Reaching out to the community
7 December 2011
The Hong Kong Observatory participated in the "2011 Hong Kong Aviation Carnival" with the Civil Aviation Department, the Hong Kong Aviation Club, local airlines and helicopter companies, as well as various local aviation sports associations. An exhibition booth was set up by the Observatory to introduce the public to the weather services for the aviation community. Many visitors showed much interest in how the automatic weather station works and showed off their skill in maneuvering a plane in a computer game on windshear.The Aviation Carnival was held at the former Kai Tak Airport on 27 November 2011. It was the last event to celebrate the centenary of powered flight in Hong Kong. The opportunity was taken to also arouse public interest in aviation.
Observatory's colleagues introducing the aviation weather services of the Observatory to participants of the Aviation Carnival.
The Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Ms. Sharon Lau (middle), photographed with Mr. Francis Y.C. Chin, Q.S., J.P. (2nd from the right) of the Scout Association in front of the Observatory's exhibits at the Aviation Carnival.