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===== CAA/NOTAMS ===== | ===== CAA/NOTAMS ===== | ||
- | In the UK permission to launch balloons needs to come from the CAA. On application (with OS map marking launch site) and after review a permission will be sent to you and also a NOTAM will be issued. As the weather can be unpredictable it is possible to apply for a launch window instead of a single day. | + | In the UK permission to launch balloons needs to come from the CAA. On application and after review a permission will be sent to you and also a NOTAM will be issued. As the weather can be unpredictable it is possible to apply for a launch window instead of a single day. |
More information can be found in the [[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/pdfs/uksi_20160765_en.pdf|Air Navigation Order]]. | More information can be found in the [[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/pdfs/uksi_20160765_en.pdf|Air Navigation Order]]. | ||
- | {{:general:20160825met_researchballoonreleaseapplication.doc|}} for Air Navigation Order 2016. The current address is AROps@caa.co.uk. To fill in the form you will need the grid reference of the launch site, which you can get from [[http://www.gridreferencefinder.com/|here]]. | + | The permit application process is now an on-line form: [[https://apply.caa.co.uk/CAAPortal/terms-and-conditions.htm?formCode=BAL|CAA Permit Request]] |
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+ | To fill in the form you will need the latitude & longitude of the launch site, which you can get from [[http://maps.google.com/|Google Maps]]. For content queries contact [[mailto:AROps@caa.co.uk|AROps]]. | ||
==== AIRSPACE CHARTS ===== | ==== AIRSPACE CHARTS ===== | ||
Hopefully these should enable you to ascertain the best areas to consider launching from when you apply for a NOTAM | Hopefully these should enable you to ascertain the best areas to consider launching from when you apply for a NOTAM |