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== Regulations for Local Flights in Hong Kong ==
* Pilots are reminded that it is the direct responsibility of the pilot-in-command of an aircraft to avoid collision with other aircraft when flying under VFR, notwithstanding that the flight is being conducted on an ATC clearance.
* The pilot of a helicopter departing from any location within the Territory, except for Hong Kong International Airport, shall contact ATC immediately after lift off and inform them of their position and intentions.
* The pilot of a helicopter landing at any location within the Territory, except for Hong Kong International Airport, shall inform ATC prior to descent to the landing site and state their intentions, including the duration of ground stop-over.
* The attention of all pilots is drawn to [http://vgfs.org/hkvfrmap/ Local Flying Information Map], which details airspace restrictions and hazardous areas within the Hong Kong FIR.
* Prior approval should be obtained from ATC for any deviation from the published procedures due to adverse weather conditions, or operational necessity.
* ATC may waive such of these procedures as considered necessary under special circumstances, such as search and rescue operations.