Xian Lim: “First time in the pilot’s seat!”
XIAN LIM – The actor-director has successfully taken his first flight in the pilot’s seat almost two months since announcing that he was taking an aviation course.
It can be recalled that the actor said last September that he was fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a pilot. Although he admitted that he initially didn’t know where to start in order to fulfill his dream, he shared that he decided to enroll in an aviation school.
The “Playtime” star first shared a series of photos on his social media account where he can be seen getting ready to take his first flight – including his selfie that was taken inside the airplane. He simply captioned his post, “Ready”.
He then posted a video on his social media account where he can be seen taking control of the airplane as a pilot. According to him, it was his first time to take a flight in the pilot’s seat.
“First time in the pilot’s seat! Nothing compares to the thrill of taking flight and seeing the world from above,” the actor said in the caption of his social media post. “Here’s to new heights and unforgettable views!”
Xian Lim has been exploring different hobbies and interests outside of acting. It was last February 2024 when he attended a motorcycle riding school to work on his riding skills. The actor embarked on a motorcycle adventure in India a few months later.
Aside from being an actor and a motorcycle rider, he also ventured into filmmaking. The actor directed and co-wrote the 2024 horror film “Kuman Thong” with his current girlfriend Iris Lee, who also served as the producer of the said project.
Meanwhile, Xian is celebrating his 15th year in showbiz this year. The actor said in an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer that he would want to be remembered as someone who “puts in time on improving his craft”.