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During my first visit to RSAF family day exhibit in 2018, I started to admire planes. I managed to have this opportunity as my uncle has been working in the Air Force for 20 years and is now a EM4. Hence I was given the chance to visit the Air Force facility and a watch multiple air shows. From this experience i started to become curious about the aerospace industry.

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MRO ( maintenance, repair and overhaul )

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MRO ( maintenance, repair and overhaul )

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Any Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company which intends to provide its services to an owner and/or operator of a Singapore registered aircraft will need to hold the Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 145 (SAR-145) - Maintenance Organisation Approval.

The SAR-145 prescribes the standards which an MRO company will need to achieve and maintain, in order to carry out maintenance work on a Singapore registered aircraft, or components to be fitted on a Singapore registered aircraft.

Credits:
https://www.caas.gov.sg/operations-safety/aircraft/maintenance-repair-overhaul
https://www.caas.gov.sg/legislation-regulations/regulatory-requirements/safety-regulation/airworthiness
https://www.caas.gov.sg/legislation-regulations/legislation/air-navigation-act

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I am Amelie and I aspire to be able to work in the Aerospace Industry.

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RSAF family day 2023~ *most recent visit
One of my favourite planes is the F-5 fighter jet that I saw at the Air Force museum. F-5 fighter jet was the plane that my father serviced when he used to work as a air force electrical engineer.

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That’s why I took the chance to attend a APLM (Applied Learning Programme) on aerospace engineering at Singapore polytechnic. I managed to learn more about polytechnics [eg. the facilities and school schedule]. Moreover, got a chance to learn the basics of aerospace modules. [eg. how a plane works,  introduction to commercial flight theory ]. In addition, i also managed to meet the teachers and ask them more about the course.

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Playing with the flight simulators is one of the most fun experiences that I managed to learn from.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator is my favourite flight simulator experience as it was easier to use this joystick to control the plane.

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During the RF9 flight simulation, we use this controller to direct a drone through different obstacles. It was actually much more difficult than I expected as it took quite a while to pass level 1.
But afterwards, we used it to get a mini plane to pop balloons.

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This video was one of the programmes when we make styrofoam planes and try to fly the furthest.

At first, my team’s plane kept tilting backwards however after some adjustments it started to guilde properly.

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Personally, I love engaging in hands on activity. The most memorable project was making a doll house out of paper materials and using marker to decorate it. Taking inspiration from Keith Haring’s works, I started off filling up the space with random cute doodles. As it started to build up, I realised that the process was very long and tedious. In addition, i would occasionally make certain mistakes in my drawing and try to use white ink to cover it up.
Hence from this project, I realised that any assignment or project, regardless whether it is hands-on or not, I would have to invest my time and effort into it and also be ready to learn from my mistakes.

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This is my first hands-on project I did to reuse styrofoam to create art. As I was concern about how to give non-recyclable another life, I tried to make the most out of a styrofoam box and some toothpicks. This craft symbolises uses acrylic paint to express a view of the sea with some greenery at the back.

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Thinking out of the box is one of my special traits. As a person who is fond of expressing myself through words, I often come up with creative pieces. One of my favourite was a flash fiction that I submitted for Unity Young Writers Festival and attained second place for it. Even though it was not my first flash fiction it was the best one. The title was “if I was hunting for Merlions” and it was about how i was in a rain forest and managed to spot one in a lake. It was very imaginative to make the merlion seem like a real creature in the story. I mostly got the inspiration of how so many people visit and adore Sinagpore’s merlion , thus I wondered how people would be like if it was real. Would they try to keep the animal in a zoo? Or display it in a museum?

Therefore from this experience I learned that I am very artistic and can be very creative at times.

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<- My flash fiction piece for the Young Writers Festival

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<- My flash fiction piece for the Young Writers Festival

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Title: If I was hunting for merlions

In the dense forest, clear waters and symphony of insects, I was not alone. Standing beside the serene lake, the drooping sun’s reflection was perfectly painted on. However, in those depths lies a creature. A few air bubbles at the surface. A soft splash from fishes. A slight breeze caressing my hair. Creating several ripples, was a majestic Merlion gently peeking out from the surface as it inched closer to shallow waters. Intricate gray scales patterned its tail,  revealing a sparkly white soaking mane. Grinning from ear to ear, I wondered whether I should put it in the museum.

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Believe it or not I used to have stage fright but I overcome it with my first solo at a Voices of Singapore concert at Chijmes in  2022. The song was called Seasons Of Love. At first, I had thoughts like What if I stammer? What if I cannot remember my lines on stage? What if I am too soft? But thanks to the support of my peers and the conductor, I managed to deliver a spectacular performance.

From these 3 and a half years of being in choir, my favorite performance was during the Singapore Youth Festival Competition and the choir managed to get distinction. During the months leading up to the performance, it was very exhausting to juggle my studies and master the songs. Along this journey many mistakes were made but the songs was delivered splendidly in the end. Looking back, it was worth all the effort as it definitely paid off.

