Panning in Highway ...

If you have been following my blog lately, you should realize that my time for blogging is countable and equally limited. On average, I have just managed to blog once per week. Yet, I have to admit the contents of The Journals are getting dull and dry, not to say, I have lost my inspiration to write, but, somehow, I am not into the days of blogging as before. Hopefully, I can pick up the pace to write something more interesting in future. -.-"

These pictures were shot when I first got my Alpha 200. Sad to say, Alpha 200 is becoming unique now, heard that SoNy has stopped production of this kind; it will be replaced by the new Alpha 230 that comes with kit lens 1855mm F/3.5-5.6. Additional feature includes, Guide User Interface (GUI) which offers clear and precise user guide of each setting and modes. Sob sob, my Alpha 200 will become obsolete soon. For more information, click here.

Panning shot along the highway ...
I hope the apek did not realize me
spotting him in action ...

Time flies, and it is ...
Counting days to Final Examination
September 24,
another 2 more months to go ...


Blessing needed,
KeithK :)

Piano's next ...

Biggest shock this week!
Can't believe Sir Alex Ferguson had decided to sign up
Michael Owen on a free-transfer from Newscastle United
as the player's contract ended last season ...
Sir Alex seems to be rolling a dice as Michael Owen
is known to be another version of "glass man" ...
Could he be the most dangerous mark man in front of the goal
as what he was back a decade ago?
Manchester United's fan is praying hard ...
All the best to Owen!

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I have always wanted to learn Piano since I was young,
but because of packed schedule in school bench,
I had to bury my dream in my heart core.
Nevertheless, I am still interested in playing piano now,
although, my age is already climbing up ...
I really envy those people who can really play piano so well -
Its tune is simply irresistible,
and don't you think it is romantic?
I do.
The softness of the sound will just light up your day,
taking away all the stress and worries off your shoulder ...
My friend, TzyWen posted this video in his blog before.
I think it would be nice to share with all you here ...
So, as a promise to myself,
I have listed down,
"Learning Piano"
as my new aim in MY AIMS heading
in The Journals
Enjoy ...

Presenting Taylor Swift's
Love Story
in Piano version ...

Pay special attention to the part
at about 4:00 minutes onward,
it is just awesome ...
That's my favourite part
After listening to this video,
my intention to learn piano is
burning even fiercer now ...
Really hope I can find some
space to learn Piano after
my final examination / training ...

With thought,
KeithK :)

Urban Touchdown

You have no idea what this guy was doing,
introducing Remi Gaillard ...

Watch this video,
I bet you will laugh out loud
at this mischievous so-called,
" Rugby Player "

Enjoy...
Have a great weekend ahead ...

Always,
KeithK :)

McValue Lunch

Last Friday, during the Muslim's prayer, we had a long 3 hours lunch break. Without much planning, we decided to go outside for lunch. Our first stop was in the all-time famous, house-hold icon; the Big M - McDonald. Since it was lunch hour, we were entitled for the McValue Lunch Set for all the menus. Woah ... :)

Chump! Coke-Cola ...

Crunchy French Fries ...
Fresh from hot stove ...

My Big MacValue Lunch Set
All these for RM 7.99,
way more cheaper than ordinary hour
Lolz :)


Weekends was spent with completing
my Basic Engineering assignment,
if not for the assignment,
I would not have any excuse to
read up my CAIP ...
Indeed, it is a blessing in disguise,
there are so many new thing to learn
in CAIP, especially in maintenance aspects.

Next assignment,
80 Air Legislation Questions ...

Going to watch Lee Chong Wei
in action versus Taufik Hidayat
in Men's Single Final
Indonesian Super Series Open now ...

Got to go,
Cheers,
KeithK :)

VOR Navigation

It had been quite some times back then when I was doing my aircraft's practical. Yesterday, while the rest of my colleagues were having their IELS English Exams, some of us were dispatched to the floor to do the practical. We were told to remove and re-install back the VOR antenna on the Cessna 172.

Cessna 172
The red arrow indicates the
location of the VOR antenna
College has bought an unused Cessna 172
from a flying club last month.
Although, it was left unused for a period of time,
nevertheless, it is still serviceable after all the
necessary maintenance work have been performed on it ...

The VOR antenna resembles the shape of V
which is fitted at the vertical stabilizer of the Cessna 172.
So, you may ask what is VOR?

VOR is an acronym for Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-Directional Radio Range. Generally, VOR serves as a source of navigation aid to the aircraft, just as if, a "sign board" on roads. VOR Navigation provides a reliable line from the VOR station which can be selected and followed by the pilots. VOR operates in the region of VHF from 108 MHz to 117.95 MHz. The signal received from the VOR station will contain the VOR Station identifier code and the location signal.

