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?
TORA.
TODA.
EMDA.
As the captain of a public transport flight you require for flight planning:
TAF plus actual.
Actual only.
TAF only.
Two A/C are converging on a collision course. A/C "A" sees green light of A/C "B". Who has right of way?
Aircraft "A".
Neither, both must change course.
Aircraft "B".
As commander of a public transport flight, when must you nominate an alternate destination aerodrome?
All flights.
When required to conduct an instrument approach at destination under I.F.R.
When operating Trans Oceanic flights.
The cloud ceiling is below take off minima but RVR is above T/O minima. You are:
Not permitted to take off.
Permitted to take off.
Permitted to take off provided monitored by PAR.
Whose responsibility is it to ensure pre-flight checks are carried out?
The operator.
Civil Aviation Dept.
The commander
What does a broken white (or yellow) line parallel to a continuous line signify, as an airport marking?
Holding point.
Entering apron.
Unsafe area.
You have a certificate of test on 2-1-2022 and another on 3- 5-2022, when is your certificate valid to?
1-2-2023.
2-11-2022.
1-7-2022.
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?
13 hours only.
You can not operate.
No limit - as long as you do not exceed 100 hours in any 28 day period
To operate a public transport flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, what crew and/or aids are required?
An additional captain.
Flight navigator or approved navigation equipment.
The use of only ICAO registered aids on the ground.
What certificate is required to be completed for a component change ?
Certificate of Compliance.
Certificate of Maintenance Review.
Certificate of Release to service.
The Certificate of Maintenance review must be valid :
For twice the duration of flight.
At the beginning of flight.
For the duration of the flight.
When can a hand held microphone be used for normal intercommunication?
Above FL150 in controlled airspace.
Below FL150 in controlled airspace.
Any flight level but not during take off and landing.
What times must be entered in the technical log book?
Off chocks to on chocks.
Take off to landing.
Movement under own power on departure, to on chocks.
What aircraft require an anti-collision light ?
Aircraft below 5,700 KG.
All aircraft registered in Hong Kong.
Aircraft above 5,700 KG.
A report in accordance with the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting requirements must be submitted:
Within 96 hours.
Within 48 hours.
Within 24 hours.
What simulator details must be entered in your personal flying log book?
All simulator session details must be recorded.
No simulator details are required to be entered.
Simulator flight tests must be recorded.
With 2 weeks to go to your rating you take and fail your test. Are you :
Unrated until you have passed a retake.
Rated until your original expiry date.
Still rated providing thirteen months has not elapsed since first rating test.
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?
3 hours only.
Destination and alternate are forecast to be below RVR minima at your arrival time:
You may depart with additional holding fuel.
You may not depart.
You may depart with ATC permission.
For a HKG - YVR public transport flight with an additional captain designated "Commander“, when must the commander be at the controls?
At all times while the aircraft is in flight.
Take off and landing.
Take off, climb and half cruise duration.
Which statement is incorrect?
A/C under tow, and other vehicles will give way to A/C.
All A/C, towed or otherwise, and other vehicles will give way to A/C taking off or landing.
A/C under tow will have right of way to other A/C on maneuvering area.
Regulations governing pilots, F/E and cabin attendant flight time limitations can be found in:
Hong Kong flight Time Regulations.
The Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order (1995).
Operations Manual.
During a CAD pre-flight inspection of Flight Crew licences it is found that the Captain has failed to sign his licence. He holds a “Check and Training” position. The effect is:
all “checks” conducted since licence issue become invalid and a fine of HK$5,000 imposed.
he may sign his licence and continue normal flight duties without penalty.
he is liable to a maximum fine of $2,500.
An aircraft with 34 seats is operating a regional flight with 19 passengers on board. Is a cabin attendant required?
Yes.
No.
Only if the passengers are not seated in the same zone.
On a flight from HKG to BAH with 325 seats, what is the minimum number of cabin attendants required?
9.
8.
7.
What does a red flashing light from control tower mean when you are on the maneuvering area?
Move clear of landing area.
Return to starting point on the aerodrome.
Give way to other aircraft.
When operating a "Combi" A/C it is permissible to:
Block an exit not required for use by passengers.
Block an exit with items which will be consumed by crew during flight.
Block an exit with freight which can be removed without obstructing passengers.
When flying over the sea, what is the closest distance that you can fly to a person, vessel, vehicle or structure?
