GM1 BOP.BAS.185(a)

• ED Decision 2018/004/R found in: Balloon Rule Book - Part-BOP Part-BFCL Part-ML CS-31GB CS-31HB CS-31TGB (Sep 2020)

GM1 BOP.BAS.185(a);(b) Operational limitations at night ED Decision 2018/004/R AVOIDANCE OF NIGHT LANDING (a)     The intent of the rule is to ensure that when the balloon takes off during night, sufficient fuel is on board for landing under VFR by day. (b)     The risk of collision with overhead lines or other obstacles is considerable and cannot be overstated. The risk is considerably increased during night flights, in conditions of failing light and visibility, when there is increasing pressure to land. A number of incidents have occurred in the late evening in such conditions, and may have been avoided had an earlier landing been planned.