Then, you may ask, what so good about VOR Navigation? Indeed, VOR Nav will suffer little intervention from the thunderstorm and less "course-bending" around the coastlines and earth terrains. As the nature of law says, "Every good, there is bad! " Same applies to the VOR. The disadvantage of VOR is that it depends on the "line of sight" - If the transmitting antenna could not seen on a perfect clear way from the receiving antenna, the useful signal cannot be received. In short, if the VOR antenna on the aircraft cannot "see" the VOR station on ground, then, the NAV signal will serve no purpose.

Typical VOR station on ground
The signal is transmitted in all direction,
360 degrees all around.
It is hence called "Omni-Directional".
How it works?
Basically, two signals are transmitted by this station;
the reference phase signal and the rotating phase signal.
These two signals are essential to decode the
location and direction of the VOR station.
The signals received by the aircraft will be
processed and computed to determine the phase angle,
by which, the phase angle will equal to the direction from the station
to the aircraft in degrees with
reference to Magnetic North.
Some VOR station may have the
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
which provides the slant distance
of the aircraft to the VOR station ...

An overview of the VOR Station in aiding the aircraft navigation ...
An indicator, known as Horizontal Situational Indicator (HSI)
in cockpit is used to indicate the aircraft's bearing
with respect to the VOR station on ground.
To use the VOR station,
the pilots will need to tune the frequency of that station
based on the Aeronautical Chart.
However, as Science and Technology is playing prominent role in aviation,
the use of VOR is soon to be exiled.
The Global Positional System (GPS) is now taking over the
modern navigation on board of the aircraft.

For more information, click here for VOR,
here for HSI and here for DME.


Best wishes,
Cheers,
KeithK :)

I want to maintain this momentum ...

Three examination results in total were announced this week alone by college. Overall, I am quite happy and satisfied with the outcome. Here's what I get ...

Module 5: Digital Technique and Computer Systems - 94%
Module 9: Human Factors
Paper 1 - 95%
Paper 2 - 96%
Module 10: Aviation Legislation
Paper 1 - 95%
Paper 2 - 90%

I am really thankful and grateful with God's blessing, and of course, instructors and fellow colleagues for helping out with discussion and sharing. Now, with third year in college is progressing, there are still 4 more modules to be completed; Module 6,7, 13 and 14. Currently, am doing Module 13: Aircraft's Systems; this is a big and lengthy module which is expected to complete by July. By the way, my college will be getting an Approved Training Organization from DCA. Congratulations ... (",)

Just for sharing with all of you ...
Have a thought for awhile
as you read across the line ...
Enjoy!

Your truthfully,
KeithK :)

Semester 2 Third Year in College begins ...

A week holiday is KCH came to an end with my early morning trip back to Subang. Flights from KCH-KUL were extremely congested, my Dad told me it was overbooked days before the actual flight. As usual, jump seat is the only solution. Thanks to Uncle Liow for applying my jump seat.

I took the earliest flight, MH 2547 at 0600 hours in the morning. Captain of the flight was kind and great, as, he finally decided to upgrade me to Business Class seat instead of the crampy jump seat. I was more than delighted, what else, comfory and large leg space, with soft cushion, it is indeed an ideal place to sleep and rest myself early in the morning. Thanks you, Mr Captain and Leading Stewardess, Miss Pei Ling for your kind assistance. Took some pictures, but, I must apologize for the quality of the pictures. They weren't taken with my Alpha, but, using a Rm1600 ++ handphone - The Samsung Omnia. Very cool handphone, with GPS function. Camera 5 Megapixels. Woah ... Cool gadget!! Let's the pictures do the talking ...

Early morning Sunrise ...
0600 hours Sun, thousands of feet above the ground
Love the colour mixtures of this picture ...

Business Class Breakfast Set 1 - Nasi Lemak Sambal Udang
Typical Malaysian local breakfast,
the spicy spices with aromatic rice mix with cocunut milk
is one of the favourite breakfast choice
besides Roti Canai.

Breakfast Set 2 - Omellete with Potatoes
Cheese-baked Omellete is juicy, tempting and filling.
Less oil, healthy and complete;
it is just simply a good way to start your meal ...

Tibits- Salty Peanuts
Don't like to eat peanuts, so.
when Miss Stewardess gave it to me,
I gave them all to the people
sitting beside me after taking
the photos...
Haha :)

Tea Tarik and Nescafe ...
Hot drink served on board ...
Cool isn't it?


College's days will be beginning tomorrow,
my targets during holiday was only
60% achieved, not too productive,
but neither too bad.

More stories to be covered soon,
come back again once awhile...

Your truthfully,
Cheers,
KeithK :)