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July 2013 Issue
MICA(P)029/09/2012
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10Western Australian
National Aeromodelling Competition 2013
Exhibition at Singapore
Discovery Centre
07 09Singapore National
Aeromodelling Competition 2013
PPL Wings andaviation awardS
ceremony
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New Basic Flying Course
05F16 Familiarisation Flight
07Western Australliian
Commander Royal Brunei Air Force visits SYFC
Foreword
Editorial Committee
Advisor : COL (VOL) Andy Tan, General Manager
Editors : Ms Lucy Chua, Administrative Manager Mr Jason Ong, Assistant Editor
Members : Mr S Beber, CCA Manager Mr Ashwin Kotteri, President SYFC PPL Alumni Committee Mr Preetwant Singh, Ground School Instructor
Take-Off is the offi cial newsletter of the Singapore Youth Flying Club. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the Editor, the Club and its Committee do not accept liability for any damage, personal or material, arising whether directly or indirectly from any matter published in this newsletter. Views or opinions expressed here are entirely the contributors’ and do not necessarily refl ect the position of the Club or members of the Editorial Committee.
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COL (VOL) Andy Tan
General Manager
Singapore Youth Flying Club
JULY 2013
The Singapore Youth Flying Club (SYFC) was honoured to host a visit by the Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force, COL (U) Wardi Bin Haji Abdul Latip on 16 May 13. His visit to SYFC accompanied by
MG Hoo Cher Mou, Chief of Air Force RSAF, provided him a good understanding of how we recruit and nurture our youths to have a strong interest in aviation and fl ying. He also toured the Club’s facilities and got a close look at our aircraft trainer, DA 40.
The Club is pleased to graduate another batch of 39 Junior College and Polytechnic students who have obtained the coveted Private Pilot Licence Wings on 11 May 13. Congratulations to the student graduands and the prize winners who won the Best in Ground School and Best in Flying trophies. I also extend my congratulations to our CCA students who achieved 3rd position in the F-2F racing event during the Western Australian National Aeromodelling Championship held in Perth, Australia.
As part of our eff orts to publicize our programmes to youths, the SYFC is pleased to partner the Singapore Discovery Centre in the launch of the 3D Air Racer Show successfully. We hope to interest and attract many more youths into aviation and fl ying through such partnership.
ContentsAVIATOR
AEROMODELLING
08 SYFC Langkawi Land Expedition 2013 – 29 to 31 Mar 2013
09 Singapore National Aeromodelling Competition 2013
10 • Western Australian National Aeromodelling Competition 2013
• SYFC Participation in Singapore AMAZING Flying Machine
11 Hillgrove Secondary School Speech Day Night Flying Performance for Director General Education – Ms. Ho Peng – 19 April 2013
RECRUITMENT • PUBLICITY • OTHERS
12 • Parents Support Group (PSG) ACS (Barker) Visit
• Community Service
13 • Breitling Article • Spot the Planes Contest
02 PPL Wings and Aviation Awards Ceremony
04 • Commander Royal Brunei Air Force visits SYFC • Exhibition at Singapore Discovery Centre
05 New Basic Flying Courses • 199BFC • 200BFC • 201BFC • TP3-13
06 Students’ Views
07 F16 Familiarisation Flight
02 AVIATOR / SYFC NEWSLETTER / JULY 13
PPL Wings andaviation awardS
ceremony
11 May 2013 – SYFC PPL Wings and Aviation Awards Presentation Ceremony.
SYFC honoured 39 Private Pilots from various Junior Colleges and Polytechnics at the Club’s
annual PPL Wings and Aviation Awards Presentation Ceremony on 11 May 13. Mr Chan
Chun Sing, Acting Minister for Social & Family Development and Senior Minister of State for
Defence graced the occasion and presented the “Wings” and trophies to the prize winners. Four
teachers were also recognised for their invaluable contributions to the SYFC’s CCA programme.
Mr Chan discussing about the SYFC’s CCA programme with students.
03JULY 13 / SYFC NEWSLETTER / AVIATOR
Best student in Flying - Craig Lee, SP.
Mr Richard Au,
Fuchun Secondary School.
Best student in Ground School - Joshua Chia, RI.
