HK Air Law Sample Questions - Paper A 2
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HK Air Law Sample Questions - Paper A 2

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What is a 'reportable accident'?

  • Any incident which involves the aircraft coming into contact with an object or person
  • A person is fatally or seriously injured, major damage to the aircraft, or the aircraft is missing (correct)
  • Any incident in which a passenger is injured

    • To what forms of aviation do the Investigation of Accidents regulations apply?

  • To military or civil operations over or within Hong Kong
  • All forms of aviation for any aircraft registered in Hong Kong
  • Occurs to civil aircraft in or over Hong Kong, or elsewhere to a civil aircraft registered in Hong Kong (correct)

    • Who must be notified of a 'reportable accident'?

  • The Chief Executive, who will inform the HKCAD
  • The nearest hospital as notified by the HKCAD
  • The Chief Accident Inspector and if in Hong Kong, the Commissioner of Police (correct)

    • Who is required to supply information to the Chief Inspector in the event of an accident?

    <p>All such persons as he thinks fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One objective of the investigation of an accident or incident under these regulations is:

    <p>The prevention of accidents and incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an aircraft fly without a valid Certificate of Maintenance Review?

    <p>Yes, but to fly only to a place at which such a Certificate can be issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chief Inspector is directly accountable to:

    <p>The Secretary for Transport and Logistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Certificate of Airworthiness will cease to be in force if the aircraft:

    <p>Is involved in an accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are taxiing on the maneuvering area when the control tower directs a flashing green light toward you. What does this mean?

    <p>You may move on the maneuvering area and/or apron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A passenger smoking in an aircraft, contrary to a displayed sign, is committing an offence in accordance with the:

    <p>AN(HK)O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In accordance with Rules for Avoiding Aerial Collisions, an aircraft which has right of way shall:

    <p>Maintain its course and speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You hold a B747 rating and two certificates of test. Your certificate of test for your instrument rating was dated 13/11/2020. What is the latest date you can operate on the A/C?

    <p>11.12.2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the Certificate of Release to Service be found?

    <p>In a plastic folder on the back of the cockpit door with the C.of A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an unloaded sporting rifle be carried on board the aircraft?

    <p>As long as it is carried in a compartment inaccessible to passengers in flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal requirement concerning the consumption of alcohol by crews prior to flying?

    <p>Must not be under the influence of alcohol or a psychoactive substance so as to impair his capacity to operate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the loading of passengers, it appears to the loading officer that a passenger exceeds the standard weight. After weighing the passenger, what weight is entered on the load sheet?

    <p>Whichever weight shall be the greater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What extra document is to be carried on a flight external to Hong Kong?

    <p>Certificate of Registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement regarding flight times within a 28-day period?

    <p>100 hours at the end of the day on which the flight begins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the privileges associated with a Restricted Radio Telephony Operators License?

    <p>Internal and external tuning for HF, external only for VHF radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance from the start of the take off run to the point where the runway surface is no longer guaranteed to hold the aircraft weight?

    <p>TORA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As the captain of a public transport flight, you require for flight planning:

    <p>TAF plus actual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two A/C are converging on a collision course. A/C 'A' sees the green light of A/C 'B'. Who has the right of way?

    <p>Aircraft 'B'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As commander of a public transport flight, when must you nominate an alternate destination aerodrome?

    <p>When required to conduct an instrument approach at destination under I.F.R.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cloud ceiling is below take off minima but RVR is above T/O minima. You are:

    <p>Permitted to take off provided monitored by PAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whose responsibility is it to ensure pre-flight checks are carried out?

    <p>The Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a broken white (or yellow) line parallel to a continuous line signify, as an airport marking?

    <p>Holding point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You have a certificate of test on 2-1-2022 and another on 3-5-2022, when is your certificate valid to?

    <p>1-2-2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Today’s date is the 31-11-2022. You have calculated your flying hours for the period 01-12-2021 to the current date as 887 hours. During December 2021 you were on leave. How many hours may you operate during December 2022?

