There's been progress in my flying. Just to recall your memory, I have to do 165 hours on Single engine aircraft. After which I have to fly another 35 hours on Twin engine aircraft. That adds up to 200hrs. Together with my ATPL exams, I would graduate with a CPL/IR with frozen APTL licence.
CPL- Commercial Pilot Licence
IR-Instrument Ratings (so that I can fly based on instrument only)
ATPL- Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Before completion of my single engine program, I have to sit for 3 practical test- Navigation flight test, Instrument flight test and lastly, General Handling flight test.
I've pass the first 2. Next week, I'll be sitting for my General Handling flight test.
As I mentioned earlier, I need 165hrs on my single engine. I am now at 150hrs, so that's 15hrs to a total of 165hrs.
Please pray for me to pass my GH flight test next week and to accumulate a total of 165hrs by next Fri. Also pray that I'll be paired up with a good partner, and lastly to be assigned to a good Twin engine flight instructor (Please don't assign me to the Terminator!!!! I don't want to get terminated by the Terminator.)
Showing posts with label prayer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prayer. Show all posts
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Monday, 19 October 2009
Radio Aids exam.
By God's grace, I passed my Radio Aids exam. What a relieve. I want to thank everyone who prayed for me. Now I can concentrate on my CA2 exams in Nov and of course my flying.
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Prayer request for exams in Aug.
My exams are coming in 5 weeks time (5 and 6 Aug 2009) and I am under enormous amount of stress. The last batch of students from batch A23 (I am batch A24), 5 out of 24 manage to pass all 6 papers.
I am appealing for prayers. These are the 6 subjects- Navigation, Radio Aids, Flight Planning, Instruments, Meteorology (practical and theory).
I read the bible and this verse caught my attention.
I am appealing for prayers. These are the 6 subjects- Navigation, Radio Aids, Flight Planning, Instruments, Meteorology (practical and theory).
I read the bible and this verse caught my attention.
Daniel 1:17 (New Living Translation)
17 God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and wisdom. And God gave Daniel the special ability to interpret the meanings of visions and dreams.
I am not an academically-incline person. (Thank God I have other talents, for eg, I can recognize song within 5 sec of intro). You know how some people can figure out things just by reading a book. For e.g., how to build a boat and gather all species of living creature(Noah), how to fly a plane (Leo in Caught Me If You Can) and etc. Seriously, I can't. I can't read a book and fully understand the subject. I need to see, feel, experience, demonstration and hands on.
I pray that God will also grant me an unusual aptitude for understand all the subjects. The part on vision and dreams I don't need.
Monday, 8 June 2009
Fang's baptism
Last Sunday was an unforgettable one. I witness the baptism of a dear friend of mine. Her name is Li Fang more commonly know as Fang.
When I think of her baptism, these are the words that pops up pops up - Amazing! Finally! Yes!!
Knowing Fang for 4 years, we've been thru thick and thin literally. We been on numerous trekking trips including Stong Waterfall, Fansipan, Yu Shan and Xue Shan, and most recent trip was Markha Valley and Humpta Pass in India Himalayas. Besides trekking, we also share the love of jogging. Lead by David and participated by many, we meet every sat 0830am at Macritchie Reservior. It become such a fixture on my Sat schedule, I feel weird if I don't go for run at Mac Res. Made this video for her on her birthday in 2008
Over the years, Fang got to know many Christian and joined countless activities organise by the christians. In fact, she know so many people it will put some of the old christian to shame. Many of us prompted her to study bible and get to know God. So this year, a chain of event lead her to take up the bible study seriously. Dionne and I talk and discuss on many occasion on how to help Fang in the bible study. We talk to other christian to get them involve. In fact we were so on top of things we manage to form a team- We sent ppl to befriend her, love her, encourage her, nourish her with spiritual food. Some would nag (Raymond), some would scold (that would be me), some would spur her on ( Dionne), some would walk with her.
