From curiosity to the cockpit: HKPAPA on HOY TV’s 主播視角

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What does it feel like to exchange the view from an aircraft window for a seat beside the controls? In this feature from HOY TV’s 主播視角, presenter Cheryl (袁思行) joins HKPAPA chairman Steven Cheung for a close-up introduction to the cockpit—and to the learning behind a flight.

Broadcast as part of the programme’s 2026 episode 10 on 18 September 2026, the feature brings viewers alongside the aircraft, into the cockpit and into a wider conversation about aviation education. For HKPAPA, it is an opportunity to share the human side of flying: curiosity, concentration and the confidence that grows through learning.

Cheryl speaks with HKPAPA chairman Steven Cheung beside the aircraft. © HOY TV.

Facing a new challenge in Zhuhai

In i-CABLE’s accompanying report, Cheryl describes taking on this experience in Zhuhai despite a fear of heights. Her story adds a personal dimension to the footage: the challenge begins before take-off, with the decision to try something unfamiliar.

The footage follows Cheryl as she becomes familiar with the aircraft and its controls, listens to Steven’s explanations and experiences the flight beside him. Close-up views of the cockpit sit alongside aerial scenes, allowing viewers to see both the experience and the attention it requires.

Her reactions make the story relatable. A new environment can bring excitement and uncertainty at the same time. Seeing someone ask questions, listen and gradually engage with the experience can help young viewers imagine themselves as learners too.

A closer look at the cockpit during Cheryl’s introduction to flying. © HOY TV.

More than the moment of take-off

At HKPAPA, we see aviation education as a way to turn curiosity into thoughtful learning. The aircraft may capture someone’s attention first, but the deeper value lies in understanding preparation, communication, responsibility and the work of the people around it.

The feature offers a starting point for that conversation. For a student, it may prompt a question about the instruments. For a parent, it may open a discussion about how an interest in aviation can develop. For someone considering an aviation career, it can be an invitation to look more closely at the knowledge and commitment involved.

Steven Cheung discusses aviation education in the HOY TV feature. © HOY TV.

Looking towards the next generation

Later in the feature, Steven discusses aviation training and the development of future aviation talent. These themes connect with HKPAPA’s wider purpose: bringing people closer to the industry and helping them explore where their interests could lead.

Hong Kong’s aviation story is built by people as much as by aircraft. We hope that sharing experiences like this encourages a new generation to learn, ask informed questions and discover how they might contribute.

The accompanying report also places the interview in the context of Greater Bay Area aviation education and the low-altitude economy. For HKPAPA, the lasting question is how to help interested young people develop a deeper understanding of the industry and the people it needs.

Thank you to HOY TV

We thank Cheryl and the HOY TV production team for bringing this experience to viewers and giving aviation education a place in the conversation. Watch the feature above, and visit HOY TV for the full programme.

Read i-CABLE’s original report: Cheryl’s flying challenge in Zhuhai