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MEMORANDUM By � _ �
TO: The Honorable City Council L�
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development
DATE: April 7, 1992 (CC Meeting of 4-15-92)
SUBJECT: REPORT BACK PERTAINING TO HOT AIR BALLOON COMPLAINTS
Background
The City has received recent complaints from City residents
regarding hot air balloons that allegedly fly too low over homes in
the Peach Hill area on Sunday mornings, generally between 6:30 and
7 :00 a.m. In 1984, the City considered an ordinance on this
subject, but this was not pursued since the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) was found to have regulatory authority.
On April 6 and 7, 1992, staff contacted the County of Ventura
Resource Management Agency; the Cities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo,
Simi Valley, Ojai, and Fillmore; and the Ventura County Sheriff 's
Department regarding their procedures for hot air balloon
complaints . All of these agencies refer complaints regarding hot
air balloons directly to the FAA.
On April 6 and 7, staff also contacted the FAA's California
Regional office and spoke with Flight Standard Inspectors Fred
O'Donnel and Tom Hennessee. Staff was advised that Federal law
stipulates that only the FAA is responsible for the management of
all airspace; therefore, no other entity may legally regulate hot
air balloon takeoffs, landings, or fly-overs . There are, however,
rules and restrictions that the FAA says a balloonist must comply
with (see attachment) .
Staff was also advised by FAA staff as to how hot air balloon
complaints are processed. This process is summarized below:
The office to which complaints are to be specifically directed
is the Nuisance and Complaints Division in Washington D.C. ,
and the Phone Number is 1-800-322-7873 . The caller must be
prepared to give relevant information such as date(s) ,
time(s) , identifying balloon markings, etc. It is requested
that, if at all possible, the reporting party take pictures of
the balloons when the offence is committed.
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PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E.WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M.PEREZ ROY E.TALLEY JR.
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
Printed On Recycled Paper
The Honorable City Council
April 7, 1992
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After a complaint is registered, it is referred to the FAA
local regional division in the area where the problem is
occurring. The regional office will then contact the person
registering the complaint within 10 working days from the
initial call.
After the local regional office contacts the reporting party,
a request is made that all pictures, statements describing the
offence, and any and all other relevant evidence be submitted
to the FAA. Once the requested information is received, an
investigation will be conducted to determine if a violation
has occurred.
If the FAA determines that a violation has not occurred, the
reporting party is advised and the case is closed. If it is
determined that a violation has occurred, the investigation
will continue until the responsible parties are identified and
charged with the appropriate violations . Dispositions may
include civil or criminal penalties, depending upon the
particular laws violated.
Recommendation
Receive and file the report.
Attachment: FAA Hot Air Balloon Regulations
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Section 2 Balloons
1. GENERAL. Many balloonists have found it (6) The plot should never wait until low on pro-
attractive to use balloons for publicity purposes, pane before attempting to land.
such as in the opening of new facilities or promo-
tions for businesses. Balloons are a class of the C. Lararcring Near Congested Areas. FAR §
lighter-than-air category of aircraft, and, as such, 91119(a) (91.79} applies to balloon operations.
they must be operated and maintained under FAR However,when properly planned, a hot air balloon
Parts 91 and 43,respectively. Additionally,balloon can be safely launched from a relatively small area.
pilots must be certificated under FAR Part 61. The One such demonstration was conducted from a
provisions of FAR § 135.1(b)'(5) do not apply to football field. The area consisted of bleachers on
balloon sightseeing flights. • three Sides and a 10- to 12-foot fence on the
fourth. It was anticipated that the launch would be
A. Public Acceptance. Balloonists generally enjoy a • conducted toward the fence,but at launch time the
remarkable degree of public acceptance; however, winds were not favorable and a launch over the
FAA has received complaints from ranchers and bleachers was necessary. By using a quick
farmers and homeowners in some suburban areas. release tie-off,the balloon was held at the launch
�n While modem hot air balloon burners are more point until it had sufficient heat to be launched'hot"
powerful and have a much lower decibel level,they and could climb immediately to clear obstacles.
still can create noise problems for livestock,poultry,
and other noise-sensitive activities. Balloonists are •CRED BALLOONS. FAR Part 101 applies
generally very sensitive to these areas and avoid to =• •-Voris and clearly does not .•:• •
them whenever possible. balloon ope . •ns where persons ar= r 'ed.