    <p>No limit - as long as you do not exceed 100 hours in any 28 day period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To operate a public transport flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, what crew and/or aids are required?

    <p>Flight navigator or approved navigation equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What certificate is required to be completed for a component change?

    <p>Certificate of Release to Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Certificate of Maintenance review must be valid:

    <p>For the duration of the flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a hand held microphone be used for normal intercommunication?

    <p>Above FL150 in controlled airspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What times must be entered in the technical log book?

    <p>Take off to landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aircraft require an anti-collision light?

    <p>Aircraft above 5,700 KG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A report in accordance with the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting requirements must be submitted:

    <p>Within 96 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What simulator details must be entered in your personal flying log book?

    <p>Simulator flight tests must be recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With 2 weeks to go to your rating, you take and fail your test. Are you:

    <p>Still rated providing thirteen months has not elapsed since the first rating test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You have calculated your flying hours for the current 12-month period (01-02-2020 to 31-01-2021) as 927 hours. You were on leave for February 2020 (no accrued flying hours). How many hours may you operate during February 2021?

    <p>No limit - as long as you do not exceed 100 hours in any 28-day period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Destination and alternate are forecast to be below RVR minima at your arrival time:

    <p>You may not depart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a HKG - YVR public transport flight with an additional captain designated 'Commander', when must the commander be at the controls?

    <p>Take off, climb and half cruise duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is incorrect?

    <p>A/C under tow, and other vehicles will give way to A/C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulations governing pilots, F/E and cabin attendant flight time limitations can be found in:

    <p>Operations Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a CAD pre-flight inspection of Flight Crew licenses, it is found that the Captain has failed to sign his license. He holds a 'Check and Training' position. The effect is:

    <p>All 'checks' conducted since license issue become invalid and a fine of HK$5,000 imposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An aircraft with 34 seats is operating a regional flight with 19 passengers on board. Is a cabin attendant required?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a flight from HKG to BAH with 325 seats, what is the minimum number of cabin attendants required?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a red flashing light from the control tower mean when you are on the maneuvering area?

    <p>Move clear of landing area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When operating a 'Combi' A/C, it is permissible to:

    <p>Block an exit not required for use by passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When flying over the sea, what is the closest distance that you can fly to a person, vessel, vehicle or structure?

    <p>500 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An aircraft lands at aerodrome 'A' and requires replacement of a part included in the C.of A. Since it cannot obtain a Certificate of Release to Service at 'A', it flies to 'B'. The commander should notify the Chief Executive of the flight from 'A' to 'B' within:

    <p>Ten days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A license holder who suffers an injury making him incapable of undertaking his duties under the license shall inform the Chief Executive. This should be done:

    <p>As soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An aircraft with 6 main entry doors. How many doors are permitted to be unserviceable for A/C dispatch?

    <p>One, with number and position of passengers adjusted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what 'repair' can the holder of an airline transport pilot license issue a Certificate of Release to Service?

    <p>Adjustment and compensation of a direct reading magnetic compass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As a Hong Kong licensed crew member, when must you carry your flight crew licenses?

    <p>On a flight for the purpose of international public transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are taxiing on the maneuvering area when the control tower directs a flashing white light toward you. What does this mean?

    <p>Return to starting point on the aerodrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As commander of a public transport aircraft operating with minimum number of cabin attendants, is one attendant permitted to observe the take off from the flight deck observer's seat?

    <p>Not permitted for take off or landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will a Certificate of Airworthiness cease to be in force?

    <p>Until completion of a mandatory inspection or modification to ensure aircraft remains airworthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Certificate of Airworthiness of an aircraft shows the category as 'Transport Category (Passenger)'. For what purpose may the aircraft fly?

    <p>Any purpose other than public transport of cargo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your company holds a permit that allows the carriage of dangerous goods in the aircraft. Would the holding of such permission also allow the carriage of munitions of war?

    <p>Yes, provided the Chief Executive’s written permission is obtained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A passenger has requested to carry some sporting rifles on the aircraft. Is this permissible?

    <p>Yes, provided they are carried in an area inaccessible to passengers and it is unloaded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a pilot without any instructor’s rating give instruction?

