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===== Do I need to get permission to launch a weather balloon in the UK? ===== | ===== Do I need to get permission to launch a weather balloon in the UK? ===== | ||
- | In the UK, permission for weather balloon flights is granted by the CAA, to get permission you need to fill in this {{:general: | + | In the UK, permission for weather balloon flights is granted by the CAA, to get permission you need to fill in this [[https:// |
The CAA will send you a permit document if you have been granted permission to launch - it normally contains some form of co-ordination instructions with a local airfield that need to be followed before launch. You must be in receipt of a Permit before you can launch. | The CAA will send you a permit document if you have been granted permission to launch - it normally contains some form of co-ordination instructions with a local airfield that need to be followed before launch. You must be in receipt of a Permit before you can launch. | ||
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===== Is it safe? What about the planes? ===== | ===== Is it safe? What about the planes? ===== | ||
- | The most important thing when planning and launching high altitude balloons is to be safe. Regarding | + | The most important thing when planning and launching high altitude balloons is to be safe. For the benefit of other flying vehicles, such as planes, when you get ' |
- | Other methods of being safe is to strive | + | Other methods of being safe include striving |
- | Finally you should only launch when the winds are right - it is not advisable to fly when the forecasts have it landing in a densely populated area - for example when launching from Cambridge, UK we don't fly when the forecast has it landing within the M25 close to London. | + | Finally you should only launch when the winds are right - it is not advisable to fly when the forecasts have it landing in a densely populated area - for example when launching from Cambridge, UK we don't fly when the forecast has it landing within the M25 (i.e. close to London). |
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===== Where can I get more information and advice about building a High Altitude Balloon (HAB) payload? ===== | ===== Where can I get more information and advice about building a High Altitude Balloon (HAB) payload? ===== | ||
- | Most of the discussion about HABing both in the UK and around the world takes place on the IRC channel - # | + | Most of the discussion about HABing both in the UK and around the world takes place on the IRC channel - # |
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