# The Air Navigation Order 1989, Article 75: Balloons, kites, airships, gliders and parascending parachutes


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/2004/article/75 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-1989/article-75
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