I got to HK in Jan 98 but never got to work operationally at Kai Tak.I thought it was a great Airport,but had reached it's sell by date.It was struggling to cope with the traffic,had a night curfew and could have wx problems.
I became one of (im)famous Gweilo Airlines,and Gweilo Regional at CLK and it was a great way to meet the rest of the controllers.It was also interesting to see how people were adapting to CLK after Kai Tak.The locals seemed to have problems changing over, but for us it was curious how they were so Kai Tak through and through.It was if you were putting down their prize puppy dog.
Anyway nice to see it remembered and I've still got my Kai Tak I.D. Proud of it,and proud to have been part of HK ATC. What a bunch..
