New Desktop? Pilot career? Hmm...

Recently, I've been thinking of getting a new desktop PC for my home. The thought started when my only desktop's memory is getting very low. So I was thinking of getting a new comp to transfer some programs over. Since I have a program called Flight Simulator X (FSX), maybe I'll go get a DIY desktop with good graphics card, more RAM and more HDD space. Then I can set all the settings on ultra high without slowing down the progress of the comp =D.

Speaking of FSX, I've also gotten more and more interested in flying. I haven't really got much opportunities to try out learning to fly. I went for the ST Aviation training academy information session at temasek poly on the 14th november. The course they run is a 65 week course in Ballarat Australia. The thing that turns most people off is the fees. It's about 128K sing$ for all the course resources, lodging, flight ticket to australia, etc. But gotta pay for own meals. An alternative is to try to get recruited as a cadet pilot with SIA. They like to train their own pilots. In this way, the cadet gets fully sponsored for his pilot training plus an allowance. Of course there's a 7-8 year bond, but in that way you've secured a job already right? Getting through the selection process will be the tough part.

In any case, I'll only try out a pilot career after my uni studies. Now is just the time, loads of time, to think it through and maybe plan on how to go about doing it. If I can't get through with SIA, then I'll have to think of a way to save up enough money to sign up for the STATA course. Another big question mark is whether i'm even medically fit to become a pilot. Many things are still uncertain... I can only dream of what it's like to be a pilot now. Take things one step at a time. At the end of the year, get a new desktop. After that, complete NS. Then get a driving license, a job, focus on uni, maybe get an internship or scholarship if possible. If I get the opportunity, maybe I'll get more career advice during my aerospace course in NTU. The best part is... I'm still young =)