Clipped Wings

Although the aeromedical results are not officially out, I'm more or less prepared that I will not pass for WSO Ftr :( The aeromedical just confirms that I'm just too small to fit into cockpit, sitting height, arm length and leg length are all shorter than the minimum even though I'm 161 cm. I was really upset after the aeromedical, just wishing maybe if I was born a male, I would be able to meet the physical measurement requirements. Well, I have just to accept it and move on, at least I tried right?

Even if I don't get into WSO Ftr, I would still want to join RSAF! I'm still thinking alot about UAV versus C3 vocation and which one would suit me better (provided I do pass the aeromedical). I read online that C3 has higher requirements than UAV to get in so naturally if you do qualify, wouldn't you choose the "harder to get in" one? Well, that's what happened to me in junior college, I went into science stream just because the cut off was lower and I qualified. I regretted that decision because in the end I scored As for my arts and language subjects instead of physics and maths. I regretted cause in my heart I knew i loved the arts more than sciences yet.. I chose science stream just cause it was "harder to get in".

So as of now, I am highly considering UAV Pilot if given the choice. Reasons being...

1. It is the future warfare, there is going to be a higher demand for UAV Pilots
2. I get to fly a remote controlled plane (something I've always wanted to do!)
3. Get to go for overseas training more than C3? (not very sure if its true)
4. Currently RSAF uses UAVs for recon, but maybe in the future there may be UCAVs for strike missions?
5. Able to ensure mission success by providing ground troops vital information, potentially saving lives!


However my fears include..

1. TRAINING. As I mentioned earlier, I'm really bad with Maths and Physics.. I would suppose UAV theory training comes with loads of that.. eg aerodynamics, avionics, etc. (having a passion/interest doesn't mean aptitude). Even with hard work, there's a higher risk of failing the course.
2. Will the job become repetitive and boring? Maybe what I will be doing is just controlling a joystick and looking at a screen everyday?

Too many thoughts so I'm just going to park them one side and wait for my aeromedical results first, then revisit them again :)

pre Aeromedical

So after probing the guy on the phone for so long, I finally found out why: I'm still a civilian hence not able to disclose PES to me since its considered SAF's information/property.

Did quite alot of research on aeromedical and hence prepared for it so that hopefully I can clear it in one shot. Went to check my eyesight and yep, increased by 50 deg for both eyes. Took about 1 week to update the lens and already collected my "updated" specs last sat.

Went to the dentist today to fill the cavity and get a green light for teeth health - ow.

What's left is to.. hope that I don't fall sick again and all the best for this Friday! It's most probably the make or break for WSO Ftr vocation. Although I'm hoping against all odds that I'll pass, I'm more or less prepared to fail already - to small to fit into cockpit.

Probably going to continue my research for UAV vs C3.

Combat fit but PES is confidential?

So I went back to CMPB a couple of days back to complete part 2 of the medical tests. I think I spent more time waiting for doctors than actually undergoing the tests. I had to redo ECG cause they said the previous graph looked slightly weird and also take blood pressure again.


Fast track to today, I got a SMS to book the Aeromedical Test, which was good news to me since they've processed the CMBP medical test results pretty quickly (about 1 week).

Gave them a ring to check what was my PES status and was shocked to find out my PES STATUS IS CONFIDENTIAL. They only could tell me I was combat fit but unable to reveal the PES. I'm slightly worried cause I've never heard anyone NOT knowing what their PES is. I might ring them up again tmr to ask more.. IF I have the time to call during office hours.

CMPB Medical Test Part 1

Well, in short I couldn't do the urine test cause "there was alot of blood in my urine" so I have to reschedule and come back. Completed Blood test, ECG, hearing test and height and weight. It was my first Blood Test ever so I was pretty apprehensive at first.. The lady who was assisting was super professional and talked to me while she poked the needle in. Umm I guess the pain was bearable? The anticipation was worse than the actual poking haha!

Now about the urine test.. TO BE HONEST, I wasn't even on my period!!! the NSF who was at the urine test station was super shocked when he saw my urine test stick. His face went O_O and said "umm are you on your period cause theres ALOT of blood in your urine". I was quite shocked at first cause there was TOTALLY NO BLOOD at all, but I knew mine was coming soon.. but not now right?? I would definitely know my body better than him -.- He said I had to go home and cant continue with the tests until im clear (no more period).

Well....... it was quite a bummer cause I have to take leave AGAIN and they only have Mondays or Fridays for females to take the medical test. Hope all goes smoothly for Part 2 of the tests! :)

On Government Service

The mail came in yesterday: Medical questionnaire to be completed and brought along for CMPB medical test this coming Friday. 

On a side note, after much thoughts and research, I've ranked the vocations in order of my preference.
1. WSO Fighter
2. UAV Pilot
3. C3

Although there's a high chance I'm going to fail the medical for WSO Fighter, large part of me is hoping against hopes that somehow I'll make it through. Maybe over the night I'll grow 1 cm taller, maybe my arms and leg lengths are what they need, maybe, just maybe :)

Jeremiah 29:11New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.