We pray and fast for Fang and God in his graciousness moved Fang's heart. She had a fair share of challenge-timely persecution from close friend, uncertainty of future and so on. I really want to cry when I receive a sms from her on a weekday morning telling me that she has decided to get baptised on the coming sat. Following that, she sms me saying she is fearful of her decision on baptism but despite of her fear, persevere on to take on a leap of faith to get baptise and to declare Jesus the Lord of her life. I almost cried again.
Right now, I am still on cloud nine. God is a God that answers prayer, even if it takes 4 years.
When I think of her baptism, these are the words that pops up pops up - Amazing! Finally! Yes!!
Knowing Fang for 4 years, we've been thru thick and thin literally. We been on numerous trekking trips including Stong Waterfall, Fansipan, Yu Shan and Xue Shan, and most recent trip was Markha Valley and Humpta Pass in India Himalayas. Besides trekking, we also share the love of jogging. Lead by David and participated by many, we meet every sat 0830am at Macritchie Reservior. It become such a fixture on my Sat schedule, I feel weird if I don't go for run at Mac Res. Made this video for her on her birthday in 2008
Over the years, Fang got to know many Christian and joined countless activities organise by the christians. In fact, she know so many people it will put some of the old christian to shame. Many of us prompted her to study bible and get to know God. So this year, a chain of event lead her to take up the bible study seriously. Dionne and I talk and discuss on many occasion on how to help Fang in the bible study. We talk to other christian to get them involve. In fact we were so on top of things we manage to form a team- We sent ppl to befriend her, love her, encourage her, nourish her with spiritual food. Some would nag (Raymond), some would scold (that would be me), some would spur her on ( Dionne), some would walk with her.
We pray and fast for Fang and God in his graciousness moved Fang's heart. She had a fair share of challenge-timely persecution from close friend, uncertainty of future and so on. I really want to cry when I receive a sms from her on a weekday morning telling me that she has decided to get baptised on the coming sat. Following that, she sms me saying she is fearful of her decision on baptism but despite of her fear, persevere on to take on a leap of faith to get baptise and to declare Jesus the Lord of her life. I almost cried again.
Right now, I am still on cloud nine. God is a God that answers prayer, even if it takes 4 years.
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Prayer: Praising the Lord
Dear God, you are worthy to be praise. Your everlasting words existed before the creation of the world. It is still living and active today. Your desire to have a relationship with man and your never-changing love was the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Will your Word ever pass away, will your love for me ever ceased? Never...
Father, your plan to save the world is amazing. It is unfathomable, even to the Jews, your chosen people. Not even the 12 disciples whom Jesus eat, sleep, preach and walk with. Not even John, Peter and James-Jesus' best friends. I am amazed that you chose me amongst the millions of people in the crowd. You change my heart and I decided to make you the Lord of my life.
Thank you for my church in Singapore. It was the church that taught me your Word. I grow and nurture in the church. I was love by the Christians. I learned how to sing. I become a better communicator, a better listen. Most of all, I learned how to love and be loved. I can distinguish evil and good. Through my eyes, I see the weakness in others. But through Your eyes, I see their strength.
I love my family and I pray for them that 1 day, they'll find the treasure that I found 8 years ago-a relationship with you; A purpose in their life; a meaning to wake up every single day.
God, you determined life and death. I'm sorry to hear that Sherlee's dad passed away. God be with the living-Sherlee, her mom and her brother. May they find strength and comfort in your love.
Your son, Jerry
Father, your plan to save the world is amazing. It is unfathomable, even to the Jews, your chosen people. Not even the 12 disciples whom Jesus eat, sleep, preach and walk with. Not even John, Peter and James-Jesus' best friends. I am amazed that you chose me amongst the millions of people in the crowd. You change my heart and I decided to make you the Lord of my life.
