RC aircraft to 100,000 feet

I wonder if there was any coordination with ATC.
 
Palmpilot said:
I wonder if there was any coordination with ATC.
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Doubt it. You don't need to coordinate weather balloon launches as long as the payload is small enough. On the way down, it's just part of the payload...so as long as he's within the limits of Part 101, he's fine. I forget what section of 101 it is, though.
 
That is cool. Some of you guys probably want the gov't to put transponders on birds.*sigh*
 
jpower said:
Doubt it. You don't need to coordinate weather balloon launches as long as the payload is small enough. On the way down, it's just part of the payload...so as long as he's within the limits of Part 101, he's fine. I forget what section of 101 it is, though.
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If you watch the natural light beer can one, they say they got permission from the FAA, dunno what that means.
 
Wonder where it was launched from and where it came down. I'm guessing there would have been some significant winds aloft during its ascent. That and while I am too tired to try and figure out how far it could glide from a given point starting at 100,000 ft, I'm guessing that number is also not insignificant. Maybe the voice over said, as I watched it muted, but that would be impressive if they landed it anywhere within driving distance from the launch site. Cool video!
 
35 AoA said:
Wonder where it was launched from and where it came down. I'm guessing there would have been some significant winds aloft during its ascent. That and while I am too tired to try and figure out how far it could glide from a given point starting at 100,000 ft, I'm guessing that number is also not insignificant. Maybe the voice over said, as I watched it muted, but that would be impressive if they landed it anywhere within driving distance from the launch site. Cool video!
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I think he said 60 miles
 
bartmc said:
If you watch the natural light beer can one, they say they got permission from the FAA, dunno what that means.
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When you "get permission," it's basically just letting the FAA know you're going to be launching something and they NOTAM it.

In terms of when this is necessary, 101.1 discusses the applicability of the regulations that follow it, which say that you have to "get permission." So basically, as long as you don't meet any of the following criteria, you don't have to worry about letting anyone know.

(4) Except as provided for in § 101.7, any unmanned free balloon that—
(i) Carries a payload package that weighs more than four pounds and has a weight/size ratio of more than three ounces per square inch on any surface of the package, determined by dividing the total weight in ounces of the payload package by the area in square inches of its smallest surface;
(ii) Carries a payload package that weighs more than six pounds;
(iii) Carries a payload, of two or more packages, that weighs more than 12 pounds; or
(iv) Uses a rope or other device for suspension of the payload that requires an impact force of more than 50 pounds to separate the suspended payload from the balloon.
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ClimbnSink said:
Coordination with ATC, same thing, Oh noz something flew without permission.
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I suppose a case could be made for doing away with class A airspace rules, but what do you think about people who fly in IMC in controlled airspace without a clearance?
 
The National Weather Service launches over 75,000 weather balloons a year. And I bet they come in at just under the specs that require FAA notification.
 
Palmpilot said:
I suppose a case could be made for doing away with class A airspace rules, but what do you think about people who fly in IMC in controlled airspace without a clearance?
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IMC in controlled airspace is the one place where clearances and electronic doodads should be required. What irks me is pilots wanting the same level of control/overlord provided seperation out in the sunny skies.
 
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