posted by sgFish.
And if you are planning to study in
NUS, NTU or abroad, we will provide a full
Given all that, pilot wannabes
must note that at every stage of this process, countless people are
chopped/phased out/washed out, and it is indeed a tough climb to
get the coveted pair of RSAF pilot wings. If this happens, you
would return to the army to serve the remainder of your NS
liability, and if you have none, then ORD loh!
And getting your wings is just the
beginning. As evidenced through many pilots i've spoken to, and
also certain forumers, life as a pilot in an operational squadron
is no bed of roses. Contrary to the 'glamourous' image an air force
pilot's life has among the public, it also comes with many
responsibilities and duties, which result in many weekends/public
holidays burnt and also odd working hours at certain times. Also,
it does not mean that as a RSAF pilot you'd be flying all your life
with the RSAF. After a few years of high-key flying and getting
your operational status up, most pilots end up with staff jobs in
the RSAF, flying only enough to maintain currency. And not to
mention the compulsory early retirement age of 44.
I have a few questions thanks.
1) does the LSA-pilot have any
bonds? Does the bond come on top of the pilot contract?
2) you said if you wash out you'll
serve out ur remaining NS liability. but do you have to sign the
contract before they send u for training? if so, then if you wash
out you'll have to serve the remaining 10 years in the air force in
another vocation?
3) I actually asked this in
another post but only got 1 reply. I heard that only ppl with
perfect eyesight will be chosen to fly the F16 and that even ppl
with lasik cannot fly the F16. Is this true?
4) how often does our pilots fly
nowadays, in terms of hours a year? and when they do not fly what
are they normally doing?
thanks.