Hong-Kong Quiz answers

1. (d) The first line of the new approach chart format shows Hong Kong Approach on 119.1 MHz from 0000-1600 UTC and 123.8 MHz from 1601 to 2400 UTC. Ground Control specifies 3 frequencies. Use 122.55 MHz for the South area 24 hours a day. For the North area use 121.6 MHz from 0000 to 1600 UTC and 122.55 MHz from 1601 to 2400 UTC. ATlS and the tower have single frequencies designated.

2. (b) The MSA values are supplied by the controlling authority. In this case, the Hong Kong Flight Information Region (FIR) boundary is less than 25 nm north from TD VOR. The 1 000-ft of obstacle clearance guaranteed by the MSA does not extend beyond the Hong Kong FIR.

3. (d) This arrangement has some similarities to lowest usable flight levels in the U.S. In the U.S., as local altimeter settings fall below 29.92 in. Hg. (or 1013.2 mb) aircraft in the high altitude sector must cruise at progressively higher altitudes to ensure adequate separation from other aircraft operating in the low altitude structure. In the case of Hong Kong, the transition altitude begins at FL120 when local altimeters fall to 979 hPa or below.

4. (d) According to the chart glossary, all choices are true. This arrangement is common outside the U.S., although the transition altitudes and transition levels may differ from location to location. Refer to the chart glossary for definitions of transition altitude, height, layer, and level.

5. (a-3; b-1; c-2) Refer to the chart glossary for more information on altimeter references.

6. (b) A footnote in the plan view specifies 2000 ft as the recommended minimum altitude to RENNY when the glideslope is out. This information also is portrayed in the profile.

7. (a) OCA(H) means obstacle clearance altitude (height). In the chart glossary, it is defined according to ICAO as the lowest altitude (OCA), or alternatively, the lowest height above the elevation of the relevant runway threshold or above the aerodrome elevation as applicable (OCH), used in establishing compliance with the appropriate obstacle clearance criteria.

8. (a) See the chart legend under landing minima. When a difference occurs, the respective RVR and prevailing or meteorological visibility values are prefixed with "RVR" and "VIS". When there is no difference, the minimum is shown only once and means either RVR (if available) or visibility. This procedure has examples of both situations.

9. (d) Procedural notes in the heading and plan view specify the various speed limits established for this procedure. These limits apply to all aircraft regardless of approach category.

10.(d) Notice the two DA(H)s listed specify minimum (MIM) climb gradients of 3.2% and 2.5% respectively. Further, a footnote on the lowest landing minimum indicates the 3.2% climb gradient must be met up to 1 300 ft MSL.