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Aircraft Crew and Licensing
Composition of crew of aicraft
Aircraft engaged in public transport above 5,700kg require 2 crew. Aircraft engaged in public transport below 5,700kg, operating under the IFR, also generally require 2 crew. Approved navigation equipment (or a flight navigator) is also required for flights greater than 500nm if the route is over isolated areas (specified in Schedule 8).
Cabin crew are required on public transport flights when:
- 20 or more passengers are carried; or
- 35 or more seats are installed and at least 1 passenger is carried.
One cabin crew member is required for every 50 seats installed or part thereof.
Note: Under Hong Kong law the C of A includes the flight manual.
Members of flight crew - requirement of licences
When a person without an appropriate licence is undergoing training, only flight crew may be in the aircraft. A certificate of validation may be issued by the CAD in order to operate Hong Kong registered aircraft.
Grant, renewal, and effect of flight crew licences
A licence is not valid unless signed by the holder in ink. Schedule 9 covers flight crew licences and ratings. In addition to an aircraft or instrument rating, a valid certificate of test (or certificate of experience for an aircraft rating) is also required.
A medical certificate is suspended for injury (the Chief Executive must be notified as soon as possible), illness lasting for a period of 20 days or more (Chief Executive to be notified after the 20 days), or pregnancy (Chief Executive to be notified as soon as possible).
Validation of licences
A certificate of validation may be issued by the Chief Executive making a foreign licence valid in Hong Kong.
Personal flying log book
Must contain:
- the name and address of the holder
- particulars of the holder's licence
- the name and address of the holder's employer
All aircraft flight and simulator test details must be entered into the logbook.
Instruction in flying
A flying instructor's rating is not required if the instruction is for an aircraft rating and the person under instruction already has a multi-engine rating and instrument rating.
References
- AN(HK)O Part IV