Thank you for my church in Singapore. It was the church that taught me your Word. I grow and nurture in the church. I was love by the Christians. I learned how to sing. I become a better communicator, a better listen. Most of all, I learned how to love and be loved. I can distinguish evil and good. Through my eyes, I see the weakness in others. But through Your eyes, I see their strength.
I love my family and I pray for them that 1 day, they'll find the treasure that I found 8 years ago-a relationship with you; A purpose in their life; a meaning to wake up every single day.
God, you determined life and death. I'm sorry to hear that Sherlee's dad passed away. God be with the living-Sherlee, her mom and her brother. May they find strength and comfort in your love.
Your son, Jerry
Saturday, 27 January 2007
Goodbye Cafe Lin...hello Kunming.
Today, Intae and I left Cafe Lin with a heavy heart. As for me, I only stayed in Cafe Lin for 1 week. Intae?? 1 month. I can imagine how much he felt for Cafe Lin and the lady boss who is an extremely nice person. 0830hrs. We arrived on the dot at XinKeZhan. Waiting for us is a double decker luxury coach. This is probably the most luxurious bus I've ever taken. Actually, it doesn't matter what grade is the coach, it's the companion that counts.
I had a good chat with Intae on my journey to Kunming. On the surface, we are world's apart. He's Korean, I'm Chinese. His default language is Korean and mine is English. But upon closer examination, we realise there's lots of similarity between us. We are both thinkers. Not that we're great philosophers. But we like to ponder about life, our past, the present and future.
He was the only child and I was the only son. We shared about our relation with our fathers. For most men, we love both our parents but in a slightly different way. Moms are usually the one that we are more emotionally attached to. Dads are usually respected by us, in particularly how he work so hard to raise us up. Men tend to not want to let their parents down. Take for instance, part of the reason why I study was to do my parents proud. Part of the reason why I joined the air force was to take the financial burden off their shoulder. My father, in one sense, is very liberal on the choices I made in my life. For e.g., on my academic path and career path. In recent years, even my faith in Christianity and God.
When my ORD (Operation Ready Date, meaning the day I get out of Airforce) was approaching, one of my concern is what to tell my dad about my plans for future. I think all parents hope that their children can secure a good job. I was afraid that dad would not support me, so I hesitate to share with him my plans for the next 3-4years- First (and immediately) to travel for 6 months. Secondly, to get a job in OBS as an instructor. I thought these unconventional plans wouldn't have won the approval of my seemingly conventional dad. That is why in the past, I used to tell him the 'safe' answer that's I'll secure in job in Singapore Technology or Singapore Airline Engr. (SIA engr) as a mechanic. Last year, I decided to be really honest with him everything about my plans. I was surprise by his response. He didn't object, instead, he even ask me in details about my travelling plans and also how's it's like to be an instructor in OBS. I was encourage, really. Pursuing my dreams with the approval of dad was such an unexpected bonus.
It's amazing that how in such a short time, my relation with Intae grow so much. Now we talk about everything, conversation beyond the weather and stock market. We shared about things deep in our hearts. It was a great feeling to get connected with someone (ever since Nov). For the past 4 days, we've been praying together. Initiately, he prayed in Korean. Yesterday, he prayed in English for the first time in his life. It was refreshing. Really appreciate him for making special effort so i can understand his prayers. I was moved by his prayers as he express his feelings to God and especially how he prayed for his family.
I had a good chat with Intae on my journey to Kunming. On the surface, we are world's apart. He's Korean, I'm Chinese. His default language is Korean and mine is English. But upon closer examination, we realise there's lots of similarity between us. We are both thinkers. Not that we're great philosophers. But we like to ponder about life, our past, the present and future.
He was the only child and I was the only son. We shared about our relation with our fathers. For most men, we love both our parents but in a slightly different way. Moms are usually the one that we are more emotionally attached to. Dads are usually respected by us, in particularly how he work so hard to raise us up. Men tend to not want to let their parents down. Take for instance, part of the reason why I study was to do my parents proud. Part of the reason why I joined the air force was to take the financial burden off their shoulder. My father, in one sense, is very liberal on the choices I made in my life. For e.g., on my academic path and career path. In recent years, even my faith in Christianity and God.
