Building my own RC polystyrene hovercraft from scratch made me realise the challenges and difficulties one might face as an engineer. For instance, producing lift was a major problem, so I made many variations of propellers to find the most effective one. To me, the most enjoyable part of the project was overcoming the obstacles. I was proud and satisfied to see it work after weeks of tests and improvements. As a fan of remote controlled cars for many years, the idea of being an engineer has constantly recurred to me. This was reinforced when I visited several RAF bases as an air cadet. I had the opportunities to meet engineers working on stunning aircraft and turbojet engines which fascinated me. My love for challenges and interests
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Flybe gave me the award for the best presentation and work ethic out of all participants. Such first-hand encounters inspired me to strive for a career in the aerospace industry. Researching into "How feasible are propulsion theories for interstellar travel?" for my EPQ allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of aerospace engineering. I was immersed in the physics and engineering world when I explored unfamiliar areas such as Antimatter Rockets and Special Relativity. Reading Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's "Why Does E=mc2?: (And Why Should We Care?)" made me realise that it was possible to achieve long voyages with the help of time dilation and speed. These researches further increased my determination to pursue a course in aerospace engineering. I have won Gold certificates in both the UKMT Junior and Senior Maths Challenges and a Merit in the next qualifying round. The creative questions prompted me to think outside-the-box. Further Maths has opened my eyes to how maths is applied in everyday life. I never give up on complicated maths calculations as I appreciate learning new ways of solving them. …show more content…
To understand more about aircraft, I read the journal article "How do wings work?" by Holger Babinsky and the book "Understanding Flight" by David Anderson. They enriched my fundamental concepts of both mechanical and aerospace engineering. As the Head of my school's CCF and a Sergeant in the air cadets, I take every opportunity to engage and inspire cadets by planning and teaching sessions. In school, I am responsible for tutoring year 7 maths lessons on a weekly basis and helping out in GCSE revision sessions. This has enhanced my communication skills and patience. My involvement in the Basketball Team, Ping Pong doubles and Team Maths Challenges have provided me opportunities to work and grow together with a team. I am due to complete the Gold DofE next year and I am also an avid member of the local kayaking, shooting and archery clubs. Reading the "Professional Engineering" magazines by IMechE regularly allowed me to reflect on aspects of engineering that changes people's lives through inventions, such as robots and artificial intelligence. It is exciting to see the potential engineers have in the field that would change our lives for the better. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities
Flybe gave me the award for the best presentation and work ethic out of all participants. Such first-hand encounters inspired me to strive for a career in the aerospace industry. Researching into "How feasible are propulsion theories for interstellar travel?" for my EPQ allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of aerospace engineering. I was immersed in the physics and engineering world when I explored unfamiliar areas such as Antimatter Rockets and Special Relativity. Reading Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw's "Why Does E=mc2?: (And Why Should We Care?)" made me realise that it was possible to achieve long voyages with the help of time dilation and speed. These researches further increased my determination to pursue a course in aerospace engineering. I have won Gold certificates in both the UKMT Junior and Senior Maths Challenges and a Merit in the next qualifying round. The creative questions prompted me to think outside-the-box. Further Maths has opened my eyes to how maths is applied in everyday life. I never give up on complicated maths calculations as I appreciate learning new ways of solving them. …show more content…
To understand more about aircraft, I read the journal article "How do wings work?" by Holger Babinsky and the book "Understanding Flight" by David Anderson. They enriched my fundamental concepts of both mechanical and aerospace engineering. As the Head of my school's CCF and a Sergeant in the air cadets, I take every opportunity to engage and inspire cadets by planning and teaching sessions. In school, I am responsible for tutoring year 7 maths lessons on a weekly basis and helping out in GCSE revision sessions. This has enhanced my communication skills and patience. My involvement in the Basketball Team, Ping Pong doubles and Team Maths Challenges have provided me opportunities to work and grow together with a team. I am due to complete the Gold DofE next year and I am also an avid member of the local kayaking, shooting and archery clubs. Reading the "Professional Engineering" magazines by IMechE regularly allowed me to reflect on aspects of engineering that changes people's lives through inventions, such as robots and artificial intelligence. It is exciting to see the potential engineers have in the field that would change our lives for the better. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities