B. Eng (Honours) Aerospace Systems

UniSIM (SIM University) yesterday had a mini Open House / Road Show for their new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aerospace Systems (BEHAS). Was quite interested so went down yesterday to take a look.

For this programme, UniSIM works closely with Cranfield University (CU), which is an international academic institution that is established in Aerospace and Aviation programmes.

There is also a 1 week study visit to the institution where students take to the air in sorties to understand aircraft performance and flight evaluation. Other highlights will be lectures and simulated drills in accident and emergency handling, accident investigation, wind tunnel and bird strike tests.

The Air Transport Training College (ATTC) also has a similar programme. But theirs probably focus more on the operation and management areas. The degree is offered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). You can also check it out and make comparisons.

Anyway, I've applied for the programme, which will commence in July. Would be notified in next month if I'm accepted. Heard that they are only accepting 50 students in the pioneer batch.

You can go to UniSIM's website for more details on the programme.

As I was there early, I went to their cafeteria for lunch. Wifey was saying the western food is not bad so ordered the salmon with spaghetti, which cost $6.50.

The salmon and spaghetti was quite nicely done, full of flavour. But the portion of spaghetti probably couldn't even fill a small bowl. I think even Jaslynn may find the portion insufficient. For $6.50, I would expect a bigger serving of spaghetti at least.

Anyway, had to order a bowl of ban mian (hand-made noodles) to fill my stomach. For only $2.50, there were mince pork, chye sim vegetables, fried ikan bilis, egg, and the portion of noodles is comparable to what you would get in food courts.

All in, my lunch cost me $9.00 and I haven't even had my cup of kopi-c yet !

The Look Part II

Justin also wanted to join in the fun (actually it was me who wanted him to join in the fun) when he saw his sister's hair was tied up nicely by Mar Mar.

So I obliged by shooting some pics for him using my SE K850i.








Anyone interested in signing Justin ?

Lights Action Camera !

The Mar Mar (granny) tied up Jaslynn's hair and she was looking so sweet. Just had to take some pictures of her !




This one is my favourite ! Which one is your favourite?







Pictures were taken with the Sony Ericsson K850i. Just some points on the phone. Althought it's 5MP, you can see from the 1st 2 shots that certain areas of the photos seemed to be smudged. These 2 shots were taken with a bit of zooming in.

The next 2 shots were taken without any zooming in. Noticed the difference? The 3rd and 4th shots have cleaner and sharper edges.

Although the camera phone is rated 5MP, the vertical and horizontal resolution is still 72 dpi (dots per inch). Compared to the resolution of a typical digital camera which is 300 dpi. Which gives rise to the 'smudging effect' of the 1st 2 shots when taken with zooming in.

Would try to take some shots in the day time to see if there is any difference.

Mirror Mirror

Mommy bought Jaslynn a DIY clay mirror. Used my new Sony Ericsson K850i to take some pics.




Now she can use it to see herself while combing her hair.

Mar Mar say like this.....

Went to the nearby NTUC foodfair for dinner with my parents, my brother and the kids. Was waiting for the food and decided to take some test shots using my new Sony Ericsson K850i.









As usual, kids are fun to take, of course need to catch them when they're in the mood.





And Mar Mar (granny) says cannot dig your nose, must press then.....

Say It With Jaslynn - Hanyu Pinyin

Let Jaslynn introduce you to the basics of Hanyu Pinyin



For all you ang mo kang tangs (english speaking potatoes), follow Jaslynn as she teaches you the basics.



Teacher Jaslynn trying to get her inattentive student, Justin, to concentrate.

Singapore Air Show 2008

As I had a free ticket for the Singapore Air Show, decided to go take a look and see if there was any difference compared to the Asia Aerospace.


Did not bring along my Nikon D100 and Nikon 17-55mm as it would not have been of much help using it to take those aerobatic displays. So my plan was just to use my Sony Ericsson K810i to shoot anything of interest.


Upon entering the Changi Exhibition Centre, you'd greeted by the integrated armed forces display, where you'd see the Pegasus, Leopard, Apache and the Navy's first interceptor craft.
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The made in Singapore Pegasus is the world's first heli-portable 155m howitzer with self-propelled capability.


The Leopard 2A4 replaces the SM-1 light tank that had served the SAF for 48 years.


Then we have, of course, the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.


In the exhibition hall, you have your usual suspects like ST Electronics, Boeing, Airbus, Honeywell, etc. Not my cup of tea, so I'll skip this and go straight to the static displays.


The 2 F15Cs flew all the way from Kadena Airbase, in Okinawa, Japan. They're from the 44th Fighter Squafron.


The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The B1 stealth bomber is in the background.


Tried the panaroma mode found in my K810i. Didn't turn out quite well.
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This one is better. You can see the F/A18, B1 Bomber and the Tanker.
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And of course, the humongous Airbus A380.
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Didn't get a chance to see the cabin though.
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Black Knights Preview

Brought the kids to watch the Black Knights preview show last Friday at the Singapore Air Show.

They were thrilled by all the aerobatics and the thunderous roar of the jet engines as the F16s zoomed past the show center.









Only managed to take pics with a few static displays as not everything was ready.




Anyway, Jaslynn had the best shot of the aerobatics display.


For more information on the Singapore Air Show, click here.

Staircase Climbing 101

Let our professionally trained staircase climbing instrutors guide you on the finer techniques of staircase climbing.



Do not attempt this if you're NOT trained.

Staircase du Soleil

Watch as Jaslynn and Justin perform their latest choreographed stunts.



Don't try this at home.

Maintaing The Look

Time for Small Idea (a.k.a Justin) to go for some regular maintenance on The Look.

Our friend managed to maintain the look throughout the session.






Don't have quite the same look as it was that time of the day already.

Oh my tooth !

One of Jaslynn's lower deciduous tooth decided to find the tooth fairy today.





But no problem ! Makan as usual !


Bon Appetit !

Jigsaw Puzzled

Can you beat Jaslynn timing of 2m 14s?






Help Justin beat his sister's timing of 2m 14s !





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Happy Chinese New Year !!

Jaslynn and Justin would like to wish everyone a very Happy Chinese New Year !!

恭喜发财 !!