Helium balloons - do you need permission to release?
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Helium balloons - do you need permission to release?
Might seem a silly question but...
If you want to release a large quantity of helium balloons (as part of a sports' day, for example), do you have to apply for permission or advise NATS or military controllers?
Would welcome any views or advice.
If you want to release a large quantity of helium balloons (as part of a sports' day, for example), do you have to apply for permission or advise NATS or military controllers?
Would welcome any views or advice.
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If it was NOTAMed you would get every evil sod in the area turning up to chop them up.
It's quite common in some parts to have balloon popping comps.
Loads of ballons are released and its a free for all planes in a circuit trying to catch them.
Very similar to the bog roll out the window at 10000ft game.
MJ
It's quite common in some parts to have balloon popping comps.
Loads of ballons are released and its a free for all planes in a circuit trying to catch them.
Very similar to the bog roll out the window at 10000ft game.
MJ
