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A lighter-than-air aircraft without its own means of propulsion, typically filled with helium, hydrogen, or hot air.
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Danger for hot air balloon if someone jumps out
This is why skydivers should normally only be allowed to exit when the balloon has zero vertical speed, or is in a descent. Likewise for hang glider drops. … The "parachute" or "parachute valve" can be seen on a diagram on this web page: https://hotairflight.com/blog/parts-of-a-hot-air-balloon? …
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How does one launch unmanned high-altitude balloons without posing a safety risk to aviation?
In the US, FAR 101 governs free balloon operations. Note the requirement to notify ATC before launching. … One odd "loophole"-- it's arguably permissible to operate an unmanned free balloon in the surface-level Class E "extensions" (E3/E3a/E4 airspaces) that are adjoined to the inner core airspace areas of …
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Does the FAA construe FAR 91.225 to prohibit aircraft w/o electrical systems w/o ADS-B-out f...
The content in this FAA link indicates that the answer to both of our questions is "no":
Under the rule, ADS-B Out performance will be required to operate in:
Class A, B, and C airspace.
Class E air …
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Why does the FAA mandate a temperature indicator for all manned balloons?
If the temperature is increased
significantly, the balloon seeks a much higher altitude and/or climbs
faster. If the balloon is allowed to cool or hot air is vented, the
balloon descends. … See the FAA's Balloon Flying Handbook for more. …
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Identify a balloon accident in the 90s or 2000s
P 15 of this link describes an incident on July 20 1990 where an unmanned scientific balloon project accidentally experienced a freefall of the payload from 120,000'. …
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