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--- guides:faq [2021/05/28 16:29] – randomskk
+++ guides:faq [2024/03/03 10:21] (current) – [Do I need to get permission to launch a weather balloon in the UK?] daveake
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 ===== 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 {{:guides:20181210met_researchballoonreleaseapplication.doc|form}} and send it to them at least 28 days in advance (even earlier if possible) with a photocopy of an OS Map with the launch site marked. Due to the changeable UK weather it is worth applying for a 'window' of possible launch times - such as a couple of weekends.
+In the UK, permission for weather balloon flights is granted by the CAA, to get permission you need to fill in this [[https://applications.caa.co.uk/CAAPortal/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=BAL|CAA Permit Request]] at least 28 days in advance (even earlier if possible). To fill in the application you will need the latitude & longitude of the launch site, which you can get from [[http://maps.google.com/|Google Maps]]. Due to the changeable UK weather it is worth applying for a 'window' of possible launch times - such as a couple of weekends.
 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.