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BOP.BAS.185 Operational limitations at night

Regulation (EU) 2018/395

(a)     Hot-air balloons:

(1)     shall not land during night, except in emergency situations; and

(2)     may take off during night, provided that sufficient fuel or ballast is carried for a landing during day.

(b)     Gas balloons and mixed balloons:

(1)     shall not land during night, except in emergency situations or as a precautionary landing; and

(2)     may take off during night, provided that sufficient fuel or ballast is carried for a landing during day.

(c)      Hot-air airships shall be operated in accordance with their approved VFR night operating limitations and information.