B. Safety Considerations. In the hands of a qualfled A. tntdon. A moo , • . •.n is a balloon which
balloonist, the hot air balloon is a safe means of is secured to the - •h y '-venal mooring nes
flight. The following is a list of safety rules that and which .- =s no people. e mooring Ines
should be observed in balloon operations: preve.. • e balloon from swinging he wind and
- -• it in a stationary position. (Figure . 2)
(1) Balloon irritation should not be attempted in
winds in excess of 10-15 knots. This could be very - FAR Part WI.
dangerous to .
ng persons or property, i.e., it could _
result in burning holes in the skirt or throat. (1) There are no airworthiness sta •: ds for
moor;• balloons operated under FAR -art 101
(2) A launch site /should be selected that is because .mage of persons aloft was •t intended_
compatible with the winds. if there are trees or
obstructions downwind, the pilot should assure (2) Subp. • B, Moored Balloons • Kites, was
there is adequate distance to permit the balloon to .not Intended • apply to hot air :-r gas balloons
climb above them. The pilot should not attempt to (aircraft) which :re occupied by •••pie and oper
take off close to or directly upwind of high tension ated under FAR -art 91.
tines.
(3) FAR § 101.1:. requiri • an automatic rapid
(3) Before takeoff, the pilot should assure that deflation device on a •o = balloon,was enacted
the retrieve crew is thoroughly briefed regarding all to protect airspace u--- from an unmanned
• aspects of the flight. balloon which had brok: ' moorings.
(4) The pilot should ensure that forecast and (a) An automatic ••flatfo device is one that
existing weather is suitable for the operations operates independ- ly of a human input. It
anticipated. must be design:. o deflate the nvelope should
the balloon be • - =ngaged from th- mooring and
(5) The pilot should always be alert to the post- must be install.. on all operations co •ucted under
bfllty of getting becalmed (unable to drift because FAR Part 101.
of lack of wind) in an unsafe area. tf groundspeed
slows, the pilot should land before drifting into an (b) FAR § 101.19 does not cover .nned-
unsafe area. balloon operations_
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AERONAUTICS LAW
STATE AERONAUTICS ACT
Public Utilities Code
Cann 1. .CLNERAL PiwVXSIONS AND DEE7NTSTONs
rot. of Part
21001. This part may be cited as the"State Aeronautics Act"
Purpose
• 21002 The purpose of this part is to further and protect the public interest in
aeronautics and aeronautical progress by the following meant
(a) Encouraging the development of private flying and the general we of air
nation.
(b )) Fostering and promoting safety in aeronautics
(c) Effecting uniformity of the laws and regulations rvlaiuhg to aerooautirs
consistent with federal aeronautics laws and regulations
(d) Granting to a state agency powers,and imposing upon ft duties,so that the
state may properly perform its functions relative to aeronautics and effectively
exercise ib Jurisdiction over persons and property,assist in the development of a
statewide system of airports,encourage the flow amftal into aviation
facilities,and cooperate with and assist political ons and others engaged
in aeronautics in the development and encouragement of aeronautics.
(e) Establishing only those regulations which are essential and dearly within
the scope of the authority granted by the Legislature,in order that persons may
engage in every phase of aeronautics with the least possible restriction consistent
• with the safety and the rights of others,
(f) Providing for coupon with the federal authorities in the development
of a national system of civil aviation and for coordination of the aeronautical
• activities of those authorities and the authorities of this state.
(g) Assuringfthatpersonsresidnginthe vicinity ofarpare protected to the
greatest possible extent against is nish:a s by mreazOnable levels of aircraft noir
(h) Fostering and promoting the developmeatofastable and efficient regional ,
• air carrier system to provide access for small and rural communities to e national
• air transportation system consistent with federal policies favoring deregulation.
in• coo with the privatesector,
o i local jurisdictions, federal authorities, and the general airport informational --
programs to increase the understanding of current air transportation issues
including. but not limited to, aviation safety, planning, airport noise. airport
development,and .nrsmagemear, and the role of aviation in the economic
• development of the state,ss as integral part of the state's transportation.system.
