On the 27th of August and 4th of September, 14 of our cadets from Part A, B and C took part in the Aeromodelling Competition organized by HQ NCC, a competition unique to NCC (Air) as part of its air syllabus. Teams were sent in for the Remote Control Flying category, Line Control Flying category for Part B and C cadets as well as the Aircraft Design Category for the Part A cadets.
In the Remote Control Category, participants had to fly a plane in a flight simulator and pop balloons generated by the simulator and also guide the plane into a perfect landing on a runway. The line control category required participants to fly against a competitor in the same flying circle and at the same time, complete a fixed number of rounds. The aircraft design category tested the creativity of the part A cadets as they had to build a model airplane based on creativity and do a short presentation on their plane.
SJI NCC (Air) has emerged 5th overall in this competition. Much time and effort has been put into the competition and we would like to acknowledge the cadets who have done us proud. We would also like to thank our teachers-in-charge, Mr Mok and Mr Ho for their utmost support and guidance in this competition, as well as the supporters from SJI NCC(Air) for their undying support for us during the competition.
Line control category:
Shayne Yang(Flyer) and Joachim Tan(Mechanic)
Raihan Hakim(Flyer) and Daniel Goh(Mechanic)
Nikolas Iverson(Flyer) and Elton Tong(Mechanic)
Brian Koh(Flyer) and Alexander Soo(Mechanic)
Remote control category:
Abdul Khaliq
Ryan Ong
Joshua Ho
Anchelski Teo
Aircraft Design category:
Travis Pereira
Joshua Ng
Done By:
1SG Brian Koh
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Visit to the Army Open House
On the 3rd of September, 27 cadets and 6 Specialists, together with Mr. Mok, took a trip to the Army Open House, held annually at the Pasir Laba camp.
Decked out in their No.4 uniforms, the cadets and specs were eager to get close up to the state-of-the-art weaponry and artillery used by the 3rd-Gen Singapore Armed Forces today. Upon arrival at the venue, we were each handed a souvenir in the form of a strikingly-designed cap, which the cadets then proceed to enthusiastically put on.
Our tour proper began at the entrance, where we were met by our tour guide. He took us to visit the showcases put on by the different battalions in the SAF, like the Commandos, Guards, 9th Infantry, Artillery and more. We got to see the different equipment used by the battalions, such as the current generation of No.4s issued by the SAF, with its pixilated weaving. Impressive as all these were, it was undeniable that the star of this particular show was the Armor battalions. Presenting their vehicles such as the Bionix troop carrier, people were awestruck by its imposing and menacing image.
Not to be outdone, the Air Force brought in their Apaches, and outfitted with its deadly array of missiles, it was a force to be reckoned with. After touring around the exhibitions for 25 minutes, we then headed to another exhibition. Contrary to what the average Singaporean thinks of the SAF, they are not just an armed force with guns and tanks. They were also sent on peace-keeping missions and as relief squads.
This non-military side of the SAF was what we got to see at the next exhibition. The various military personnel explained to us what the SAF did in times of crises. An excellent example would be the 2004 tsunami disaster. Just 24 hours after the incident, the SAF had already deployed a team to aid the relief effort. We were impressed with the speed with which they responded to the crisis. Next, we also got to see the dogs from the K9 unit and watched a video explaining the roles played by the different dogs, such as explosives, drugs and more.
The last exhibition we visited for the day was focused on the history of the SAF. Also showcased were a few aspects of a soldier’s life, such as his bunk, the combat rations which he gets and more. At the end of the day, everyone left with a better understanding of our SAF and instilled with a passion for our country and its people. All in all, it was a very enjoyable and memorable trip.
Done By:
2SG Heah Jian Chern
Decked out in their No.4 uniforms, the cadets and specs were eager to get close up to the state-of-the-art weaponry and artillery used by the 3rd-Gen Singapore Armed Forces today. Upon arrival at the venue, we were each handed a souvenir in the form of a strikingly-designed cap, which the cadets then proceed to enthusiastically put on.
Our tour proper began at the entrance, where we were met by our tour guide. He took us to visit the showcases put on by the different battalions in the SAF, like the Commandos, Guards, 9th Infantry, Artillery and more. We got to see the different equipment used by the battalions, such as the current generation of No.4s issued by the SAF, with its pixilated weaving. Impressive as all these were, it was undeniable that the star of this particular show was the Armor battalions. Presenting their vehicles such as the Bionix troop carrier, people were awestruck by its imposing and menacing image.
Not to be outdone, the Air Force brought in their Apaches, and outfitted with its deadly array of missiles, it was a force to be reckoned with. After touring around the exhibitions for 25 minutes, we then headed to another exhibition. Contrary to what the average Singaporean thinks of the SAF, they are not just an armed force with guns and tanks. They were also sent on peace-keeping missions and as relief squads.
This non-military side of the SAF was what we got to see at the next exhibition. The various military personnel explained to us what the SAF did in times of crises. An excellent example would be the 2004 tsunami disaster. Just 24 hours after the incident, the SAF had already deployed a team to aid the relief effort. We were impressed with the speed with which they responded to the crisis. Next, we also got to see the dogs from the K9 unit and watched a video explaining the roles played by the different dogs, such as explosives, drugs and more.
The last exhibition we visited for the day was focused on the history of the SAF. Also showcased were a few aspects of a soldier’s life, such as his bunk, the combat rations which he gets and more. At the end of the day, everyone left with a better understanding of our SAF and instilled with a passion for our country and its people. All in all, it was a very enjoyable and memorable trip.
Done By:
2SG Heah Jian Chern
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