When my ORD (Operation Ready Date, meaning the day I get out of Airforce) was approaching, one of my concern is what to tell my dad about my plans for future. I think all parents hope that their children can secure a good job. I was afraid that dad would not support me, so I hesitate to share with him my plans for the next 3-4years- First (and immediately) to travel for 6 months. Secondly, to get a job in OBS as an instructor. I thought these unconventional plans wouldn't have won the approval of my seemingly conventional dad. That is why in the past, I used to tell him the 'safe' answer that's I'll secure in job in Singapore Technology or Singapore Airline Engr. (SIA engr) as a mechanic. Last year, I decided to be really honest with him everything about my plans. I was surprise by his response. He didn't object, instead, he even ask me in details about my travelling plans and also how's it's like to be an instructor in OBS. I was encourage, really. Pursuing my dreams with the approval of dad was such an unexpected bonus.
It's amazing that how in such a short time, my relation with Intae grow so much. Now we talk about everything, conversation beyond the weather and stock market. We shared about things deep in our hearts. It was a great feeling to get connected with someone (ever since Nov). For the past 4 days, we've been praying together. Initiately, he prayed in Korean. Yesterday, he prayed in English for the first time in his life. It was refreshing. Really appreciate him for making special effort so i can understand his prayers. I was moved by his prayers as he express his feelings to God and especially how he prayed for his family.
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Evening prayer with brothers at Daan garden
2 brothers brought me out for dinner and we decide on Bai Gan Ze Huo Guo (White Cane steamboat). It was a buffet dinner. Got free flow of desert, drinks and ice-cream. Yeh, brothers bond over food. This restaurant got a interest no. It is Wo-Wo-Wo-Ci-Huo-Guo. Can you figure out the no.? It is 555-458. WE had a good laugh.
I had a sin confession to make, though I struggle to open up. (sorry I won't disclose the details. It's a men's issue) After the confession, the brothers encourage me. I feel lifted up by their support and encouragement. After all , we are men and can relate to the common struggles.
Every often, Satan lie to us. He tells us it is ok to not confess to man, just confess to God is sufficient. He tells us we just need to repent on our own, confession is optional. However, in James 5:16 it says-
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confession humbles us. It takes humility to tell another man that you have weakness and have sin against God. True to what the bible says, I feel refreshed and recharged. I am more ready to do God 's will and stay pure.
We take a 5 mins walk to Daan garden and found a mini tower. We went up to and there we pray to God, in mandarin off course. I was the last to pray, quite tongue tied. I need to think hard to find the right word to express. Nevertheless, it was refreshing. The brothers address God as "ba ba" , just like how I greet my own dad. I can feel the intimacy they had with God. And the prayer certain bond us together.
I had a sin confession to make, though I struggle to open up. (sorry I won't disclose the details. It's a men's issue) After the confession, the brothers encourage me. I feel lifted up by their support and encouragement. After all , we are men and can relate to the common struggles.
Every often, Satan lie to us. He tells us it is ok to not confess to man, just confess to God is sufficient. He tells us we just need to repent on our own, confession is optional. However, in James 5:16 it says-
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confession humbles us. It takes humility to tell another man that you have weakness and have sin against God. True to what the bible says, I feel refreshed and recharged. I am more ready to do God 's will and stay pure.
We take a 5 mins walk to Daan garden and found a mini tower. We went up to and there we pray to God, in mandarin off course. I was the last to pray, quite tongue tied. I need to think hard to find the right word to express. Nevertheless, it was refreshing. The brothers address God as "ba ba" , just like how I greet my own dad. I can feel the intimacy they had with God. And the prayer certain bond us together.
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