FAA conspicuity markers flown

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FAA conspicuity markers flown

Testing FAA conspicuity markers at the TX AWE Encampment. Alternating red/orange and white drogues under a pilot kite. The custom Gomberg drogues were modified to reduce drag (and make a second set) by cutting about 12" off the end of the cones. Further testing will determine to what distance these scale markers are visible.

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- FAA regulations on conspicuity
- Open: "certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator" for any operation that is anticipated to go beyond the regulations.
- FAR PART 101 - MOORED BALLOONS, KITES, UNMANNED ROCKETS AND UNMANNED FREE BALLOONS
- derelict
- §101.11   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 §101.19 and with additional limitations imposed by the using or controlling agency, as appropriate.
  
  §101.13   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.
- And:
  Subject: Facility Operation and Administration
  Includes: Errata effective 2/9/12, Change 1 effective 7/26/12, Change 2 effective 3/7/13, and Change 3 effective 8/22/13
  Section 5. Moored Balloons, Kites, Unmanned Rockets, and Unmanned Free Balloons/Objects
  18-5-1. MOORED BALLOONS, KITES, UNMANNED ROCKETS, AND UNMANNED FREE BALLOONS/OBJECTS

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§101.11 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 §101.19 and with additional limitations imposed by the using or controlling agency, as appropriate.