Route to Private Pilot License

Flying has been my ambition long time since childhood; however the wish can’t be realized despite trying hard in enrolling the Airlines cadet pilot program. Honesty, I have no clue to how the selection or criteria that an airline is looking at.

While surfing on the flying stuffs on the Internet, I noticed that someone could actually fly for leisure by taking the Private Pilot License (PPL) at flying schools. I enrolled with one of the flying school at the nearby Airport (which used to be an International Airport, IATA code SZB).

This article is to share with all the Hubpages readers on the path to Private Pilot License in general. Note that each country has own aviation rules which govern by the local Aviation Authority. The tips as below

-          Do your own research on the flying schools available nearby your area, you need to check the type of aircraft available for rental and training, training fees such as flying kits, books, and flying hours.

-          Set an appointment with the school for a visit to know more about flying and the school. You can also request for a trial flight during the visit.

-           Sign up and set the schedule on the ground and flight training. Ground training or class training usually guide you about the aviation laws, radio, and many more; while flying is more to hands on in controlling the  actual planes. At this phase, you will be issued with a “Student Pilot License” for flight training. You need to achieve certain flying hours with flight instructor before able to perform solo flight and exam.

-          Schedule both the paper and flying exam ahead with the local flying authority for the paper and flying test as final step to Private Pilot License

-          Once you obtained you Private Pilot License, continue to flight on regular basis to keep you license valid.

It’s recommended for anyone who interested in obtaining own private flying license to consult with the local aviation authority for more details. Flying can be very costly as well as to main the license valid. Good luck to all

Hotel room safety tips

Many of the travelers are not aware of the hotel room safety and/or exit procedures during an emergency. Based on safety and security in hospitality industry report, most of the business hotel rooms or normal guest  wouldn’t be bother to read the hotel safety checklist and safe advice which usually ‘pasted’ at the back of the door; just be because we are too excited when about to leave the room.

Some basic tips to protect your assets or life as below:

a) Keep the room door locked at all times and fasten the security chain if you’re inside the room as added security measure. This would not cost you anything!

b) Cross the door is properly locked when leaving the room. You can try to re-access to ensure it’s really locked.

c) Check and ensure Windows are locked every time leaving the room. Thief could be entering the room via the windows.

d) Always read the room tips and emergency exits which usually pasted on the door. Understand and remember the fire exits near to you if case of fire.

e) Do not open the door to stranger and engage with security personnel if required. You can call the Hotel reception counters for further assistance.

f) Use the safety box provided by the Hotel to store valuable items such as passport, cash, jewelry, wallet, Credit cards or anything items as appropriate. Do not leave any valuable items such as laptop or gadgets lying around the room without proper monitoring.

g) Make sure all electrical items are switched “Off” if there is no smart system in room, to avoid any potential fire and failures to your items. Also always ask the power requirement before using any of your own electric appliances, as the power supply may be differ than the one in your country which could cause power trip.

Above all by taking extra precaution steps can protect you and your valuable items from danger. Finally staying safe and be safe! 

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

The Marina Bay Sand, Singapore is one of the new tourism spot and can be considered as an icon to Singapore based on opinions. This integrated resort is developed by Las Vegas Sands with approximately $8 billion including land.

The Marina Bay Sand, Singapore

On my reading from Internet, Marina Bay Sands resort has 2, 561 hotel rooms, a casino, convention center, restaurants, a museum. The most outstanding design in the SkyPark which located on the top of the towers with an infinity swimming pool, that’s set on the of the world's largest public cantilevered platform

Marina Bay Sands Sky Park - Infinity Swimming Pool 

Marina Bay Sands Sky Park - Top View

Well the hotel room is a bit pricey for economy traveler which easily cost you between $300 and $400 on Hotel promotion rates sometimes on Agoda website.  However, you can get some of the good 5 stars hotel near Marina Bay Sands for $200 to $250; which sounds like to be solution to budget travelers as below:

a) Ascott Raffles Place Serviced Residence (5 stars)

b) The Fullerton Bay Hotel (5 stars)

   

The Orchid room at Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands, Club Room

Above all Singapore, its quiet easy to move around in Singapore with the buses, taxis or even MRT system. Perhaps, you may also want to check out other Hotels at lower rates with nearby MRT station. The money saved can be re-use for entrance ticket to Marina Bay Sand, Sky Park. Remember to try out your luck and
make some free expenses from Casino. Good luck!!

Selangor state, Malaysia

Selangor is located on the west coast of Peninsular of Malaysia, and covers an area of approximately 7,960 square kilometers. Selangor state also the most populated state with the total population of approximately of 4.4 million of people.

Selangor is home to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang, which is also the most advanced airport in the region; as well as Port Klang which is the largest port of Malaysia. There are many well known places in Selangor such as

• Shah Alam Lake Gardens
• State Secretariat Building
• Bukit Kayangan Palace
• Shah Alam Gallery
• Shah Alam Sport Complex
• Sultan Alam Shah Museum
• Wet Word Water Park
• Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque
• Malaysia Agricultural Park
• Stat Monument

Selangor can be considered as most developed state in Malaysia and still rapidly progressing with Putrajaya the home to Malaysia Government Office Complex and also the silicon city, Cyberjaya. Many multinational companies have their offices here such as IBM, HP, HSBC, Satyam, DHL, Atos Origin, T-system, Shell and many more.

Alternative to Adsense

There just too many people got banned from Adsense program, and majority of these people may not commit to fraud case (example victim of clicks bomb by other visitor). Some of the people are just not able to got their Adsense application approved, because of the tighten policies or some unknown reasons.

I had the same problem before, as my application was not accepted despite trying for countless time. I decided to share my homework done by myself to source for alternative programs that similar to Adsense during the period here.

Here are the example sites like Adsense, that’s worth to try (I only list some that familiar with)

a) Infolinks

This is in text advertising, if you see in some blog and websites; whenever you point you mouse cursor to the underline text. A small box will pop up displaying the ads, you got rewarded if people click on it. Also, you can use Adsense with Infolinks to maximize your site income.

The rewards are slightly higher compared to the in text advertising companies around, not to mention the easy approval.

b) Adbrite

This is the second popular ad network after Adsense. Adbrite allows you to manage the ads to be displayed on your site. You need a Top Level Domain (TLD) in order to publish or participate, but you may check again with them to confirm.

c) Yahoo! Publisher Network

Similar to Adsense, and easier for US citizens when come to the application

The above 3 ads network worth to try for those having difficulty with Adsense, and always check the details before signing up!! Anyone publishing using the above please leaves your reviews/comments to help the rest