Tuesday, 3 May 2022

SPIDERS

Wow, the last post was in 2020 and I totally forgot about penning down my RSAF journey. I guess why I'm back here is cause tomorrow presents another transition for me. I'll be heading back to where my RSAF journey as a trainee began, Air Force Training Command (AFTC). This time round, I'll be there as an instructor. Can't really wrap my head around this, how time flies and how much has changed :)

For the last almost 2 years that I was back with the Spiders, it was definitely a fulfilling and challenging tour. It was a journey of exploring and finetuning my teaching style. Controlling aircraft by myself vs teaching someone else to do it is totally different but I think I found what I'm comfortable with. It may not resonate with others but I just have to stand firm in my approach. 

I find fulfilment in seeing my trainees learn, struggle, question, understand and finally progress to finally solo. In the end, I want to see this cycle continue, and when I come back to the Spiders in maybe 2 years time, I can see the ones I taught, teaching others. 

Am happy to continue teaching but in a different environment. I guess I'll have to find out what new challenges AFTC brings, be it the trainees or my new colleagues. 

May the 4th: AFTC