jus another day
 

just another day of waiting...anyone receive good news today??

hi guys,

maybe we shd compile a list of who is already in nov obs? from wat i know:

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod
4.
5.

anymore? please cut and past the list and add on..yeah baby

Nov Intake
 

Melvin and I went for our medical in July.

Joyce has just called me too. =)

Cheers to all!

Yeah, think its a good idea to meet up and get to know each other. Anyway, to those who are waiting, all the best.. look forward to see you guys soon.

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod
4. saxeuman (cargo)
5.

Hi Guys,

I'm also going in this November. Adding myself to the list....

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.

So anyway...if you guys are meeting up...keep me informed ya! Cheers.

Meet up
 

Hey guys, do keep me updated about the gathering. And the list just got longer..

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.
6. db07

Updating the list. another bro to the list.

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod (cargo)
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.
6. db07
7. Shyhaur

Updating the list. another bro to the list.

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod (cargo)
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.
6. db07
7. Shyhaur
8.areuinsane2k (another late comer)

dudes, just a humble advice....u guys (batch 116-5 if I'm not wrong) are heading for OBML (Outward Bound Malaysia Lumut), do start execising. There will be alot of kayaking, trekking, etc. Speak to friends who have been there (done it) before you. Always good to do some prep work.

Seeya guys in Seletar in end Nov (or early Dec). At the meantime, we are looking forward to the arrival of batch 115-05 guys next week!!

All the best and take care.

wohoooo!! guess who's joining the nov intakE!!!! me!!!!!! wohooooo!!!! i just got the letter this morning!!! there's never been a happier day guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hope my batch mates will get their letters soon!!! wohoooooo!!!!!!

Updating the list. another bro to the list.

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod (cargo)
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.
6. db07
7. Shyhaur
8.areuinsane2k (another late comer)
9. max232

max232,

that mate of yours would be me haha...
yeah I got the letter the same day as u...max232...hehe...

see u guys in nov...

Updating the list. another bro to the list.

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod (cargo)
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.
6. db07
7. Shyhaur
8.areuinsane2k (another late comer)
9. max232
10. streetguy

Updating the list,another bro to the list.

1. bong
2. swifter
3. babygod (cargo)
4. saxeuman aka Steven (cargo)
5. S.T.
6. db07
7. Shyhaur
8.areuinsane2k (another late comer)
9. ma 232
10. streetguy
11. Gavin25

:D

great idea swifter !!! too bad im on night shift until my last working day, see how lar, i will try to attend..how bout 19th nov nite? place to be decide later??

OBML
 

Congrats to all you 116 guys. OBML can be quite demanding, so like Ambit says, do some conditioning before you go. Also, bring a handheld GPS if any of you guys have it (be tactical of course). You'll appreciate it! See all of you soon at SFC. Have fun!

eer..

did i mention there will be a ex-OBS instructor in C116??

you guys are dead lucky!

Do read up "sailing for the dummies", will save you heaps of arm strength while cruising on your "yacht".

lol

its tough but lotsa fun..... =)

thanks swifter for organising it..

i'll be fine with most of the evenings except for on the 22 nov. may i ask what sort of training will we be given in obs, anyone?

cheers

another cargo boy
 

Hi guys, got a call from cargo today and i'll be joining the nov 25th OBS batch.

Thx swifter,

Unfortunately I'm Malaysian, and I don't think I'll be able to join the gathering. No matter, we'll have plenty of time to suffer together during OBS.

Btw, another 2 blokes who were in the same batch (2nd stage interview) with me also got the offer to join the Nov25 OBS.

hey there..how you guys doin...sory that we..malaysians wont be able to meet up with our fellow s'porean batch mates earlier befoire the intake....anyways...bomohtitan...when did u do your med?? wel..its not stated in my offer letter whether it'l be SIA cargo or SIA...so i was wondering which il be joining..
one more thing....once we leave lumut...are we gona join seletar immediately after that...and hows life in seletar since its a military base as someone told me..hehe..just being kinda excited...hehe.. k then hoping to see ya'll soon..

SIA cargo
 

Hey people,

Is it possible that you fail the first interview for SIA passenger and now SIA cargo is calling me again for the first interview. I already did not pass the interview for less than 2 months and now they reviewing me again? Please help me out..anyone in this situation before??

yo max,

yeah,, i also dunt know wat kindof life in seletar but there is no need to find out in advance, exp it urself !! hoho, i m sure it will be both fun and stressful (exam)

?? y malaysian cant join the pre-meetup org by swifter? i am a malaysian too but im going man !!! yeah, join us lar, can talk

BTW !! Boeing 787 DREAMLINER RULEZ !!! wah ha ha ha, dunt know if sia wanna buy this bird or not, i think this bird is so cool

Getting an interview
 

Hey people,

I have applied for the position of cadet pilot once in July and again in Sept. Sadly, there have been no news from SIA till now. I certainly look forward to the career as a pilot! I need an interview to get started, be it successful interview or not. Sigh...

This is my status so far,

Age: Just turned 25
Qualifications: Engineering (Hons 3rd class)
Job experience: Nil (not considering part time)

Anything wrong with this status that doesn't qualify me for an interview? I plead for your opinions that can help me in anyway. Thank you.