2,000 ft .
1,000 ft .
500 ft.
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:
A reasonable time.
As soon as A/C returns to HKG.
Ten days.
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:
When 20 days have elapsed.
As soon as possible.
Within 20 days.
An aircraft with 6 main entry doors. How many doors are permitted to be unserviceable for A/C dispatch?
One, with number and position of passengers adjusted.
Two, with number and position of passengers adjusted.
Three, with number and position of passengers adjusted.
For what "repair" can the holder of an airline transport pilot license issue a Certificate of Release to Service?
Adjustment and compensation of a direct reading magnetic compass
Repair of a non structural component away from operator's main base.
Component change away from operator's main base.
As a Hong Kong licensed crew member, when must you carry your flight crew licenses?
On a flight for the purpose of public transport.
On a flight for the purpose of international public transport.
At all times when flying.
You are taxying on the maneuvering area when the control tower directs a flashing white light toward you. What does this mean?
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?
Not permitted for take off but permitted for landing.
Permitted for take off with passenger distribution adjusted.
Not permitted for take off or landing.
When will a Certificate of Airworthiness cease to be in force?
Until completion of a mandatory inspection or modification to ensure aircraft remains airworthy.
Upon the expiration of the period of validity in elapsed time or flying time.
Until the rectification of any defect which has been entered in the technical log.
The Certificate of Airworthiness of an aircraft shows the category as "Transport Category (Passenger)“. For what purpose may the aircraft fly?
Any purpose.
Any purpose other than public transport of cargo.
Any purpose other than aerial work.
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?
Yes, provided they are carried in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Good Regulations.
Yes, provided the Chief Executive’s written permission is obtained.
No. An exemption would be required.
A passenger has requested to carry some sporting rifles on the aircraft. Is this permissible?
Yes, provided they are carried in an area inaccessible to passengers and are unloaded.
Yes, provided it is carried in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Good Regulations.
No. A written exemption would be required.
When can a pilot without any instructor’s rating give instruction?
Never.
When giving type conversion to a pilot who holds a valid licence with a multi engine rating.
When giving type conversion, but only in a simulator.
When must seat belts be used by pilots in aircraft weighing more than 2,730kgs?
At all times when at the controls and shoulder harness in addition, during take off and landing.
At all times when at the controls and shoulder harness in addition when below flight level 150 in controlled airspace.
At all times when at the controls and shoulder harness in addition at all times.
Must a person in an aircraft obey a command given to them by the aircraft commander?
Yes, at all times.
Yes, if it is a lawful command and given for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft or air navigation.
Only the crew need obey. There is no legal requirement for passengers to obey any command made by the commander.
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?
No. It does not apply as the flight is not for the purpose or public transport or aerial work.
It applies under these circumstances.
It only applies if it is a scheduled journey.
Can an aircraft fly without a valid Certificate of Maintenance Review?
Yes, but not for purpose of public transport, or aerial work.
Yes, but to fly only to a place at which such a Certificate can be issued.
A Certificate of Airworthiness will cease to be in force if the aircraft:
is involved in an accident.
is not overhauled, repaired or modified, otherwise than in a manner and with material of a type approved by the Chief Executive.
requires to have a component repaired.
You are taxying on the maneuvering area when the control tower directs a flashing green light toward you. What does this mean?
You may take off.
You may move on the maneuvering area and /or apron.
A passenger smoking in an aircraft, contrary to a displayed sign, is committing an offence in accordance with the:
Summary Offences Ordinance.
AN(HK)O.
In accordance with Rules for Avoiding Aerial Collisions, an aircraft which has right of way shall:
maintain its course and speed
alter its course to the right.
pass over or under the other aircraft.
You hold a B747 rating and two certificates of test dated 12/11/2020 and 12/4/2021. 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?
11.10.2021
11.12.2021
12.12.2021
Where can the Certificate of Release to Service be found?
In a plastic folder on the back of the cockpit door with the C. of A.
With the C.M.R.
In the technical log page adjacent to the defect details.
You have just completed a flight during which there were no technical defects. In completing the technical log you:
Log “take off” and “landing” times, leave defects block blank and sign log.
Log “off blocks” and “on blocks” times, leave defects block blank and sign log.
Log “take off” and “landing” times, enter “nil defects” in defect block and sign log.
Can an unloaded sporting rifle be carried on board the aircraft?