    <p>When giving type conversion to a pilot who holds a valid licence with a multi-engine rating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must seat belts be used by pilots in aircraft weighing more than 2,730kgs?

    <p>At all times when at the controls and shoulder harness in addition, during take off and landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Must a person in an aircraft obey a command given to them by the aircraft commander?

    <p>Yes, if it is a lawful command and given for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft or air navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are operating on an empty positioning flight with no pax or freight on board. Does your company's approved scheme for the regulation of flight times of its flight crew members apply?

    <p>No. It does not apply as the flight is not for the purpose of public transport or aerial work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that pre-flight checks and inspections are completed?

    <p>The operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required in the event of a Pilot Incapacitation?

    <p>An MOR must be submitted to the CAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum age for a Flight Engineer to operate on an aircraft registered in Hong Kong?

    <p>65 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For an F/E to operate a radio while under supervised training, they:

    <p>Must be the holder of a radio operator’s license</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If there is an accident overseas, who do you contact as PIC?

    <p>Chief Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If there is an accident in Hong Kong, when can you move the aircraft?

    <p>Permission from Chief Inspector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does flight time start as a crew member?

    <p>When aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of take-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must a flight recorder be kept?

    <p>14 Days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height limitation flying over a congested area?

    <p>1500 Ft above the highest object within 2000 Ft of aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How must entries be made in a logbook?

    <p>Ink or indelible pencil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What times must be entered in the technical log book?

    <p>Take-off and landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must a technical log book be kept?

    <p>2 years after destruction or removal from service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do engines need a separate log book?

    <p>No, information is recorded in the technical log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When conducting a flight in Hong Kong, when can documents be left at the Aerodrome of departure?

    <p>Only when no passengers are carried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within what time must you submit an MOR?

    <p>96 Hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest altitude you can fly over a moving ship?

    <p>500 Ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may you fix on the aircraft as a licensed pilot?

    <p>Compass adjustment external only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An aircraft registered in Hong Kong shall not fly in Minimum Navigation Performance Airspace unless it is:

    <p>Equipped with navigation equipment installed and maintained as approved by the Chief Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Certificate of validity of a license issued other than in Hong Kong is?

    <p>A period as the Chief Executive thinks fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are flying from A to B and one of the doors is inoperative. How must this be displayed to the passengers?

    <p>Exit marked with a sign 23 CM in diameter with a white bar showing NO EXIT. Passengers repositioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a Class 1 medical require renewal?

    <p>The end of the month in which it was issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can you no longer hold an ATPL?

    <p>65 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You have passengers and freight loaded. The freight is blocking an exit. Are you allowed to depart?

    <p>You may depart if the exit is not required for the use of passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It appears to loading staff that a passenger weighs more than the standard weight. How should this be reflected on the load sheet?

    <p>The greater of the standard weight or weight of passenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may alcohol be consumed before flight?

    <p>There must be no psychoactive drugs in your system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a public transport flight out of Hong Kong airport, what additional documentation is required for an international flight?

    <p>Certificate of Registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aircraft can the Chief Executive revoke?

    <p>All aircraft registered in Hong Kong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of fatigue, what time is counted as a 'Day'? After midnight:

    <p>UTC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should instructions on the use of oxygen masks be displayed?

    <p>Shall be included in safety briefing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for No Smoking signs?

    <p>Visible for each passenger seat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom should you report any departure from the rules of the air?

    <p>Competent authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pilots are required for an aircraft over 5700 Kg MTOW?

    <p>Two pilots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Repair of an aircraft over 2730 Kg requires:

    <p>A certificate of release to service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The requirement for language proficiency is:

    <p>A valid ICAO English language proficiency to operate an aircraft outside of Hong Kong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What details are required when entering defects in the log book?

    <p>Pilot only enters flight time, engineer must enter defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dates must be shown on the certificate of maintenance review?

    <p>Date of review and next due date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of flight time for flying log book entry?

    <p>When aircraft moves under its own power until it comes to a complete stop after landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What detail must be entered into your log book?