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From starting off as a wardrobe manager in sec 1 to becoming a soprano sectional leader in sec 2 to being the vice-chairman of BDS choir, it has been quite a journey. One of the significant changes in my character is that I am much more confident and better at teamwork.
As a vice chairman, I get to work with my committee to organise certain activities like via projects and choir camps and ensure each choir session runs smoothly by setting up logistics and ensuring progress during sectionals.
As a vice chairman, I also have to ensure all my members are actively engaged and inclusive. I have a junior who has cerebral palsy and is unable to stand for long periods of time. Hence I would have to ensure that she is not left out in any activities planned by the committee. Thus, i have to make sure that everyone is accounted for.
Overall, it has been a very exciting journey having a leadership role in my CCA.

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Earlier on this year, I also had an opportunity to visit the aerospace facility at Republic polytechnic. During this expedition, I learned that Singapore’s aerospace industry is more focused on MRO ( Maintenance and Repair Operations ) instead of the designing of airplanes. Moreover, I also got to get closer to the J160 mini plane , that is in this picture, in order to learn about the different parts of an aircraft.

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I tried using this NASA air traffic controller simulator to understand how to manage airplanes landing in order under quite a few situations (weather conditions)

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F1 Tech Talk @ Hwa Chong Institution (William’s Racing)
This talk allowed me to learn more about the engineering behind race cars. The structure of the car effects the performance of the vehicle. When there is a streamline body shape, there will be lesser air resistance, hence the resultant force for the car to move forward will be greater. Therefore the car will be able to move faster. The engineers test the performance through wind tunnel testing.

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Different engine companies for airlines in Singapore 

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Different engine companies for airlines in Singapore 

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Rolls-Royce

General Electric (GE) *

Pratt & Whitney

CFM International

International Aero Engines (IAE) *

* not specifically specialised in the airplane engine production.

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To distress, I would usually draw. This drawing is my inspired by one of my favourite mangas called One Punch Man. Even though it definitely took a lot of effort for the mini details in this drawing, it was satisfying to see the end result. Hence the satisfaction from every drawing is always something that i look forward to. In addition it also increases my patience as each drawing will take quite some time.

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- Adding drag to paper plane

What went wrong:
I conducted the experiment indoors which caused the nose of the paper airplanes to get crooked from hitting the walls. Thus this increased the air resistance that the air plane experiences.

What did I try to do:
I tried to use the air planes that are affected but they flew in a loop.

What I should have done:
Conducted the experiment in an open air area without much wind.

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- adding more paper clips to fly bird plane

Conclusion: added weight makes the plane accelerate faster because F=ma (resultant force= mass of plane x acceleration)

Problems faced:
Human factor

What could be done to make experiment better:
Use a stand to hold and drop the flybird plane

Credits https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Aero_p015/aerodynamics-hydrodynamics/make-a-whirly-bird-from-paper?from=Blog

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SIL activity - choosing which airplane to purchase for an airline by comparing Airbus 380 800 vs Boeing 737

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SIL activity - choosing which airplane to purchase for an airline by comparing Airbus 380 800 vs Boeing 737

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Based on better engine efficiency:
The airbus 380800 is powered by 4 engine alliance GP7200/ Roll-Royce Trent 900 turbofan engines, which are designed for high trust and long-haul operations. Sufficient trust is needed to support its massive size and weight, in order to operate effectively. Thus the engine efficiency by may be lower compared to smaller, more fuel-efficient engines. Even though the A380 incorporates advance aerodynamic features and engine technology to improve fuel efficiency, its operational economics may be less favourable compared to smaller and more fuel-efficient aircraft.

However the Boeing 737 has used various engines from different manufacturers, with the latest MAX series powered by CFM International LEAP engines, which are designed for improved fuel efficient and reduced emissions. The engine designs provide a balance between thrust and fuel efficiency. In addition, since the aircraft is smaller in size and weight, this improves fuel consumption. The Boeing 737 is also known for its fuel efficiency as it features advance technology such as high-bypass ratios, lightweight materials and improved aerodynamics.

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SIL - virtual tour of History of Science Museum in England 

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SIL - virtual tour of History of Science Museum in England 

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History of the Aviation gallery - https://youtu.be/UvZd6CGvIX0

3 basic things that I learnt:
I found out that aviation started since 1903.
A biplane, an aircraft, was a failed competition design for the army by Samuel Cody. But it was a strong evidence to show the determination to improve the process of flight.
For the first transatlantic, nonstop flight. The team thought they are going to land on a nice grassy strip in Ireland, but it turned out to be a bog so they rather sank up to there under carriages.

1 interesting fact:
A female pilot, Amy Johnson, flew the plane de Havilland DH.60 Moth as the first to fly from London to Australia in 1930. She was considered as a pioneering English pilot. Flying solo or with her husband, Jim Mollison, she set many long-distance records during the 1930s. She flew in WWII as a part of the Air Transport Auxiliary and disappeared during a ferry flight.

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Personally I think that this course can really equip me with the necessary skills and requirements in order to fulfil my dream to be able to work in the Aerospace Industry .

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A recent visit to Physics Demonstration lab at NUS.
This visit was an eye opening experience as I managed to see many types of experiments testing on different topics like (waves, electricity and light). This video shows one of the experiments in an o level paper which shows how when the two circular panels are charged it affects the movement of the pendulum. As the handle is spun more times, the pendulum will swing back and forth even faster. This touches on the concept of static electricity and the movement of electrons bettweeen the pendulum and the panels.

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ApLM certificate

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ECHA award

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Exemplary character award

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SYF choir certificate of distinction

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WSC Regional Junior round

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WSC regional senior round

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Unity Young Writers festival