• (j) Sponsoringor cosponsoring, withrep tatives of the aerospace and
aviation industry,aviation educational and taformistime(seminars which meet the
needs of pilots and other members of the industry for current information on
• aviation safety.planning.and airport development and auanagement
Definitions;Hied
21003. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general
provisions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this part.
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(d) Arty person taking off or banding a I3ooptor certificated finder'part 29 o1 this
chapter at a heliport oorrebu.'ted over water may make suds momentary fight
as is necessary for takeoff or landing through the prohibited range of the limiting
height-tpeed envelope estab9attvd for that hefiooptor if that Alight through the
prohbted range takes piece over water on which a safe ditching can be
o comp4Chvd and if the hefwopter is amphibious Or iS equipped with floaas or
other emergency flotation gear adequate to a000mpEah a safe emergency
ditching on open water.
91.11 PROHIBITION AGA/NST. INTERFERENCE WITH CREWYFJRBERS
No person may eeaaun.threaten,intimidate,or Intarfore with a crewmember In the
• performance of tie Croinnernbers duties aboard an aircraft being operated. •
,, A,.L 91.13 CARELESS OR RECKLESS OPERATION •
(—f (a) ALrr'af aperaoiaw for Mho pupoae of as navigation.No Person may operate an
aircraft in a Careless or reckless mariner an as to endanger the lie or property
Aircraft cother.
(0) opean aircraft,
otter n for the purpose of sur rnavig a`io No person may
operate an airaatL other than for the purpose of air navigation,on any part of
the surface of an airport used by aircraft for*octmaerce(Including areas used
by those croon for receirin9 or dispersona or cargo).In %trete=or
recldees manner so as to,endanger the M'a or property of another.
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91.1$ DROPPING OBJECTS
No pilot in command of a civil eiccafi may allow any object to be dropped from that
aircraft in!fight that crsrrtoe a hazard to persona or properly.However,this section
does not prohiblt the dropping at any object If reasonable precR+Rione are taken to
avoid injury or damage to persons or property,
91.17 ALCOHOI.OR DRUGS '.
• (a) No person may act Or attempt to as as a ore member of n tiri aircraft—
(1) Within 8 hours after tihs consumption of any alcoholic bovorage;
(2) whde under Cho inl4xnoe of alcohol:
(3) WhrU using any drug that ahem s the person's faatfties in any way
contrary to safety;of
(4) While having.04 peccant by weight or more&d hot in the Mood_
(b) Except in an emergency,no pivot of a civil aircraft may allow a person who
appears to be intoxicated or who demonstrates by manner or physical
indicalione that the indevri dual is under the influence of drugs(except a melk:al
patient tender proper care)to ba carried in that aircraft.
(0) A ore*member VW do the following;
(1) On roquact of a law enforcement officer.submit to a test So indicate the
lege by weight of alcohol in the blood.when--
(r) The law enforcement omcerr is authorized under State or local law
to Conduct the tit or to have the test conducted; and
(H) The law erforcemeri after is n0UeSt +g auhretSki t to the test to
Investigate a suspected violation of State or local law governing the
Cama a moor+ lly simile conduct prohrbded by paragraph
(a)(1).(e)(2),Cr(a)(4)of this section.
{2) .Whenever the Administrator has a reasonable basis to believe that a
person may hero violated paragraph(e)(1),(a)(2), or(a}(4)of this section.
that person shall,upon resume by the Adminiatrmor,furnish the
Adminislratbr.or authorize any cInlo,hospital,doctor.or other person to
release to the Administrator.the results 04 each teat taken within 4 hours
after acting or aItpmp5ng to art tte a aowtnember that indicates
percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood.
'(Not published herein—Ed.)
0 JEPPESEN SANDErWti,ova,taco.ALL WOOS hereervco
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