    <p>Technical capacity you acted in during the flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a crew produce when requested by the competent authority?

    <p>The licenses of the flight crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pilot has the authority to conduct flight instruction with regards to a type rating?

    <p>An Instructor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic empty weight?

    <p>Empty weight including unusable fuel and oil and CoG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for emergency equipment instructions to passengers?

    <p>Posted in a prominent position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a sporting rifle be carried on an aircraft?

    <p>Inaccessible to passengers and unloaded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that preflight checks are carried out?

    <p>Pilot in command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement must be met to allow the Commander to depart?

    <p>Dispatch checked, loading completed, flight can be safely completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cloud ceiling?

    <p>5 Octas AGL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must be entered into a personal flying log book?

    <p>Name and address of the pilot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must be entered into a personal flying log book?

    <p>Capacity acted in flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every person involved in training must be provided with a training manual. Who is responsible for the issue of this manual?

    <p>The operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Over the high seas, who should a deviation of the rules of the air be reported to?

    <p>The competent authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chief Executive may change procedures, legislation or regulations for?

    <p>Any aircraft flying over Hong Kong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nationality and registration marks should be painted?

    <p>The left-hand lower wing surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Take Off Run Available (TORA)

    • TORA is the distance from the start of the takeoff run to the point where the runway surface is no longer guaranteed to hold the aircraft weight.

    ###  Flight Planning for Public Transport Flights

    • For flight planning, the captain of a public transport flight requires a TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) plus actual weather conditions.

    ###  Right of Way for Converging Aircraft

    • When two aircraft are converging on a collision course, the aircraft that sees the green light of the other aircraft does not have the right of way. Both aircraft must change course to avoid a collision.

    ###  Alternate Destination Aerodrome

    • The captain of a public transport flight must nominate an alternate destination aerodrome when required to conduct an instrument approach at the destination under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). This is not required for all flights.

    Take Off Conditions

    • If the cloud ceiling is below the takeoff minima but the RVR (Runway Visual Range) is above the takeoff minima, the aircraft is not permitted to take off.

    Preflight Checks

    • The commander (captain) of the aircraft is responsible for ensuring that preflight checks are carried out.

    Airport Markings

    • A broken white (or yellow) line parallel to a continuous line signifies a holding point as an airport marking.

    Certificate of Test Validity

    • A Certificate of Test is valid until one year from the date of the test. The most recent test date is the one that determines the validity period.

    Flight Time Limitations

    • For every 100 flying hours accrued in a 28-day period, a pilot can operate for an additional 13 hours in a future 28-day period.

    ###  International Public Transport Flights

    • Public transport flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles require a flight navigator or approved navigation equipment.

    ###  Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)

    • A Certificate of Release to Service is required to be completed for a component change.

    ###  Validity of the Certificate of Maintenance Review

    • The Certificate of Maintenance review must be valid for the duration of the flight.

    ###  Hand-Held Microphone Usage

    • A hand-held microphone can be used for normal intercommunication above FL150 in controlled airspace.

    Technical Log Book Entries

    • Takeoff to landing times must be entered in the technical log book.

    Anti-Collision Lights

    • All aircraft registered in Hong Kong require an anti-collision light. This applies regardless of weight.

    ###  Mandatory Occurrence Reporting

    • A report in accordance with the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting requirements must be submitted within 96 hours of the occurrence.

    Simulator Details in Personal Flying Log Book

    • Only simulator flight tests need to be recorded in the personal flying log book, not all simulator session details.

    ###  PILOT RATING

    • A pilot who fails their rating test is unrated until a retake is passed.

    ###  Flight Time Limits

    • If a pilot has flown 927 hours in a 12-month period, they cannot fly any hours in the next 12-month period. The limit is 900 hours.

    ###  Departure with Forecast Below Minima

    • An aircraft will not be permitted to depart if the destination and alternate aerodromes are forecast to be below the RVR minima at the arrival time, unless the aircraft has additional holding fuel and is granted special permission by ATC.

