Singapore Youth Flying Club - Anyone TRIED? and GOT IN?

Hey guys, I so happened to stumble upon this thread so I would like to ask a few questions.
So basically, I just applied for the SYFC and the interview is in 3 weeks time. So, i was wondering how do I prepare for the interview? Like what do I have to research on, what do i have to know, what will they ask etc.
Also, anybody who went for the interview and medical can share their experience?
And finally, I am currently 16 in an IP programme in JC, and I currently have another CCA, apart from this, and its 2 times a week, and lessons on average end at 3-4 pm. But i am willing to commit my entire sunday and saturday mornings, as well as maybe someday in the weekday if lessons end earlier/have no other cca. So like will this work out, and will i be able to cope?
 
Hi, I took N'levels and went to ITE HIGHER NITEC course and now im going to poly. am i still able to apply for SYFC? im 19 this yr
 
I'm planning to go syfc to fly full time in my year 3 syfc programme. Would really like to ask anyone that has tried or graduated if as long as i work hard i will be able to get my PPL ? Or is it based on skills too. If based on skills, what kind of skills do i need?
 
Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum, was from SYFC as well, served for 6yrs there from one department to another, feel free to ask any qns about SYFC and its relevance, I'll be glad to reply. Btw, any PPL grads here? (regardless if you graduated 20yrs ago or whatever.) PPL grads pls PM me, I need some help from you guys. Thanks alot!

Hello! I would like to know if SYFC is stringent on height requirements. I am 160cm and still growing and would like to try applying for SYFC.
 
Hello! I would like to know if SYFC is stringent on height requirements. I am 160cm and still growing and would like to try applying for SYFC.

Yes, they are stringent on height requirements. The requirement of 162cm is just the minimum criteria because during the medical assessment, candidates will be further assessed based on their arm length, leg length, seat breadth etc. There are candidates who failed because either their limbs are too long/short.
 
Yes, they are stringent on height requirements. The requirement of 162cm is just the minimum criteria because during the medical assessment, candidates will be further assessed based on their arm length, leg length, seat breadth etc. There are candidates who failed because either their limbs are too long/short.

Hi! I recently passed the medical examination (general) but for the chamber run, the doctor mentioned my left ear was slightly red but my right ear was completely fine. Will this affect my application?
 
Hi! I recently passed the medical examination (general) but for the chamber run, the doctor mentioned my left ear was slightly red but my right ear was completely fine. Will this affect my application?

The purpose of the chamber run is to check your body's response to high altitude and see its effects on your body. Unfortunately, unless you know the reason why your left ear was slightly red, otherwise it's difficult to determine if your application will be affected. Guess the only person that can answer your question is an aeromedical doctor.
 
The purpose of the chamber run is to check your body's response to high altitude and see its effects on your body. Unfortunately, unless you know the reason why your left ear was slightly red, otherwise it's difficult to determine if your application will be affected. Guess the only person that can answer your question is an aeromedical doctor.

Wow that was a speedy response, thanks! The aeromedical doctor only asked if i felt pain i said no, my right ear was perfectly normal though. Also when doing my ear syringing 2 days ago, the practitioner mentioned my left ear tract was slightly red, might be due to the use of cotton buds
 
Wow that was a speedy response, thanks! The aeromedical doctor only asked if i felt pain i said no, my right ear was perfectly normal though. Also when doing my ear syringing 2 days ago, the practitioner mentioned my left ear tract was slightly red, might be due to the use of cotton buds

It's a good sign that you do not feel pain. But the actual cause of the left ear turning red needs to be determined by the doctor on whether you're suitable for flying. I'm not a doctor so I can't tell you for sure the cause of it or whether it'll affect your application. If your ear turns red due to use of cotton buds then it's just purely due to irritation, shouldn't be an issue. The problem comes if your ears turn red due to decompression issues which is what the chamber aims to test. Of course ears turning red could be just a natural reaction from your body probably because this is the first time you're in a lower than 1atm pressure environment which your body will eventually adapt to. However, if it's due to other reasons that are more severe then you might need a specialist to sort it out.
SYFC medical standards got more stringent over the years. From what I understand, they're using the same standards as RSAF so if you can't make it into SYFC due to medical, that does not mean you are not medically fit to fly as you may be medically fit as to CAAS Class 2 medical standards but not to SYFC/RSAF standards. You can find the criteria for CAAS Class 1,2 and 3 medical standards on CAAS website under licensing.
 
It's a good sign that you do not feel pain. But the actual cause of the left ear turning red needs to be determined by the doctor on whether you're suitable for flying. I'm not a doctor so I can't tell you for sure the cause of it or whether it'll affect your application. If your ear turns red due to use of cotton buds then it's just purely due to irritation, shouldn't be an issue. The problem comes if your ears turn red due to decompression issues which is what the chamber aims to test. Of course ears turning red could be just a natural reaction from your body probably because this is the first time you're in a lower than 1atm pressure environment which your body will eventually adapt to. However, if it's due to other reasons that are more severe then you might need a specialist to sort it out.
SYFC medical standards got more stringent over the years. From what I understand, they're using the same standards as RSAF so if you can't make it into SYFC due to medical, that does not mean you are not medically fit to fly as you may be medically fit as to CAAS Class 2 medical standards but not to SYFC/RSAF standards. You can find the criteria for CAAS Class 1,2 and 3 medical standards on CAAS website under licensing.

Okay thank you so much!!!
 
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