BEST IN FLYINGLEE HONG HUI CRAIG
Singapore Polytechnic
LOW JING PENG
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
CHIA CHIN HOWE JOSHUA
Raffl es Institution
BEST IN GROUND SCHOOLCHIA CHIN HOWE JOSHUA
Raffl es Institution
CHEW JIAN HERN
Anderson Junior College
MUHAMMAD AZKHAIRY BIN MOHD RAMEZAN
Singapore Polytechnic
Teachers awarded with certificate of recognitionMR RAYMOND YA SOON KWANG
Westwood Secondary School
MR SURYA MULYONO BIN AHMAD
St Andrew’s Secondary School
MR RUDY LE CHANG TAI
Hwa Chong Institution
MR RICHARD AU WAI THONG
Fuchun Secondary School
Graduands CHAN GUANG XIANG DARREN
LIONEL
Victoria Junior College
CHEN YU XIONG JAY
Temasek Junior College
CHEW YONG HAN GERALD
Singapore Polytechnic
CHOO CHIN MING
Anglo-Chinese Junior College
D THISHANTH
Singapore Polytechnic
EK ZHI XIAN
Temasek Polytechnic
FAQRUL ARIFFIN BIN
MOHAMED FAWZIR
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
GOH CHONG JIN JOHN PAUL
Temasek Polytechnic
HO JUN HAO
Singapore Polytechnic
HO YONG RUI
River Valley High School
KEE FENG SHENG NOEL
Temasek Polytechnic
KHOO YONG YI LARRY
Nanyang Junior College
KO BEI HUA
River Valley High School
KOH YU WEI
Singapore Polytechnic
LAI SZE YIN
Singapore Polytechnic
LIEW JIA HAO PAUL
Singapore Polytechnic
LIEW RONG WEI
Singapore Polytechnic
LIM JIAN EN KITSON
Singapore Polytechnic
LIU MAICAN
Singapore Polytechnic
LOW KEE SHENG JEREMY
Temasek Polytechnic
MUHAMMAD REEZUAN
BIN RABU
Temasek Polytechnic
NG WEI JERROLD
Singapore Polytechnic
NG WEI LIANG
Temasek Polytechnic
ONG WAI KIAT CODY
St Andrew's JC
SEOW JUN HAO KEVIN
Singapore Polytechnic
SIA HAN YUNG
Hwa Chong Institution
SNG JIA LONG BENJAMIN
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
SOW ZHAN KIT RYAN
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
TAN TENG KEAT DANIEL
Temasek Polytechnic
TAN TING FANG NATALIE
Anderson Junior College
WAN KEAN SING
Temasek Polytechnic
WONG JING YI EDMUND
Anderson Junior College
YOUNG JHUI HSIEN LESTER
Singapore Polytechnic
04 AVIATOR / SYFC NEWSLETTER / JULY 13
PARTNERSHIP WITHSINGAPORE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Singapore Youth Flying Club partnered the Singapore Discovery Centre in the launch of 3D Air Racer Show. The Club set up 4 fl ight simulation stations to provide fl ight experience to visitors. Youths were encouraged to participate in a contest that will win them joyrides onboard our DA40
aircraft. Below are some of their experiences and remarks after the fl ight.
“I was nervous before the fl ight. However after the plane took off, I calmed down with the small island right below my feet,” Qu Zilin
“I could see terrifi c scenery when I was fl ying, my fi rst time in a light aircraft,” Tan Yee Ann
“It is more thrilling and fun than fl ying in a simulator,” Chua Yi Xuan.
“The 45 minutes joyride turned out to be awesome. I survived and my legs did not tremble,” Danial Isyraf Bin Iszeraj.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORC
ommander of the Royal Brunei Air Force Colonel (U) Wardi Bin Haji Abdul Latip visited SYFC on 16 May 13. He was briefed
on SYFC’s Vision, Mission, Objectives and daily operations and toured the Club’s facilities.
06 AVIATOR / SYFC NEWSLETTER / JULY 13
STUDENTS’ VIEWS//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
FIRST SOLO STUDENTS
Being alone in the aircraft was the greatest moment of my life yet. Never did I think it
was possible that I would be fl ying a plane by myself. It was diffi cult to comprehend the
heavy responsiblitiy but once you are in the skies, there is no turning back. You just
have to put everything the instructor has taught to good use.
Edmun Wong JY
To be able to sit in the cockpit of an aircraft and control it just by yourself is really awesome.
Though it was just for a short 10minutes, it meant hours of fl ight training and confi dence
to be able to control the aircraft from take-off to landing. The 1st solo experience will
always remain in my head and I am already looking forward to my next solo fl ight!
Lew De Li 195BFC
As the wheels of the aircraft gently lifted off the ground, I was effectively on my fi rst
solo fl ight- no one else in the plane but me. The feeling was like
no other other-mixed between nervousness and excitement.
With the help of all the instructors contributing to my training, I was
able to complete a full circuit and land without a problem. The feeling
of accomplishment was immense and my jubilation was hyped even
more with my successful admission into the PPL course. This 10mins
of solo fl ight made all those weeks of preperation worthwhile, a one true
experience of a lifetime not to be forgotten.