    ###  Commander's Duties on Public Transport Flights

    • On a public transport flight with an additional captain designated “Commander", the commander must be at the controls during take-off and landing.

    Right Of Way for Taxing Aircraft

    • All aircraft, towed or otherwise, and other vehicles will give way to aircraft taking off or landing. Aircraft under tow will have right of way over other aircraft on the maneuvering area.

    ###  Flight Time Limitations for Crew

    • The regulations governing pilots, flight engineers, and cabin attendant flight time limitations can be found in the Operations Manual.

    ###  Captain's License

    • A captain who fails to sign their flight crew license is liable to a fine of HK$5,000, and all "checks" conducted since the license was issued become invalid.

    ###  Cabin Attendant Requirement

    • A cabin attendant is not required on a regional flight with 19 passengers on board if the aircraft has 34 seats.

    ###  Minimum Cabin Attendant Requirement

    • On a flight from HKG to BAH with 325 seats, the minimum number of cabin attendants required is 7.

    ###  Control Tower Flashing Lights

    • On the maneuvering area, a red flashing light from the control tower means "Move clear of landing area."

    ###  Blocking Exits on "Combi" Aircraft

    • On a "Combi" aircraft, it is permissible to block an exit not required for use by passengers.

    ###  Minimum Distance in Flight

    • When flying over the sea, the closest distance that an aircraft can fly to a person, vessel, vehicle, or structure is 500 feet.

    ###  Notification of Flight

    • When an aircraft lands at aerodrome "A" and requires a replacement part, and the pilot is unable to obtain a Certificate of Release to Service at "A," the commander should notify the Chief Executive of the flight from "A" to "B" within 10 days.

    ###  Injury to License Holder

    • A licensed pilot who suffers an injury making them incapable of undertaking their duties under the license must inform the Chief Executive as soon as possible.

    ###  Unserviceable Entry Doors

    • An aircraft with 6 main entry doors can have up to one door unserviceable for dispatch, adjusting the number and position of passengers accordingly.

    ###  Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)

    • The holder of an airline transport pilot license can issue a Certificate of Release to Service for the adjustment and compensation of a direct-reading magnetic compass.

    ###  When License Must Be Carried

    • A Hong Kong licensed crew member must carry their flight crew licenses on a flight for the purpose of international public transport.

    ###  Flashing White Light

    • In the maneuvering area, a flashing white light directed from the control tower means "Return to starting point on the aerodrome."

    ###  Cabin Attendant on Flight Deck

    • On a public transport flight operated with the minimum number of cabin attendants, a cabin attendant is not permitted to observe the takeoff or landing from the flight deck observer's seat.

    ###  Certificate of Airworthiness

    • A Certificate of Airworthiness will cease to be in force until completion of a mandatory inspection or modification to ensure the aircraft remains airworthy.

    ###  Aircraft Category

    • An aircraft with a "Transport Category (Passenger)" Certificate of Airworthiness can be used for any purpose.

    ###  Carriage of Dangerous Goods

    • A permit to carriage of dangerous goods in an aircraft does not allow the carriage of munitions of war. Written permission from the Chief Executive is required.

    ###  Sporting Rifles

    • A passenger can carry sporting rifles on an aircraft if they are carried in an area inaccessible to passengers and are unloaded. This must be done in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

    ###  Pilot Instruction

    • A pilot without an instructor's rating can provide instruction to a pilot who holds a valid license with a multi-engine rating for type conversion.

    Seat Belt Use by pilots

    • Pilots in aircraft weighing more than 2,730 kg must use seat belts and shoulder harnesses at all times when at the controls, with additional requirements for take-off and landing.

    ###  Obeying Aircraft Commander

    • Passengers and crew must obey lawful commands given by the aircraft commander for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft or air navigation.

    ###  Flight Time Regulations on Positioning Flights

    • The company's approved scheme for regulating flight times of its flight crew members applies to empty positioning flights that are not for the purpose of public transport or aerial work.

    Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR)

    • An aircraft can fly without a valid Certificate of Maintenance Review, but not for the purpose of public transport or aerial work.

