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The Air Navigation Order 1989
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Balloons, kites, airships, gliders and parascending parachutes
75.—(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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