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8 December 2007 - 28 March 2008Yes, I am out. My SYFC journey has ended.
Argh, fate was really cruel to me. Firstly, there were only 2 waves of flying today. 3rd and 4th. I flew in the 3rd but the 4th was cancelled. So if only I got planned for 4th wave right? lol. Then I realised that it was really the stupidest thing in the world to cancel my saturday booking. Why in the world did I do that? In the end, Dewitt's back tmr. And he's flying with Enson tmr. Huh, that gave me the impression that I could be flying with him tmr if I just hadn't............
After all the CX flights, I must say I am getting tired of it. Not flying but all the bullshit that comes with it. Sokfan is right, a huge load is off your shoulders. The only regret I have is not being able to fly with Dewitt and perhaps, not being able to wear the flight suit and take a picture with all of them.
During the flight, I thought I did rather well, but obviously my instructor thought otherwise. I am proud to say that I did departure all by myself. Taking off, turning to 300, rolling out, turning to 210, levelling off at 1500ft, switching to Paya Lebar Approach from tower, joining area alpha, then climbing to area bravo. *pat myself on the back. But then again, my failure to do attitude flying screwed it allllll up. I JUST CANT GET THE BLOODY ATTITUDE RIGHT, whether climbing, descending or turning.
So yeah, I was quite disappointed that he gave me a 3 as a final grade. I definitely didnt do that badly. It was in fact my best flight I think. Checks were perfect, departure and stuff were good. I thought that he gave me 3 for the sake of giving me 3. Like ya know, I was getting phased out, so he had to prove a point by putting 3. I was handling everything alright untill I saw him give me so many 3s. It was devastating.
But hey, dont get me wrong, I am not as bitter as I might have sounded. 40 min into the flight, he told me I wasnt going to phase 2. So he tried it to make it memorable for me and I really appreciate what he did. He did 3 things which really really thrilled me.
1) He asked me if I have been on the moon and obviously I said no. So he took off his gloves on put them on his palm. Then he said he was going to show me 0 'G', which is like that at the moon la. You know, space. And off he went, and woosh! The glove was floating in front of me for like 2-3 seconds. That was mightly cool!
2) Then he showed me this manoevre and I forgot its name but he said thats how they use it to look out in the air force. You know those kinda roller coasters that goes 360 degrees? Yeah, something like that. He did it in 2 directions? So I experienced positive and negative Gs. And he said that was 2 'G's or something. I was like going 'HELL YEAH MAN!' And I really really wanted more. Haha.
3) Then he asked: 'Have you touched a cloud before?' And once again, yours truly said no la duh. So he flew thru the clouds and I stuck my hand outta the window.And boy, when I took my hand in, it was moist. Lakshman asked me if I tried to taste the water. Haha, on second thought, I should have tried huh.
Isnt that great? I had so much fun and trust me, I looked at the scenery around me in a much different light. No more stress, no more pressure, no more scoldings. It actually looked so beautiful and I was touched by what I saw. And that was when my eyes got kinda moist. I would miss this place. My playground. Flying should be enjoyed. I took 6 sorties to understand that.
As I walked to the locker room, everything seemed fine. I was packing my stuff when LekNing walked in. And man, the moment I saw her face, I burst into tears. I have no idea why I lost it but I am thankful for her shoulder. It wasnt very long, about 30 seconds, and I was alright alr. So whipped out my camera and started taking pictures. Enson took me to this place that I never know existed. We had to climb up this wall onto a higher platform. And I was sure that the sky looked different from there. We could see the planes 'go around' and their registration letters. 9V-BOI and 9V-BOD. We called out to Lek Ning who was in her plane getting ready to take off. End up her flight was cancelled and she came to join us. We propped ourselves onto this beam and took pictures. Lek Ning and I were so frightened that we would fall off and took so long to get up. Haha, I was so scared and laughing so hard that I teared.
Then the siren for CAT 1 lightning warning sounded so we had to get indoors. But we agreed that it was a good place to bring some chairs, sun tan lotion, food, drinks, a camera, and have a picnic!
As I took 103 with Enson, it hit me that I was doing many things for the last time. When he alighted, I sort of started tearing a little, and lol, I think I scared the army boy sitting next to me. But I realised that I wasnt going to miss the place or the van or the OPs room (and definitely not that witch in recruitment). I will miss the nice people who make the place come alive- instructors, 157 peeps, aunties (maybe) and the uncles. Enson and LekNing were there when I did my first sortie and they were there when I finished my last flight. Thats what matters to me. I knew this was coming and yeah being mentally prepared helps. Though I did felt confident that I could go into Phase 2 during the flight, but thats besides the point la.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey. Especially Enson, Lekning, Sok fan and Yunhui. My sisters were there to give me support and encouragement and I really appreciate it. In fact I think Yunhui was even more worried than I am. Don't worry dear, I am okay. :)
3 months is too short, I want to keeep these people for life.
And SIR! Ur the hottest instructor ever la. Thank you for everything and I am proud to be your student! I will have fond memories of ur principles and theories of life. Maybe even apply them some day. I hope you'll leave only when sister is done with the course.
Thanks also to Daryl and Xin for lotsa encouragement. I tried my best, so as daryl said, I am gonna keep my chin up and let the flame burn bright.
Dont be afraid to mention SYFC in my face ba. I will tell you my stories with as much enthusiasm. Its nothing disgraceful to be phased out. So don't be sad for me! :) My wish is for the remaining 157 ppl to get their PPL! It wiill be a dream come true for me too.
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157YFC-LEE YX-DEWITT
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Where it all began, and where it all ended. I wil not give up flying, that I am sure.
As in the words of Leonardo da Vinci:
"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return." This journey is over. But hey, its the beginning of another..
Skylark 94, I will miss you.
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