For the past month, we have been enjoying our school holidays. This break will end in mid-October and we'll have to go back to school and start out second semester. Since the holidays started in early august, we, students have been busy with various activities. A number of us were involved in the 'Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame' where prior to the beginning of the YOG activities, we 'toured' with the youth Olympic flame around Singapore. Needless to say, it was an absolutely amazing experience. After this event ended, we were all busy mugging and preparing for our semestral examinations. Sometimes we studied on our own, and sometimes we'll study in a group. Either way, both study methods has its advantages as well as disadvantages based on every individual.

Currently, we're waiting for our results to be released and then we'll have to start selecting our elective modules as well as planning our timetables for the next semester. All the best guys.. I hope you do well.

Now that things are more of less settled, I guess I'll be updating this blog when something interesting comes up and/or when I have some extra time to spare. This would help update anyone out there who is interested about the little things that go on in our every day life as aerospace students.

That's all for now...

'We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true.' - Woodrow Wilson

Life in a polytechnic and secondary differ rather drastically. The academic schedule is definitely tougher, your surroundings are bigger, and of course, you get to choose what you want to wear to school - though even that can sometimes be tedious. Towards the end of each semester, most students would be really busy rushing out their assignments and projects. Poly students do quite a number of presentations and on presentation days, formal attire would have to be worn.
Though a little troublesome, it can be rather cool. Imagine you entire class or module group in formal attire. If the presentation is held in a tutorial room, it's fine because there is only your class. However if a presentation is held in a lecture theatre, it can be rather pressurizing. Your entire module group will be present and from where you are standing, you are able to see everyone clearly. Fret not though. If you are well prepared, you have nothing to be afraid of. As time goes by, one's confidence will naturally build up, preparing you for your bright future ahead.
YOG is just round the corner. A number of us are volunteers and I'm pretty sure it’s going to be great fun. To be able to part of the first ever YOG is such an honour. We're thankful to be given this opportunity.
On a more serious note, the semestral exams are just round the corner. We do take exams too! Study hard everyone!!



'We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their dreams will come true.' - Wilson Woodrow

Picture taken after the session with our course manager, Mr Ying.

Fundamentals of Flight lab session on Friday, 16 July 2010 was awesome. As aerospace students, one of the most crucial lessons for us would be to truly understand how to fly a plane. It would also surely be an achievement. Although we are not yet qualified to fly an actual plane, we managed to fly a simulator. Using the simulator, we got to fly a Cessna 172 as well as a Boeing 747-400. It was an amazing experience. Using the joystick, we controlled the aircraft's rudder, elevator and ailerons which affects an aircraft's yaw, pitch and roll. While it may not be a real aircraft, I feel that it was a real enough experience. It may just be a simulator, but the scenes and conditions depicted are realistic and while it may seem like an easy task, one must understand that it is not easy trying to take off and land even a simulated plane.

Of course, like most things, it is difficult in the beginning, but with patience and practice, the desired outcome will definitely be achieved.

'Practice, which some regard as a chore, should be approached as just about the most pleasant recreation ever devised.' - Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Singapore Youth Flying Club

On Wednesday, 14 July 2010, we visited the Singapore Youth Flying Club. It was a good experience for most of us as it allowed us to gain further exposure to the aerospace industry. I'm sure it also enabled a number of us to make decisions which may affect our lives.

As students in an aerospace related course, I strongly believe that such experiences would benefit us greatly. Coincidentally, just the week before our visit, we were learning about flight instruments such as the airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter, turn-coordinator, heading indicator, vertical-speed indicator, etc. During the visit, for those of us who were fortunate enough to sit in the actual cockpit of a plane, we actually managed to see how the actual instruments look like. While in the cockpit, there was also someone who kindly gave an explanation about each of the many flight instruments. This has greatly enhanced our knowledge on aircrafts.

On a personal basis, I feel that this trip has greatly affected me. It allowed me to be more determined in pursuing my dreams. Such an opportunity is rather rare, and since it has been given to me, I will treasure it.

Live your dreams. Don't ever look back and regret.

To view photos of our visit, click on the link below:
http://nyp-dasm.weebly.com/visit-to-syfc.html



'Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.' - Herodotus

Our Fundamentals of Flight lab session this afternoon was absolutely amazing. We got to fly the planes which we had made over the last 3 weeks. We split ourselves into groups of 2 and each group made 6 planes in total: low aspect ratio, high aspect ratio, delta wing, low wing, Large high aspect ratio ans Large low aspect ratio. We flew the planes from an average height of about 1.7m and then recorded the distance and time the plane flew.

 Through these exercises, we got to learn a lot about planes and how the wings and rudder affect flight. While learning, we also got to have a lot of fun. We joked with one another, and sometimes teased one another. To summarize, it is truly an experience to remember. Happy flying!!

'Satisfaction lies in the effort, not the attainment. Full effort is full victory.' - Mahatma Gandhi

Entry requirements:

English Language (EL1) 1 - 7
Elementary or Additional Mathematics 1 - 6
Any one of the following subjects 1 - 6


> Biology
> Chemistry
> Combined Science
> Computer Studies
> Design &Technology
> Engineering Science
> Physical Science
> Physics
> Science (Physics/Biology)
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> Science (Physics/Chemistry)
> Fundamentals of Electronics

Learning can come in many ways. It can also be brought too many places.




One such example would be a recent trip that eight of us took. Together with students from a few other courses in Nanyang Polytechnic, we embarked on a learning and fun-filled journey to Kuala Lumpur and Malacca.


In Malacca, where we stopped for lunch, we learnt a lot about her history and although this visit was a short one due to the time constrain, we managed to snap a few interesting pictures.


We had the opportunity to visit Malaysia’s Honda car factory where we were able to learn about the process of car manufacture. It was interesting as we took a tour of the factory and saw the separate pieces of car parts, how they were wielded together as well as the painting process. For the majority, I’m sure that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


Besides learning, we also had a lot of fun shopping as well as a fun-filled day at Sunway Lagoon. So who said such trips are boring?


Individuals also get to make more friends especially when the opportunity is placed right in front of them. With such a large group of people travelling together, one is bound to get to know the people from the other courses as well. Looking out for one another also seems to come naturally. As such, we learn to be able to cooperate and take better care of one another as well.


Therefore one will definitely benefit from such trips and come back with not just new experiences and knowledge, but friends as well.

To view some of our AWESOME photos, click on this link:
http://nyp-dasm.weebly.com/malyasia-educational-trip.html