Hot air Balloons
Melbourne this morning about 5.30 am I was watching 2 balloons slowly drifting westwards. Guesstimated position around Caulfield way. The winds were very light and fickle, I'm guessing they were attempting to make the beach somewhere near Elsternwick but were drifting backwards and forwards.
My questions;
1. Are they allowed to operate IFR? One of them was definitely enveloped by low level cloud from the East.
2. Are they in contact with ATC? and
3. Do they carry a transponder?
Just curious
Thanks,
Octane