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Old 28th Oct 2011, 16:48
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ShyTorque

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Kai Tak without a shadow of a doubt.

Having been very fortunate in years past to ride the jump seat, this was without question the most special experience. Imagine low cloud, gusting wind and driving rain; add in the occasional views of the houses below and the 90 degree right hand bank to final.

Magical
How time distorts our memory...... Spectacular, yes. Tricky, too, especially in southerly wind. But it was only a 47 degree turn onto runway 13 from the IGS. I've still got the Kai Tak letdown plates somewhere.
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