Paper Plane

may i know what do the doctors check for for medical checkup

Hi predator,

eyesight- short,long vision,colour...hearing- put in in a concealed room, then cap ur head with a BIG headphone...chest xray...blood...urine-for drugs abuse??...your heart !!-ecg...your bmi and some routine knocking on ur stomach to see if u got a sotong in ur stomach

then 2nd stage, mount E hos: hearing again, doc will see if ur ear is clear from wax etc...eyesight- same as above+shine ur eye with a torchlight...

did i miss out anythng????

God damn it OBS is @#$%#@$^@, But fun filled and I do really enjoyed it a lot, looking at the positive side. If you guys want to train up for obs, do a bit of running and train your detoids endurance (for kayaking). My course and I enjoyed our Outward Bound alot, and we knew each other better true all the activities. Some advice will be;

1. Bring 2 shoes (1 x wet, 1 x run)
2. Snake powder (Mandatory)
3. Try to bring a camera, our course only had a camera to capture the kodak moments.
4. Sun Block (Mandatory-Go for SPF 50)
5. An Open Mind

Its wonderful to see you guys made it through the interview. For those guys who are still waiting up, no news is very good news. For those guys who are wondering if they should give up trying applying for SQ ab-initio, do not give up till your last drop of effort, good things don't come easy.

Enjoy your holiday!

WhiteOak

OBS shopping list
 

Hi WhiteOak,

Other than the stuff you mentioned above, is there anything else we need to bring there (clothes, equip, etc).. cos I'm currently compiling a shopping list for OBS and also SFC.

Btw, I'm looking for one of those kinetically charged flashlights, any idea where to get them in M'sia?

Thx,

bomoh

OBML
 

The activities for OBML are:

1) Kayaking
2) Sailing (Whaler)
3) Jungle Trekking
4) Rafting
5) Rappelling
6) Rock climbing
7) Running (Not a lot compared to Ubin)
8) Games etc

The activities might be similar to Ubin, but the terrain is totally different. Bring a pair of glove if you are prone to getting blisters. You'll be paddling or rowing alot if there is no wind during your whaler expedition. Also, bring vinegar, ointment or other stuff to fight leeches and mosquitoes. You'll be seeing alot of these bloodsuckers. The SAF insect repellent is very effective against leeches. Bring LOTS of re-hydration salts. Those that you can mix with water and drink. It helps alot during your final expedition. Lastly, bring a nice pair of shades to look good for the camera.

Don't overpack, as most of the equipment will be provided. All I can say is that OBML is fun, so go physically prepared with an open mind, and you'll enjoy the experience with your new buddies. Whatever it is, take care not to get injured. All the best, and have fun!

9V.

hey guys thanks so much for the tips...i really didn't know what to expect.. at least you guys are giving us some kinda sneak preview of the OBS.. hehe...well then..after OBS are we going immediately to seletar? and which part of the course will we be goin to aussie n how long will it take there..since its not mentioned in the contract....??! k then..chiao!!

hi hi,

6 months at seletar------------------------- theory
9 months in perth--------------------------- flying, C172 and baron
1 month at STC, aka babe land----------- Learjet theory
3 months in maroochydore ---------------- Learjet flying
another about 3 months or so at STC --- theory and simulator, fleet conversion, 777,747
(add couple of days/weeks/months inbetween each phase for waiting period)

then after, you are checked out as 2nd officer. =)

shyhhaur.. thanks for your reply..

hearing test.. bad news.. some problem with my hearing after years in the army... how does the test works...? thanks

hearing test would be conducted with a pair of headphones in a soundproof room.

a series of beeps (3 octaves, with progressively decreasing volume) will be played to your right ear and then your left.

if you hear the sound (or if you think you hear the sound x_x) you press a button.

hey thanks for the info man!! just to check?? STC is in s'pore>??
haha was just guessing the babe land thing??!? coollll :ok:

STC=SIA Training Centre, the one u went for final interview...so fast forget oledi?

Hey 116,

For your reference, I'm not sure if you guys have the check list for ob lumut. I attached a packing guide for your reference.

http://www.obs.pa.gov.sg/participants/bring.htm

WhiteOak

yo Whiteoak!

thanks man,,, i think i will bring all the items listed in the website....hohohoho

SFC
 

hi guys,

any idea besides clothing and toiletries, wat else we can/recommended to bring to sfc? laptop? small tv? small fridge? cooking utensil? tons of maggi mee?

thanks !!

To course 116, for those who are coming for the 14 Nov meetup, please list below:


1) Swifter
2) Saxeuman
3) shyhhaur
4) S.T.
5) Babygod
6) Bong
7)areuinsane2k
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)

Shall we meet at 1900 suntec city right after u crossed the bridge from marina? near the polo ralph shop if i am not wrong....any form of identity to identify each other?

Hi Guys,

All the best to your OBS training, hope you guys had fun. Treasure and cherish the times you will have together and try to build up the bond between each others.

I had just got the call up from SIA to go for my first interview on the 17th of Nov, next Thurs.

Kind of nervous as this is my first time hope everything goes smoothly for me.

Any guys out there who are also going for the first interview next Thurs? Do give me a buzz so that we can discuss more.

Regards,

Hi, really looking at you guys going for Lumut OBS with envy, hope I can make it through the interviews to be a cadet pilot as well.

Trance, I will be going for the first interview on 17 Nov too! ;) Super nervous and excited! :\ Juz wondering where to go for the eyesight and colour-blind test... will any neighbourhood medical clinic do? :confused: