Re: [amsat-bb] High Altitude Balloon Flights in the UK

[Jonathan Naylor <jonathan.naylor@xxxxxxxxx>]

Wow, two replies in one evening.

Hello Richard

On Wednesday 24 July 2002 20:16, you wrote:
> ... I have recently been more and more
> intrigued by various high altitude balloon experiments/missions
> taking place in the world of amateur radio.
>
>  I have been contemplating the possibility of undertaking such a
> project, but thought I'd see if anyone was planning/doing anything
> similar to those seen in the US over here in EU/UK?  I know there are
> some licence condition issues to be considered, and it may well end
> up being the case that NOV's aren't issued for such a flight - but
> non the less I'm intent on exploring the possibilities!
>
>  Anyone care to comment?

>From what I remember all attempts at getting clearance in the UK have 
failed. I don't know wether its the MOD or CAA, but someone always 
objects.

Your best bet is to contact the amateurs in Holland who do such flights 
and maybe work with them. I believe their balloons are workable from 
the UK from reasonable locations in the southern half of England.

>  Regards,
>
>  Richard
>  M0EXE

Jonathan  HB9DRD/G4KLX
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