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Article 75 Balloons, kites, airships, gliders and parascending parachutes

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(1)

Within the United Kingdom:

(a)

a captive balloon or kite shall not be flown at a height of more than 60 metres above ground level or within 60 metres of any vessel, vehicle or structure;

(b)

a captive balloon shall not be flown within 5km. of an aerodrome;

(c)

a balloon exceeding 2 metres in any linear dimension at any stage of its flight, including any basket or other equipment attached to the balloon, shall not be flown in controlled airspace;

(d)

a kite shall not be flown within 5km. of an aerodrome;

(e)

an airship shall not be moored; and

(f)

a glider or parascending parachute shall not be launched by winch and cable or by ground tow to a height of more than 60 metres above ground level;

without the permission in writing of the Authority and in accordance with any conditions subject to which that permission may be granted.

(2)

A captive balloon when in flight shall be securely moored, and shall not be left unattended unless it is fitted with a device which ensures its automatic deflation if it breaks free of its moorings.