Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Principle of Flight
Objectives
Describe development of aviation activities in Hong Kong
Describe Kai Tai Airport History
Contents
Aviation History in Hong Kong
Early aviation in HK
HK Aviation before World War II
HK Aviation after World War II
Recent aviation in HK
Henry Farmer
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Flying Boat in HK
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Aviation Training in HK
The Far East Flying Training School (1934-1962)
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Aviation Training in HK
At the beginning, the school was very popular and attracted the
student from Asia. However, the school was closed in the WWII.
In 1951, the school was resumed and located at the north-west corner
of the Kai Tak airport- the present Hong Kong Aviation Club.
In 1962, Typhoon Wanda destroyed the hanger with all the aircrafts in
FEFTS, the school was forced to closed. It was taken over from Aero
Club of Hong Kong, and rename to Far East Flying and Technical School
(FEFATS).
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Q&A
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