Category Archives: Aviation

1 Year Flying Anniversary

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Adam Salvo

Yesterday, October 9th marked my one year anniversary for flying, and it just so happened that I got to go up flying, although I didn’t realize the significance of the day at the time. In the last year I have … Continue reading →

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IFR Training: Lesson 1-3

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Adam Salvo

Last weekend I started my IFR (instrument) flight training, as well as the checkout process in the club’s Cessna 182. Since I have less then 100 hours total time, I need 10 hours of dual instruction in the 182 before … Continue reading →

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EAA Airventure 2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Adam Salvo

On Sunday July 30th, Jenny and I made the trek up to Oshkosh to attend our first ever Airventure. “For one week each summer, EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500,000 from more than 60 countries attend EAA … Continue reading →

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Night Currency

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Adam Salvo

Last night I headed to the airport to get caught up with my night currency. As a private pilot, in order to carry passengers at night, you must have preformed three takeoffs and landings at night (1 hour after sunset … Continue reading →

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Learn to Fly Day

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Adam Salvo

This past Saturday was International Learn To Fly Day, so I volunteered to help out at my local FBO/Flight School, Wisconsin Aviation. I am currently taking private pilot lessons thru Wisconsin Aviation and so while I can’t give out airplane … Continue reading →

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