Kai Tak checkerboard shots

[N908QD]

With 22.1 being released today, I felt it was appropriate to recreate some images that exist out there of Kai Tak’s checkerboard.

Route: VHHX-VHHX
Time:0:01
Aircraft: 747-400 (Cathay Pacific)
Server: N/A

Which one did you like most?

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[Levet]

This will truly be an IF fan favorite even more now with 3D objects! Amazing airport rich in history and legacy made even more amazing.

[centauridr]

This is soooo cool! 😀

[Thomas_Cunningham]

Great shots! I’m definitely looking forward to flying into Kai Tak now!

[N908QD]

@Levet

This will truly be an IF fan favorite even more now with 3D objects! Amazing airport rich in history and legacy made even more amazing.

Yes it will! I’m so happy it got added in 3D.

@centauridr

This is soooo cool! 😀

Thank you!

@Thomas_Cunningham

Great shots! I’m definitely looking forward to flying into Kai Tak now!

Thank you!

[CaptainAli_yt]

I wonder how they use it tbh. Nice Photos!

[N908QD]

Thank you I’m glad you like them!

[Thomas_Cunningham]

@CaptainAli_yt

I wonder how they use it tbh

So once they see the checkerboard (and reach a predetermined DME), the pilots would begin their turn onto final.

[CaptainAli_yt]

Ah Ok. Thanks.

[Thomas_Cunningham]

No problem! :)

[DarkspoulYT]

@N908QD

22.2

Might wanna change that to 22.1. Amazing pictures!!

[N908QD]

Whoops! I didn’t even notice! Thanks for catching that. Glad you like the pictures!

[jtrrs1]

I read online how challenging this airport was for pilots