The month of February passed very quickly. We were very busy at school and on some days I only got home after 8 o'clock! Alas, the busyness has ended and I can now focus on the task that lies ahead!
Even though we were so busy I still got time to study some of the CPL notes I have. I can now confidently say that I know the basic principles of flight - lift, drag, stability etc... Once you start with a chapter its really hard to put it down because once you have started and understand how it works, you just want to know more and more... It's like a drug, but a healthy one! I might seem like a nerd to others... Sitting at a bench in break times with a sarmie in one hand and my CPL book in the other. Good times indeed!
As mentioned in my previous entry, I have phoned Lt. Col. Jaco Labuschagne. What I can recall is that he said I must phone him somewhere early March. I think I will do so on Thursday so that we can arrange that meeting at AFB Langebaanweg.
In the past week I also did a Facebook clean up. I deleted most of the people I don't even really know. (Yes, I know its of topic, but there's more...!) I started to invite some of the guys I know that is in the SAAF. Mosty the members from the Silver Falcons. I had a chance to speak to a few of them actually...
Buti Tsebe -
always great hearing from motivated youngsters like yourself! Don't ever let go of the dream and always reach for the stars no matter how far they might seem" ...I also spoke to him and was able to arrange a meet and greet whenever time allows us to. Actually, it was his idea! I will definitely make a entry about that as well... :D
Roy Sproul - He was the first person I spoke to. I told him that I will be visit Langebaanweg soon and he said that I must let him know when I will be there so that I can meet Team 71! How awesome is that?!
I couldn't be happier at this moment... Wait, I can! If I was up there somewhere!!! You get the point... :)
As routine I always visit the Saairforce forum before I go to bed. Tonight I had a huge surprise waiting for me! There is going to be a Airshow at Swellendam this Saturday! My first ever Airshow!! Yes, I know... I never had the opportunity to go to one but I now have my parents' support and I am able to go. I cant wait! It is going to be a day to remember!
Ohh and I almost forgot the most awesome thing! There was a article in our local newspaper about a rumor that they might build a airfield in our town sometime in the near future. Everything is starting to fall into place! ...Love it.
I should be more active on my blog in the next month or so so please check back regularly! All your support and inspirational sayings is very, very much appreciated! I'm actually thinking of posting a nice quote after every entry as well. If you have a nice quote, inspirational saying please inbox me and I will attach it at the end with your name... :)
To end of with, here is a picture of Major Scott Ternent's favorite aircraft!
F22 Raptor
SAAF Mirage F1
...Jaco over and out...
its is very catchy indeed what n experience id b saying d same with u this year unfortunately the been a budget cut in the air force i made it last year in all the selection process and early this year w bn told w wer gonna start on the 1st of Jully. right now m jst seated with a bag of tears n a brocken heart after receiving the sms #Sa air force military academy applicant it is with regret to inform you that the military academy process has been stoped due to budget cut. therefore your application would be automatically withdrawn from the database. any enquiries please call 012 312 2875# i wish i knew how to hold on after all this my dream just got crushed how do i get the pieces together?
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