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Section 101.11

Section 101.22

Applicability.

This subpart applies to the operation
of moored balloons and kites. However,
a person operating a moored balloon or
kite within a restricted area must comply only with Section 101.19 and with additional limitations imposed by the using
or controlling agency, as appropriate.
Section 101.13

(Sec. 6(c), Department of Transportation Act
(49 U.S.C. 1655(c)))

Operating limitations.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section, no person may operate a moored balloon or kite - 
(1) Less than 500 feet from the base of
any cloud;
(2) More than 500 feet above the surface of the earth;
(3) From an area where the ground
visibility is less than three miles; or
(4) Within five miles of the boundary
of any airport.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this section does
not apply to the operation of a balloon
or kite below the top of any structure
and within 250 feet of it, if that shielded operation does not obscure any
lighting on the structure.
Section 101.15

Notice requirements.

No person may operate an unshielded
moored balloon or kite more than 150
feet above the surface of the earth unless, at least 24 hours before beginning
the operation, he gives the following
information to the FAA ATC facility
that is nearest to the place of intended
operation:
(a) The names and addresses of the
owners and operators.
(b) The size of the balloon or the size
and weight of the kite.
(c) The location of the operation.
(d) The height above the surface of
the earth at which the balloon or kite
is to be operated.
(e) The date, time, and duration of
the operation.
Section 101.17 Lighting and marking requirements.

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(b) No person may operate a moored
balloon or kite between sunrise and
sunset unless its mooring lines have
colored pennants or streamers attached
at not more than 50 foot intervals beginning at 150 feet above the surface of
the earth and visible for at least one
mile.

(a) No person may operate a moored
balloon or kite, between sunset and
sunrise unless the balloon or kite, and
its mooring lines, are lighted so as to
give a visual warning equal to that required for obstructions to air navigation in the FAA publication  - Obstruction Marking and Lighting - .

[Doc. No. 1580, 28 FR 6722, June 29, 1963, as
amended by Amdt. 101-4, 39 FR 22252, June
21, 1974]

Section 101.19 Rapid deflation device.
No person may operate a moored balloon unless it has a device that will
automatically and rapidly deflate the
balloon if it escapes from its moorings.
If the device does not function properly, the operator shall immediately
notify the nearest ATC facility of the
location and time of the escape and the
estimated flight path of the balloon.

Subpart C -  Amateur Rockets
Section 101.21 Applicability.
(a) This subpart applies to operating
unmanned rockets. However, a person
operating an unmanned rocket within
a restricted area must comply with
Section 101.25(b)(7)(ii) and with any additional
limitations imposed by the using or
controlling agency.
(b) A person operating an unmanned
rocket other than an amateur rocket
as defined in Section 1.1 of this chapter must
comply with 14 CFR Chapter III.
[Doc. No. FAA-2007-27390, 73 FR 73781, Dec. 4,
2008]

Section 101.22 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to
this subpart:
(a) Class 1 - Model Rocket means an
amateur rocket that:
(1) Uses no more than 125 grams (4.4
ounces) of propellant;
(2) Uses a slow-burning propellant;
(3) Is made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic;
(4) Contains no substantial metal
parts; and
(5) Weighs no more than 1,500 grams
(53 ounces), including the propellant.
(b) Class 2 - High-Power Rocket means
an amateur rocket other than a model

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