Conditions: captive balloons

The conditions normally attached to a permission given in respect of a captive balloon which is to be moored to a stationary object on the ground or water include the following – (a) the flying ground from which the balloon is flown shall be such that in every direction from the winch to which the cable of the balloon is attached there is a distance free from obstruction of at least 100 yards or such less distance as the Governor may specify in the case of a balloon other than a spherical (b) the balloon shall not be left unattended either by day or night unless it has been hauled down, and either has been “bagged” down or has had its ripping panel made fast to the ground; (c) the balloon shall be securely and adequately moored and the mooring cable, and winch, if any, shall be approved.