    Certificate of Airworthiness

    • A Certificate of Airworthiness will cease to be in force if the aircraft is not overhauled, repaired, or modified other than in a manner and with materials of a type approved by the Chief Executive.

    Control Tower Flashing Green Light

    • In the maneuvering area, a flashing green light directed from the control tower means you may move on the maneuvering area and/or apron.

    Passenger Smoking

    • A passenger smoking in an aircraft, contrary to a displayed sign, is committing an offense in accordance with the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order (1995).

    Right of Way in Aerial Collisions

    • An aircraft which has right of way shall maintain its course and speed according to the Rules for Avoiding Aerial Collisions.

    Hong Kong Aviation Regulations

    • Pilot Certification and Licensing

      • Instrument Rating: Allows pilots to operate as Commander or Co-pilot in controlled airspace under Instrument Flight Rules
      • ATPL: Pilots must have a valid medical certificate. If they suffer injury or illness involving incapacity for 20 days or more, their medical certificate is suspended.

    • Aircraft Operations

      • Certificate of Airworthiness: Ceases to be in force if there is a failure to comply with mandatory modification.
      • Flight Time Limitations: Pilots and cabin attendants have flight time limitations.
      • Weight & Balance: When loading passengers, if a passenger exceeds the standard weight, their actual weight must be entered on the load sheet.
      • Alcohol Consumption: Crews are not allowed to be under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances that impair their ability to operate.
      • Aircraft Accidents: The Chief Inspector of Accidents is responsible for all civil aircraft in or over Hong Kong plus Hong Kong registered aircraft worldwide
        • It is permissible not to carry a pilot license when taking off and landing at the same aerodrome without overflying any other region.
      • Flight Recorders: The Flight Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder are required to operate from the start of the take-off run to the end of the landing run

    • Aircraft Maintenance & Technical Logs

      • Technical Logs: Must be completed after each flight, logging "take off” and “landing” times. If there were no technical defects, enter “nil defects" in the defect block.
      • Certificate of Release to Service: Found in a plastic folder on the back of the cockpit door with the Certificate of Airworthiness

    • Flight Operations

      • Holding Points: If there is a total radio failure before the runway holding point, the tower will present a flashing White light signal to instruct the aircraft to return to the starting point.
      • ILS Approaches: If RVR is below the minimum during an ILS approach, the aircraft may continue the approach to 1,000' AGL.

    • Pilot Training

      • Simulator Training: Pilots must record all simulator exercises where a test or examination has taken place.
      • Instructor Rating: Pilots with an ATPL without an Instructor's Rating can only provide instruction in flying, not medical certificate revalidation.

    • General Aviation Regulations

      • Minimum Altitude Over Populated Areas: Aircrafts must maintain a minimum altitude of 1,500' above the highest fixed object within 2,000' of the aircraft.
      • Unloaded Sporting Rifles: An unloaded sporting rifle may be carried on board an aircraft as long as it is carried in a compartment inaccessible to passengers in flight.

    • Radio Communications

      • Public Transport Aircraft in Controlled Airspace: Pilots and Flight Engineers must use a handheld microphone for radio communications only above flight level 150.
      • Restricted Radio Telephony Operators License: Allows internal tuning for all radios, but only external tuning for VHF radios.

    Reportable Accidents

    • A reportable accident is when a person is fatally or seriously injured, the aircraft is missing, or the occurrence causes major damage to the aircraft
    • Reportable Accidents are investigated to prevent future occurrences

    Notification of Reportable Accidents

    • The Chief Accident Inspector must be notified of a reportable accident
    • The Commissioner of Police must also be notified if the accident occurred in Hong Kong

    Applicability of Investigation of Accidents Regulations

    • The Investigation of Accidents Regulations apply to accidents involving civil aircraft in or over Hong Kong, or accidents to a civil aircraft registered in Hong Kong

    Obligations to Furnish Information

    • The owner, operator, commander, or hirer of the aircraft is required to supply information to the Chief Inspector, in the event of an accident

    Chief Inspector's Responsibilities

    • The Chief Inspector is directly accountable to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics

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