9-6-2. DERELICT BALLOONS
Balloons become derelict when a moored balloon slips its mooring and becomes a hazard to air navigation or when an
unmanned free balloon flight cannot be terminated as planned. When this occurs:
- In the case of a moored balloon which has slipped its moorings, issue traffic advisories.
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In the case of an unmanned free balloon, flight follow the balloon and, to the extent possible, provide aircraft
under your control separation from the balloon.
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Forward balloon position information received from pilot reports or derived from radar returns to your supervisor
for further dissemination.
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If radar contact with the balloon is lost, broadcast an advisory to all aircraft operating in the airspace
affected by the derelict balloon at 10-minute intervals continuing until the derelict balloon is no longer a
factor.
- PHRASEOLOGY
- ADVISORY TO ALL AIRCRAFT.
- DERELICT BALLOON REPORTED IN THE VICINITY OF (location),
- or
- ESTIMATED IN VICINITY OF (location),
- or
- REPORTED OVER (location),
- or
- RADAR REPORTED OVER (location).
- LAST REPORTED ALTITUDE/FLIGHT LEVEL AT (altitude/flight level as reported by operator or pilot report),
- or
- ALTITUDE/FLIGHT LEVEL UNKNOWN.
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Transfer flight following responsibility as outlined in paragraph 9-6-1, Application, subparagraph e.
- REFERENCE
- FAA Order JO 7210.3, Para 19-5-2, Derelict Balloons/Objects.