balloon release
 

I know you need to get permission (im not sure from who though) to release a load of ballons, but do you need permission to release a single larger balloon?
Im not talking about a hot air balloon, just slightly larger than a normal balloon with helium. Any idea where I would be able to find this out form, or a good place to start? Would the regulations varry depending on where you let it go from?

cheers

Re: balloon release
 

Just...release the balloons?

Re: balloon release
 

is it big enough that its likely to be a danger to aircraft?

if not i'd just let it go, its not like they're gonna know who let ig go or from where is it?

Re: balloon release
 

well the idea involves it having a return to sender address on it lol

it wont hurt aircraft, it will just be a larger than normal latex balloon

Re: balloon release
 

i think that the only time you'll need permission is if your balloon could pose a possible danger to aircraft. If you're gonna stick a return label on it i assume its for scientific experiment reasons and i think our biggest worry is if anyone will have the decency to return it rather than it being legal.

So if you dont live anywhere near an airfield i'd just go ahead and do it.

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dont worry, by the time that label has been through a jet engine there wont be any address on it :-)

Re: balloon release
 

lol, as mythbusters to fire balloons through a aircraft engine they did it with chickens :)

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yeah i dont think it would case problems to jets, im just wondering becasue they gov seem to like to make you have a permit for anything

Re: balloon release
 

Ask the CAA the Civil Aviation Authority, you can find them on the internet they will tell you.

Re: balloon release
 

thanks mate, perfect starting point :cool: