AIRPLANE (FTS Paper 2)

                                    What I expect from my first plane ride?

                According to Merriam-Webster dictionary an airplane is a machine that has wings and an engine and that flies through the air. In full definition, it is a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift. In addition, it is a Fixed-wing aircraft that is heavier than air, propelled by a screw propeller or a high-velocity jet, and supported by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings. An airplane's essential components are the body or fuselage, a flight-sustaining wing system, stabilizing tail surfaces, altitude-control devices such as rudders, a thrust-providing power source, and a landing support system. Beginning in the 1840s, several British and French inventors produced designs for engine-powered aircraft, but the first powered, sustained, and controlled flight was only achieved by Wilbur and Orville Wright in 1903. Later airplane design was affected by the development of the jet engine; most airplanes today have a long nose section, swept-back wings with jet engines placed behind the plane's midsection, and a tail stabilizing section. Most airplanes are designed to operate from land; Seaplanes are adapted to touch down on water, and carrier-based planes are modified for high-speed short take-off and landing.

                I used to ask questions before and even in the present about airplanes. I used to ask myself when I can ride a plane. How does it feel riding a plane? Is it safe to ride a plane? Who invented the plane? How does it work? How it becomes an airplane?  And why it can flies through the air? Some people say it is nervous, exciting, boring, fun, breath-taking, and it is an unforgettable experience to ride a plane.  I wish I can define the feeling. I wish I can ride a plane. Riding a plane is one of things I listed on my bucket list. I wish I can scratch it out on my bucket list. I've been into different places.  I travel by land and by sea but I've never ever tried to travel by air. That’s why I’m so excited to ride a plane. It’s my childhood’s biggest dream and even until now. I've always been dreaming to fly and touch the sky. And riding a plane seems like flying for me. During my childhood days, whenever I saw a plane airing in the sky I always smile while waving my hands at the airplane saying “Ba-bye!”  For my nineteen years of existence, this is my first ever opportunity to ride a plane. That’s why I am so excited for this coming September, I always say in my mind, “Fast forward September, Please.” I will never let this opportunity pass; I will surely grab it because sometimes opportunity only knocks once.  This is my first time to ride a plane that’s why I can’t wait for it. They say first times are special, memorable and forgettable. It is one of the best experiences in life either it is good experience or bad experience.  Well, since it is my first time to ride a plane my expectations are high. I do expect that it is breath-taking since it is my first time to ride a plane. I heard about news about plane crash and such negative things about riding a plane but I do always think positive since I am an optimistic person.  I am always praying and expecting that we will have a safe and enjoy trip.  I am expecting and thinking in a positive way that we will go outside the Davao complete and we will go home complete. I am also expecting that this is so fun. I will love this awesome moment of my life. And I am sure that I will keep on smiling the whole time of the ride. I am expecting also that this is so nervous. Because I don’t know, you don’t know and we don’t know what would really happen. Maybe this is the first and last time I can ride a plane. Well, only God knows but as of this moment, I am surrendering it to God and I trust Him all the way. I am also expecting that before I can ride a plane there are many process to do. As I heard from my friends who experienced to ride a plane, staffs and guards will check your baggage and of course you. They will check you if you have guns, sharp things like scissors and knifes. And they would ask you to remove your shoes, belt and such stuffs. There are many prohibited things in the plane such as any liquids are not allowed but except for perfume which is should only 100 ml.  I am quite expecting that our flight will be delayed because I know we are Filipino, so as expected we’ll surely put into practice again the “Filipino time”. (HAHAHA) I am also expecting that I could take a picture or what we called “selfie” with my friends since it is my first time but only if it is allowed. I am planning to take my sit near on the window so I can view the beautiful creation of God. Maybe I can even shout because of excitement but of course I should control myself since I believe that there are other passengers in the plane.  I’m also hoping that I and my friends can choose a position or an exact sitting arrangement for us. I am also expecting that the services in the plane are convenient and of course it is comfortable. I can’t wait for so long, how I wish tomorrow will be September. (HAHA)  I’m super-duper excited and I’m sure my classmates too. I hope all of my expectations will be met. I really can’t wait.

                I am looking forward to the things I wanted the most especially reaching my dreams. I am also thinking positive that I can really ride a plane in God’s perfect time. I am praying that this coming September, God will be our pilot and our guide for this trip.  I am also praying and hoping that this trip will be the best trip ever! And I and my classmates will be very happy.