No
As long as no ammunition is carried.
As long as it is carried in a compartment inaccessible to passengers in flight.
How many copies of the load sheet are required?
Two copies for ground, one copy for aircraft.
Two copies for ground, two copies for aircraft.
One copy for the ground, one copy for the aircraft.
What is the legal requirement concerning the consumption of alcohol by crews prior to flying?
No alcohol within 8 hours prior to flying.
Allow a time of one hour per standard drink for metabolising of any alcohol consumed before flying .
Must not be under the influence of alcohol or a psychoactive substance so as to impair his capacity to operate.
Your annual total flying hours permitted are:
900 hours up to the end of the previous month.
1,000 hours at the end of the previous month.
900 hours up to the end of the day of the flight.
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?
The standard weight is used.
Whichever weight shall be the greater.
If actual is less than standard, use standard.
What extra document is to be carried on a flight external to Hong Kong?
Certificate of Registration.
The Certificate of Maintenance Review.
Certificate of Airworthiness.
You are required to make entries in your personal flying log book. Flight time is taken from:
Start of first take off to end of last landing, plus 10 minutes.
From the time the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking off until the moment it next comes to rest after landing.
Start of first take off to end of last landing.
The definition of cloud ceiling in relation to an aerodrome, means the vertical distance from the elevation of the aerodrome to the lowest part of any cloud visible from the aerodrome which is sufficient to obscure:
more than three eighths of the sky so visible.
more than one half of the sky so visible.
more than five eighths of the sky so visible.
A signal of "Raise arm with fist clenched horizontally in front of face then extend fingers" made by a pilot to a marshaller on the ground has the following meaning:
brakes released.
remove chocks.
brakes engaged.
As the holder of an Instrument Rating, the privileges of this enable you to:
operate as Commander or Co-pilot of an aircraft in controlled airspace under Instrument Flight Rules.
operate at night as Commander or Co-pilot of an aircraft in controlled airspace.
operate as Commander or Co-pilot on a public transport service under Instrument Flight Rules.
Your A/C requires a minimum of 6 cabin attendants. The company operates with ten cabin attendants to provide a better service. Which of the following statements is true regarding flight time limitations?
They apply to all ten.
They apply to only six.
They don't apply to cabin attendants.
In an aircraft flying for the purpose of public transport in controlled airspace, when shall the Pilot and Flight Engineer not make use of a hand held microphone for radio communications?
Above flight level 150.
Below flight level 150 or whilst taking off or landing.
Below flight level 150 during climb or descent.
As commander of an aircraft on multiple external sectors on the same day, when will defect/s be entered in the technical log?
At the end of the last of such consecutive flights.
When the aircraft reaches a base where the defect can be rectified.
When the defect first becomes known (i.e. end of current sector).
The Hong Kong Chief Inspector of Accidents is responsible for:
All civil aircraft in or over Hong Kong.
All civil aircraft in or over Hong Kong plus Hong Kong registered A/C worldwide.
All aircraft in or over Hong Kong plus Hong Kong registered A/C worldwide.
When is it permissible not to carry your license?
When taking off and landing at the same aerodrome without over-flying any other region.
When you can produce it within 5 days, if requested.
When on external public transport operations.
What is the requirement regarding flight times within a 28 day period?
90 hours expiring at the end of the day on which the flight begins.
100 hours at the beginning of the day on which the flight begins.
100 hours at the end of the day on which the flight begins.
A passenger is found to be drunk on the aircraft. May he remain?
Yes, as long as he was not drunk on boarding.
Yes, as long as he was not drunk on boarding and the operator has a liquor licence.
When the holder of a medical certificate suffers an injury involving incapacity to undertake his functions, or illness involving incapacity for a period of 20 days or more, what is the validity of his medical certificate?
Medical certificate still valid. Medical examination required prior to resumption of duties.
Medical certificate invalid.
Medical certificate deemed to be suspended.
On passing D.H. an aircraft is advised that RVR is below landing minima. The approach may be continued provided:
the visual reference is established at DH and is maintained and the approach is conducted using PAR.
the approach is made using CAT II ILS.
the approach is made using an ILS and the visual reference is established at DH and maintained.
In what publication would you find a list of reportable incidents?
AN(HK)O .
AIP.
AIC.
What would cause a C of A to cease to be in force?
An accident when taxying on the apron.
Failure to comply with mandatory modification.
