AAIB investigation to amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS
Safety Recommendation: 2024-008
Safety Recommendation Text
It is recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority publish guidance on the design, testing and inspection of amateur-built balloons to reduce the risk of accidents due to unsafe conditions such as parachute stall.
CAA latest update
The CAA accepts this recommendation and will publish guidance to mitigate the risk of accidents caused by unsafe conditions arising from the design, testing, and inspection of amateur-built balloons. The CAA will liaise with the British Balloon and Airship Club (BBAC) in producing this guidance.
Next update due
28 Feb 2025
Safety Recommendation: 2024-012
Safety Recommendation Text
It is recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority publish guidance for the safe oversight of competition balloon flying in the UK, to ensure the risks associated with the activity are appropriately understood by competitors and managed by competition organisers.
CAA latest update
The CAA accepts this recommendation and will publish safety guidance for balloon events to ensure the risks associated with competition balloon flying are understood by competitors and managed by competition organisers. The CAA will liaise with the British Balloon and Airship Club (BBAC) in producing this safety guidance.
Next update due
28 Feb 2025
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