I heard there will be lots of running (morning & evening), rock climbing (*gulp* guys, pls help pull me up if I can't climb to the top ), kayaking, sailing, trekking, camping, confidence-building obstacle course, etc. Have been jogging and conditioning for past 2 weeks, but still a bit concerned about physical challenges in OBS. Nevertheless, I am confident we will do just fine if we can work together and look out for one another.
hahaha ... guess is too late to worry about anything... Frankly, we should all just enjoy it. Dun think so much about it. As long as we work all together.. things should work out fine.
For OBS, if i'm not wrong.. is not so much of a physical challenge, but more of a mental one. You dun need to be super fit to go thru all of it.
So Cheers!!We'll all stick together and hang it dry! LOL
Oh yeah, i look forward to meeting and working with all from 117.
*Yoda Speak*
Tough and mentally challenging the course is hmmmmm?? Great satisfaction we shall have...
The new year is here and the wait for that magical phone call or email is killing me. Is there anyone out there who went through medical, cleared by CAMB, and yet was rejected by SIA? If there is, care to pm me.......
hello..im new here...hwse everybody doin? this forum has been excellent...and it'll definitely aid me during my interview on the 20th..any1 attending it as well? mine's @ 0915..damn nervous man...dunno wot to expect during the 1st interview..
Hi guys
Happy New year and best wishes for one and all. I am just wondering if the present batch of cadets have any news as to how many of the SIA cadets are still training and how many have since been sent home at the various stages of training?
Would like to have an idea as to the attrition rate currently at Seletar and Aust. I trust this will give candidates a better idea of what is at stake and the worst case scenario.
While its always good to be optimistic and positive, I believe a dash of reality will help too.
My sincere congratulations to all the 17 guys going to OBS and those going for the interview. It's going to be a gruelling session.
I'm from batch 96 and one of the fallen ones. I fall out from the Jandakot phase. On average, there'll be 2-3 ppl who'd be chopped from the batch of say 20. At times, there's none. Well, very much depends on the individual and environmental factors. There's so much you can do: you can ace your ground school exams, do lots of mental flying, involve in projects, say lots of prayers.
But there are other small parts that are beyond your control, like weather conditions when you are flying (however this can be overcome if you managed your skills - well, hardly because you're only given 15hrs of flying in Seletar). The other is "human" factor; ie the instructors. Instructors play a huge role in your training. They either make or break your career. If you've good relations with your instructor, you're in for a good ride. Otherwise, it's gonna be turbulent one, be prepared to work exceptionally harder on your EQ and ask other fellow cadets for help.
Your first hurdle is not the exams. Anyone with brains and hardwork can ace them. The first hurdle is your flight in Seletar. That will filter off those who can and cannot fly. Some are born to fly, some can learn to fly. But some of us, just need more time to get the hang of it. 15 hours of flying allocated to you isn't that much. I think right now, it's cut short to 12 hrs. I think they have better instructors in SFC now. The legendary CBS have left. That's one hurdle off.
So for those who'd want to join as pilots, better have a back up plan just in case, for worst case scenario.
just bear in mind, i am not a cadet with SIA, but i do have a friend there.
u r given 15 hrs in singapore, and a further (upto) 21 hrs in perth. if u have it in you, that is more than enough hours to clear your first solo. most of my friends (who are in major airlines all over the world) have cleared first solos in 6-15 hours. not bragging, but if i can fly, think most ppl can
cheers,
Not sure how it works in SIA but in my day, in the services, if you didn't get on with your instructor or felt that you were not learning then you were entitled to ask for a change, without prejudice.
Try to get comfortable with ATC,practice your radio calls.Develop a good scan technique in all phases of flight.Keep a good lookout and try to develop an instinct to where other aircraft are when in the circuit.Fly with precision.
Hey thanks mooney59!!!
Was wondering if there's anything that I can prepare prior to seletar....
Hey tango tango, don't stop just keep on applying, your 2nd chance is still valid....it may take a while longer(usually 6 months)....but it'll come again...
May is already 6 months ago.....
Survival for Seletar? Lots of moquito coils if you intend on staying there. A bicycle to zip across the expressway to food heaven will also help when you (will, hopefully) stay up late studying for your papers.
Apart from those, ALWAYS prepare for your flights beforehand. Read the syllabus, know what to expect, ask your coursemates, ask your instructors (they are humans too), ask your seniors.
), kayaking, sailing, trekking, camping, confidence-building obstacle course, etc. Have been jogging and conditioning for past 2 weeks, but still a bit concerned about physical challenges in OBS. Nevertheless, I am confident we will do just fine if we can work together and look out for one another. 
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