Failure to pay the 12 monthly C of A fee.
Which type of aircraft has priority over all others?
Glider
Balloon
Military aircraft.
What is the minimum altitude for an aircraft, other than a helicopter, flying over a populated area?
1,000’
1,500’ above the highest fixed object within 2,000’ of the aircraft.
2,500’ if more than 1,000 persons are present.
What is the horizontal distance that must be taken in to consideration when calculating the highest fixed object to be avoided, in a populated area?
1000’
1500’
2000’
As the holder of an ATPL what age can you no longer fly an aircraft for public transport?
55 years.
65 years.
60 years.
What are the privileges associated with a Restricted Radio Telephony Operators License?
External tuning only for all radios.
Internal tuning only for all radios.
Internal and external tuning for HF, external only for VHF radios.
When are the Flight Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder required to operate?
Start of taxi on departure to engine shutdown.
Start of take off run to the end of the landing run.
From aircraft electrical power up to power down.
You are the Commander on a long haul flight with 3 other pilots. Who must be at the controls during the landing?
Any of the pilots.
Any of the pilot’s as long as the commander has briefed them.
The Commander and another pilot.
How long is a certificate of test valid for a public transport pilot?
12 Months from end of month.
6 Months after the date of test.
12 Months from date of test.
A pilot is incapacitated with illness during a flight. What actions are required to be taken?
A new medical certificate must be issued.
A Mandatory Occurrence Report must be submitted.
The illness must be reported to CAD within 20 days.
What log book entry is required for simulator exercises?
All simulator exercises must be recorded.
Simulator exercises where a test or examination has taken place need to be recorded.
All simulator flight’s that you were at the controls for must be recorded.
The F/O is pilot flying on an ILS approach. The RVR is reported below minimum as the aircraft descends through 1,500’ AGL on final approach. What action should be taken?
Hand over control to the commander.
Continue the approach to DH.
Continue the approach to 1,000’ AGL.
A total radio failure is experienced before the runway holding point. What the light signal will be presented by the tower instructing you to return to your starting point?
Steady red.
Steady Green.
Flashing White.
You hold an ATPL without an Instructor’s Rating. What training can you give a pilot who is also rated ?
None
Instruction in flying.
Medical certificate revalidation after a short period of illness.
At 1500’ QFE you are advised that the RVR is below minimum.
You may continue the approach to 1000’ QFE.
You may continue the approach as long as you are using a CAT II ILS.
A missed approach must be initiated immediately.
How is an unserviceable door placarded after it has been locked and secured?
A red cross with 23cm arms with the words in white across it.
A red disc 23cm in diameter with a horizontal white bar with the words “NO EXIT” in red.
A red rectangle with the words “NO EXIT” in white across it.
Who is responsible for ensuring that pre-flight checks and inspections are completed?
The operator .
The CAD.
The aircraft Commander
What action is required in the event of a Pilot Incapacitation?
An MOR must be submitted to the CAD .
Inform the Chief Executive for cancellation of medical certificate.
Make a technical log entry with details of the incapacitation.
What is the maximum age for a Flight Engineer to operate on an aircraft registered in Hong Kong?
60 years
65 years
No defined age limit
For an F/E to operate a radio while he / she is under supervised training they:
must be the holder of a radio operator’s license.
have no requirement for a radio operator’s license.
can not perform two way radio communication in the TMA.
What is a “reportable accident”?
a. Any incident in which a passenger is injured
b. A person is fatally or seriously injured, major damage to the aircraft, or the aircraft is missing.
c. Any incident which involves the aircraft coming into contact with an object or person.
To what forms of aviation do the Investigation of Accidents regulations apply?
To military or civil operations over or withing 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
Who must be notified of a "reportable accident"?
The Chief Accident Inspector and if in Hong Kong, the Commissioner of Police
The Chief executive, who will inform the HKCAD.
The nearest hospital as notified by the HKCAD
Who is required to supply information to the Chief Inspector in event of an accident.
All such persons as he thinks fit
Only the aviation authority of the country in which the aircraft is registered.
The aircraft manufacturer.
The owner, operator, commander or hirer of the aircraft.
One objective of the investigation of an accident or incident under these regulations is:
The prevention of accidents and incidents.
To apportion blame or liability.
Ensure prosecution of those responsible
The Chief Inspector is directly accountable to:
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics.
The Chief Executive
The Legislative Council
