.
Where We Fly
Flying the Bay Area
We’re based at Buchanan Field (KCCR) in Concord, with Northern California’s mix of coastal, valley, and mountain flying right out the door. This is where we talk about where we’ve flown, where we’re headed next, and who just leveled up.
Where We Fly
Favorite Northern California destinations
Our Fly-Out Group has logged trips all over the region — a mix of $100-hamburger runs and full-day adventures. Recent and recurring destinations include:
- Watsonville (KWVI) — coastal fly-in favorite
- Santa Rosa (KSTS) — wine country fly-out
- Lampson Field, Clear Lake (KUKI area) — lake views and lunch
- Auburn (KAUN) — foothill airport with a classic diner
- Oroville (KORV) — a regular Northern California stop
See Community for how to join a fly-out.
Recent fly-outs
Where the group has taken us
Achievements
Checkrides, ratings, and new certificates
Getting an instrument rating, a tailwheel endorsement, or a first solo is a big deal — this is where we plan to celebrate it. Here’s the kind of shout-out we’re picturing:
First Solo
A quick congratulations post for a member’s (or their student’s) first solo flight — photo optional, grin mandatory.
New Certificate
Private, commercial, CFI, tailwheel, seaplane — any new certificate or endorsement is chapter-newsletter-worthy.
Fly with us
Join the chapter to get fly-out invitations, meet other Bay Area pilots, and share your own aviation milestones.