Questions tagged [balloon]
A lighter-than-air aircraft without its own means of propulsion, typically filled with helium, hydrogen, or hot air.
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What other times has a Chinese high-altitude balloon entered US airspace?
In an AP news article there's a quote from a politician stating:
“This is not the first time a Chinese balloon has entered American
airspace over sensitive national security areas,” Daines said in a
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14 CFR Part 101 -- Moored Balloons, Kites
I am hoping someone can hep me interpret the Regulations regarding moored balloons. I want to fly a 5-1/2 ft lighted helium balloon at night at 500 feet AGL.
I have made exhaustive searches online, ...
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How much thrust can a balloon generate with wings?
I have heard that some balloons have been made with wings, angled such that they generate some forward thrust during the ascent. Balloons can also theoretically generate thrust with wings during a ...
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What lights to use for a high-altitude weather balloon?
I am designing a high-altitude weather balloon for a college project. The balloon may fly at night, which means that, per FAA regulations, I need a light that is visible for 5 miles.
Does anyone ...