Alexander Tan-193BFC/PPL
ively on my fi rst
PPL STUDENTS
SYFC gave me the prestigious opportunity to expand and deepen my interests
to be in the RSAF. Though it was an arduous journey, the experience
I had throughout the entire year makes it all worthwhile. Providing me with the
once-in-a-life time chance to learn how to fl y for free and earn my wings.
M.Azkhairy – 186BFC
I am extremely elated to have passed the SYFC fl ying training course and to have
obtained my Private Pilot’s Licence. It has been almost exactly a year since my very
fi rst fl ight till today, the day I passed my Final Handling Test. It has been a wonderful
thrilling ride, with its ups and downs and good and diffi cult times. This has really been
an eye opener and I cannot wait to start a brand new journey of fl ying in the Air Force.
D. Thishanth, 187BFC
f amiliarisation flight
I climbed into the cockpit of the F16. Within a short while,
the canopy came down and I was all fi red up to go.
The pilot, ‘Hokum’, did his checks before taxiing to
the runway.
During the takeoff run, I can feel the tremendous thrust
coming from the engine. Right after we took off, we did
a steep turn to the left. While we were fl ying towards the
training area, the other F16, where Wan KS was in pulled
up behind us on our left. It was very close.
The view was magnifi cent because I have never seen
anything like this before. Once we reached our training
area, we started the air exercises without delay. Hokum did
several turns to test how much Gs I can take. He then
began various aerobatics like Clover Leaf, Split S and etc.
I experienced at least 4Gs while doing the aerobatics.
The G-suit would infl ate and squeeze my legs and abdomen
whenever Gs were pulled. I was given the chance to fl y
the F16 and it was absolutely awesome. It’s fast and
highly manoeuvrable. The control stick was really sensitive
and diffi cult for me to control. Finally, we did a dogfi ght.
It was really thrilling during the dogfi ght because everything
was fast paced.
Overall, I am thankful for the opportunity given to me.
It was defi nitely the most memorable ride of my life.
Craig Lee
07JULY 13 / SYFC NEWSLETTER / AVIATOR
When I found out I was one of the two selected to go on the F16 Familiarisation fl ight, I was ecstatic and also very thankful as this is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. The fl ight I had was probably the most amazing and adrenalin-pumping experience I had in my life thus far.
As soon as I sat down in the backseat of the jet, the feeling I had was indescribable. I can’t wait to be up in the skies. The pilot who fl ew with me guided me throughout the fl ight and ensured that I had enjoyed myself.
During the takeoff, I can feel a surge of energy propelling the jet forward due to the afterburner. I was thrown into a left turn and experienced about 2-3Gs. The speed and the rate of climb was tremendous. I was already at South China Sea.
We then started doing some air exercises and aerobatic manoeuvres like Loops, Split-S and Cloverleaf. I experienced constant G-forces in the vicinity of 5-6Gs and it was really thrilling. I can literally feel the Gs that were exerted on me with the G-suit infl ating and putting pressure on my lower body and abdomen.
Soon after, I was given control of the aircraft and I did 3 loops by myself. Before we recovered back to base, we were dogfi ghting with the other F16 where Craig Lee was in. It was really an awesome experience.
While we were returning back to base, I was handed the controls again. It was diffi cult to control the aircraft as the control stick was really very sensitive. A slight movement on the stick would cause it to deviate easily.
In conclusion, the F16 joyride was an amazing and thrilling experience. I am really glad and thankful to be given the opportunity to have the ride of my life.
Wan KS
29 TO 31 MAR 13Langkawi Land Langkawi Land Expedition 2013Expedition 2013
On the 29 Mar 13, a group of 22 SYFC CCA students from the various School
YFCs and three Trainers embarked on a 3-day land trekking exercise in Langkawi.
Besides displaying resilience, navigation planning and teamwork in moving
through meandering tracks on the island, students also had the opportunity to observe
the Langkawi Airshow aerial displays. Jonathan Wong Jian from Evergreen Secondary
School commented “it was a memorable experience observing the various aircraft
fl ying low level. Students also had the opportunity to improve on leadership and
organisational skills, bonding with students from the other secondary schools during
the land trekking”. Joshua Ang Qi Wei from St. Andrew’s Secondary School commented
“the trip was very enlightening as I improved my aviation knowledge not only on aircraft
recognition but also on the airfi eld environment. I loved the fresh air, sound of aircraft
landing and taking off and observing chickens and water buffaloes during our trekking!
