Hong Kong Air Law Quiz

Hong Kong Air Law - Sample Multi Choice Questions

• TORA, TODA, EMDA, RSSA: These are terms used in runway availability. TODA (Take-off Distance Available) is the distance from the start of a take-off run to the point where the runway surface is no longer guaranteed to hold the aircraft weight
• Flight Planning: As a captain of a public transport flight, TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) plus actual weather information is required for flight planning.
• Aircraft Right of Way: If aircraft "A" sees a green light from aircraft "B", aircraft "B" has the right of way. Both aircraft should alter their course to avoid collision.
• Alternate Destination Aerodrome: A commander of a public transport flight must nominate an alternate landing area if required for instrument approach. This is particularly necessary for Trans Oceanic flights.
• Takeoff Restrictions: If the cloud ceiling is below the minimum takeoff requirements but RVR (Runway Visual Range) is above those requirements, a takeoff may be permitted provided monitored by PAR (Pilot-to-Air Traffic Control Radio).
• Pre-flight Checks: The aircraft Commander is responsible for ensuring the pre-flight checks are completed prior to flight
• Airport Markings: A broken white line parallel to a continuous line on an airport marking signifies a holding point.
• Certificate Validity: A certificate of test completed on 2-1-2022 and another on 3-5-2022 is valid until 1-02-2023. This means the validity of the certificate is based on the latest test date.
• Flying Hours: The applicable rules for flying hours in a 28-day period specify a maximum number of hours, and the counting period is determined by the end date of a 28-day period rather than the start.
• Crew Minimum: To operate a public transport flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, an additional pilot and/or appropriate navigation equipment is required; approved navigation equipment is needed.
• Component Changes: A certificate of release to service is required for component changes. The certificate of maintenance review has to be valid for the duration of the flight.
• Hand Held Microphone: A hand-held microphone for radio communications may not be used on flights below flight level 150 and while the aircraft is taking off or landing.
• Technical Log Entries: The commander of the aircraft should enter "nil defects" in the log book if there are no technical defects on a flight.
• Sporting Rifles: Unloaded sporting rifles may be carried on an aircraft, but only if they're in an inaccessible compartment.
• Simulator Log Book: All simulator exercises where the testing and examination has occurred must be recorded in a personal log book.
• Pilot incapacitation: If a pilot is incapacitated during a flight, an MOR (Mandatory Occurrence Report) is required to be submitted to the CAD (Chief Accident Department) within 20 days with the relevant details about the incapacitation.
• Certificate of Airworthiness: The Certificate of Airworthiness for an aircraft will cease if there is an accident or if the aircraft is not overhauled, repaired or modified in an acceptable manner and is not approved by the Chief Executive.
• Minimum Flight Heights: The minimum altitude for an aircraft (other than a helicopter) flying over populated areas is 1,500 feet above the highest fixed object within 2,000 feet of the aircraft. If more than 1,000 people are present, then altitude must be at 2,500 ft.
• Log Book Details: Log books require specific details. For example, the pilot must enter the pilot's details and flight times, while the engineer will be responsible for defects and block times.
• What is a "reportable accident": A reportable accident is considered any instance where a person is fatally or seriously injured (or any major damage to the aircraft), or when the aircraft encounters an object or person, causing a collision.
• When is a Class 1 medical valid: Validity of a class 1 medical is for a period of 12 months, from the date of issue.
• When does a flight commenced: Flight commences when the aircraft moves under its own power, for take-off, and ends when it comes to a complete stop after landing.
• Maximum Pilot/Flight Engineer Age Limits: These limits are not included in the provided text.
• Who must be notified on an accident: The Chief Accident Inspector and, specifically for Hong Kong locations, also the Commissioner of Police.
• Who is accountable for Pre-Flight Checks: The aircraft commander (or operator in certain cases) is charged with ensuring that all pre-flight checks have been completed.
• What additional paperwork is needed for International Flights: A Certificate of Registration must accompany all international flights from Hong Kong.
• What times need to be entered in flight logs: Times of take off and landing must be documented in the technical logbook by the pilot during flights, alongside times at departure and arrival points.
• When to leave documents at Departure: Documents can be left at the departure aerodrome only when the flight doesn't fly over any other region. No requirement if flying only from one aerodrome to another.
• How long are flight recorders to be kept: The flight recorder needs to be kept for fourteen days.
• Minimum Height Limits: Aircraft flying above populated areas or congested areas must maintain a safe clearance determined by the highest fixed object within 2000ft of the aircraft, with additional requirements in the case of large groups of people.
• When must seat belts be used: Seat belts are required on any aircraft weighing more than 2730 kg MTOW, at all times, with particular attention paid to periods when the pilot is at the controls, and during take-off and landing. Additional requirement involves using shoulder harnesses when flying in controlled airspace below flight level 150.
• Language Proficiency: A valid ICAO English language proficiency is required to operate an aircraft outside Hong Kong.
• What "repairs" allow CSR: Only the adjustment or compensation to a direct reading magnetic compass requires a CSR document.
• Who must comply with authority commands: All persons on the aircraft must obey the lawful commands of the aircraft commander; made for safety reasons and or air navigation purposes.
• What is the minimum lead time for operations manual update: A minimum of 30 days is required for submitting an operations manual update to the Chief Executive for all flights.
• How are inoperable doors marked: An inoperable door must be clearly marked with a red disc (23 cm in diameter) with a horizontal white bar and the words "NO EXIT" displayed in red.