balloon release - SV650.org

06-09-09, 12:46 PM

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

Spikenipple · 06-09-09, 12:47 PM

Just...release the balloons?

Spiderman · 06-09-09, 12:48 PM

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?

06-09-09, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiderman

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?

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

Spiderman · 06-09-09, 01:34 PM

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.

flymo · 06-09-09, 04:58 PM

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

06-09-09, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flymo

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

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

06-09-09, 05:51 PM

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

Essex of Essex · 06-09-09, 06:31 PM

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

06-09-09, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Essex of Essex

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

thanks mate, perfect starting point

06-09-09, 12:46 PM	#1
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	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

06-09-09, 12:47 PM	#2
Spikenipple Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 490	Re: balloon release Just...release the balloons? __________________ Had: K7 SV650S in Candy Sonoma Red Now: MT-09 My old SV South & West Surfer

06-09-09, 12:48 PM	#3
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	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? __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

06-09-09, 01:34 PM	#5
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	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. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

06-09-09, 04:58 PM	#6
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: balloon release dont worry, by the time that label has been through a jet engine there wont be any address on it

06-09-09, 05:51 PM	#8
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	Re: balloon release 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

06-09-09, 06:31 PM	#9
Essex of Essex Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Braintree Posts: 547	Re: balloon release Ask the CAA the Civil Aviation Authority, you can find them on the internet they will tell you. __________________ Eagles May Soar, But Weasels Do Not Get Sucked Into Jet Engines.

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