I will go back and pass my experience to my juniors and am looking forward to sign up for
the SYFC fl ying course”.
08 AEROMODELLING / SYFC NEWSLETTER / JULY 13
SINGAPORE NATIONAL
AEROMODELLING COMPETITION 2013
SYFC hosted 3 Australian aeromodellers from Perth, Australia to participate in the Singapore National Aeromodelling Competition 2013, organised by the Aeromodelling Federation of Singapore.
We were fortunate that the haze cleared up on 22 June and facilitated the control line aeromodelling competition for the gas-powered racing event. The results for the events conducted by SYFC were :
F2F Profi le Model Team Racing
1st Paul Liew (pilot) and Sebert Fong (mechanic)
2nd Robert Fry (pilot) and Norm Kirton (mechanic)
3rd David Su (pilot) and Kevin Su (mechanic)
F2C Team Racing
1st Paul Liew (pilot) and Sebert Fong (mechanic)
2nd Trevor Letchford (pilot) and David Su (mechanic)
3rd Robert Fry (pilot) and Norm Kirton (mechanic)
Vintage Team Racing Class A
1st Trevor Letchford (pilot) and David Su (mechanic)
2nd Paul Liew (pilot) and Sebert Fong (mechanic)
3rd Robert Fry (pilot) and Norm Kirton (mechanic)
Trevor Letchford (who had started aeromodelling at the young age of 8 and had represented Australia in the World Control Line Aeromodelling Championships since 2006) commented “We are all very happy that the haze cleared up for us to do some intense fl ying and compete with the young Singaporeans in the hot and humid weather. We were very impressed with the enthusiasm and fi ghting spirit displayed by the young Singaporeans. I am certainly looking forward to meeting up and compete with them in Australia next year”.
Paul Liew commented “I am very happy to have won in the events and must thank my mechanic, Sebert for his fast pit-stops for fast refueling and restarting of engines. Sebert and myself are looking forward to work hard and hope we could represent Singapore in the 2014 World Control Line Aeromodelling Championships in Poland.”
09JULY 13 / SYFC NEWSLETTER / AEROMODELLING
10 AEROMODELLING / SYFC NEWSLETTER / JULY 13
AEROMODELLING COMPETITION 2013
A delegation of 2 staff and 4 YFC students participated in the Western Australian
National Aeromodelling Competition 2013 held in Perth, Australia from
30 May to 4 Jun 13. Our team, Paul Liew (pilot) from Singapore Polytechnic
and Richard Ong (mechanic) came in third in the F2F team
racing event.
Alena Rae Ong (from CHIJ Toa Payoh), the youngest female
participant at 13 years old, commented that ‘we all gained useful
exposure on the need to work together and have the fi ghting spirit
to have resilience and a never give up attitude. We managed to make
a lot of friends and discussed on aeromodelling in general.”
Emmanuel Kwan from Chung Cheng High (Main) commented
“it was a very good experience fl ying in a foreign country and was
an eye-opener as I learnt a lot from the Aussie adult aeromodellers,
who were willing to show us the fi ner parts on aeromodelling.
I am appreciative of their eagerness to give a helping hand before
the competitions. I am looking forward to participate in more
aeromodelling competitions.”
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A total of 220 students from 15 school YFCs
and the Open Unit participated in the annual
Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition
2013, organised jointly by DSO and Singapore
Science Centre from 19 to 23 Mar 13. SYFC students
participated mainly in designing and building a small
unpowered glider of limited wingspan to be propelled
from a launcher to achieve the longest range event
and designing and building a small remote-controlled
air platform capable of completing a series of
exciting tasks event. NUS(High), Hillgrove, Hwa Chong
Institution, St. Andrew’s, Westwood and Northbrooks
Secondary Schools did very well and won several
prizes in the competitions. NUS (High) and St.
Andrew’s Secondary School came in winners
and runner-ups in the Unpowered Glider Event
respectively.
Seah Shao-Xuan from Hwa Chong Institution, whose
team “Team Altitude” won the Presentation Gold
Award in the Unpowered Glider Category commented
that his team members worked very hard doing
research and working on the model plane and are
looking forward to win the Championship Award
next year.
SYFC PARTICIPATION IN
SINGAPORE AMAZING FLYING MACHINE
COMPETITION 2013COM
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL
For months the members of Hillgrove Secondary School’s Youth Flying Club (YFC) had been preparing and training for
the Speech Day Night Flying Demonstrations. Planes had to be built and re-built after crashes. A formation had to be choreographed and practiced to a new tune. Then there was also the challenge of fl ying at night for the fi rst time, and in front of esteemed guests.
