Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 94 : Operation of Non-Type Certificated Aircraft

Subpart 6 : Flight Operations

94.06.4 Operation of manned free balloons

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(1)Notwithstanding the provisions of Subpart 4 of Part 91, a person may operate a non-type certificated manned free balloon if the balloon has been equipped with—
(a)a map which covers the complete route of the proposed flight;
(b)an approved sensitive altimeter;
(c)a rate-of-climb indicator;
(d)a fire extinguisher;
(e)gloves;
(f)a handling line;
(g)in the case of a hot-air balloon:
(i)two alternate methods of ignition;
(ii)a fuel quantity gauge;
(iii)envelope temperature indicator; and
(h)in the case of flight over water, one lifejacket or individual flotation device for each

person on board, stored in a position easily accessible for such persons, or alternatively worn by such persons.