With perseverance and under the much appreciated guidance of teachers and dedicated alumni members, members were fi nally ready to showcase their talents.
On 19 Apr 13, Hillgrove’s YFC performed during a segment of the school’s Speech Day. Senior members of the club welcomed Director General of Education, Ms. Ho Peng, to give her a brief introduction to the club and its activities, before leading her to the best part of the evening.
Three planes rose gently to the dulcet tune of a fl ute before going full force in a spectacular show of aerobatics. The planes rose to the full height of the school building before dramatically losing momentum and then picking it up again to continue fl ight. The night sky came alive with the electric red and blue of the planes’ LED lights. Parents, teachers, students and the esteemed guests appeared thoroughly intrigued and entertained by the show.
A big thanks to all who have helped to make the fi rst night fl ying performance a roaring success!
Article contributed by Ms Nurul Taqiah Yussof, Hillgrove YFC Teacher
HILLGROVE SECONDARY SCHOOL SPEECH DAY
NIGHT FLYING PERFORMANCE FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL EDUCATION - MS. HO PENG – 19 APR 13
11JULY 13 / SYFC NEWSLETTER / AEROMODELLING
12 RECRUITMENT•PUBLICITY•OTHERS / SYFC NEWSLETTER / JULY 13
VISIT BY PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
The ACS (Barker)’s Parent Support Group visited SYFC to better understand the Club’s operations so that they may encourage their children to participate
in the SYFC training programme.
Clemen Liu, Benny Goh, Colin Yeo, Fan Shun and Justin Foo emerged as the “Top Guns” of ACS (Barker) in the fl ight simulation competition.
Both parents and their children have a great bonding session and an enjoyable morning at the Club. Chairperson, Lee Na hopes to see many of the boys taking up fl ight training
with SYFC in the near future.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
UP-COMING EVENTSThe SYFC Inter-Schools Aeromodelling Competitions 2013 will be held from 07 to 14 Sep 13. Visit SYFC web-site www.syfc.sg for more details.
MINDS and Rainbow School visited SYFC and the children had a wonderful time learning how to fold and fl y paper planes in a workshop conducted for them.
They even get to see, touch and sit in a real aeroplane.
13JULY 13 / SYFC NEWSLETTER / RECRUITMENT•PUBLICITY•OTHERS
SPOT the PLANES CONTESTPrizes: 10 book vouchers worth $20 each.
Please submit a photocopy of this completed form to the CCA Manager, SYFC, 515 West Camp Road, Singapore 797695 to reach us by
15 September 2013. Each person is entitled to one entry only and only
members of SYFC may participate. The decision for winners by SYFC is
fi nal. Results will be published in the next newsletter.
DCBA
What are the names of the aircraft shown in the above pictures?
a. b.
c. d.
Name & NRIC No:
SYFC Membership No:
School:
Class: Age:
Address:
Tel:
SPOT the Planes Contest Winners - March 2013
1. Alistar Chua Presbyterian High School
2 Balram Sharma School of Science and Technology
3 Luzian Gehlhaar Edgefi eld Secondary School
4 Muhammad Bin Hasri Evergreen Secondary School
5. Tan Ee Mel Gan Eng Seng School
6. Tan Zheng Yu Evergreen Secondary School
7. Michelle Ang Raffl es Girls’ School
8. Keith Law Montfort Secondary School
9. Ryan Su Maris Stella High School
10. Goh ZhenYu Zenry NUS (High)
BREITLING JET TEAMWOWED AUDIENCES IN SOUTH EAST ASIAE
arlier this year, the world’s largest civilian aerobatic jet team made its maiden tour in South East Asia from end of February to March.
The Breitling Jet Team fl ew their L-39C Albatros and clocked over 40 fl ight hours to bring their unique display to thousands of spectators in the region. Each display lasts about 20 minutes in formation with synchronised rolls, loops and crossovers at speeds of up to 750km/h and 8G force.
First stop in the Philippines saw the jets performed as part of the 18th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, followed by Jogjakarta in Indonesia. For the third leg in Singapore, the jet team performed off the waters of Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Finally, round up the fourth and fi fth leg in Malaysia and Thailand respectively. Visual masterpieces of the jet team fl ying over iconic and scenic locations in Malaysia and Thailand were also captured by renowned aviation photographer, Katsu Tokunaga.
Recently, the Breitling Jet Team performed for crowds in South Korea and Japan as part of the Breitling Asian Tour. The pilots will embark on tours to showcase the essence of precision, speed and audacity to new audiences in the rest of Asia and Middle East in later part of the year.
Photo credits © Katsu Tokunaga