Frequently asked questions

Oh, yeah, yeah. In this case the person responsible for conducting the training and verification must be in possession of the in-flight instructor (FI) and flight examiner (FE) certificate.

The experience indicated in the GM1 BOP.ADD.040 is not required by performing the functions of one of the posts defined in BOP.ADD.040, in this case, experience refers to experience in balloon operations.

Paragraph (c) of the GM1 BOP.ADD.040(c) guide material states that the Operations Officer should have or have had the balloon pilot licence, so it is not strictly necessary for the person performing the duties of Flight Operations Officer to have a valid license.

According to BOP.ADD.510(b) SOPs may be part of the operations manual or may be listed as a separate document.

In accordance with paragraph (g) of the AMC1 BOP.ADD.200, where information from other sources is used in the operations manual, the operator may either transcribe it or refer to the specific section from which the information is extracted.

No. Neither the manual nor its amendments are approved by the State Aviation Safety Agency. It is the responsibility of the operator, as indicated in BOP.ADD.200, to develop the operations manual, as well as the control of its editing or revision status.

No. In order to conduct commercial operations the operator must submit only the declaration of compliance.

• The mandatory services and equipment are detailed in Article 21 of Royal Decree 1919/2009 and require:
  • communication system (radio or telephone) between the demonstration director or the aeronautical emergency coordinator and the control, ambulance, firefighting and police services
  • PA team to disseminate messages or instructions to the public
  • detailed map of the location of emergency services present during the demonstration, access and exit routes for emergency units and emergency exits for public evacuation
• Depending on the location:
  • Where the air demonstration takes place at an airport or other type of aerodrome open to air traffic, the emergency plan approved by that aerodrome in accordance with the applicable regulations may be used, unless the size of the aircraft involved in the demonstration requires greater availability of means of protection in the event of an accident or serious incident.
  • Where, by way of exception, the aerial demonstration takes place in installations which are not authorised as aerodromes, even if the aircraft do not land or take off at the demonstration site, the aeronautical emergency services shall include at least
    • Health services at the demonstration site with at least one ambulance and one doctor, and equipped with equipment for first aid and suitably qualified personnel
    • Fire-fighting equipment with at least one suitable intervention vehicle, fitted with appropriate fire extinguishing agents in accordance with Royal Decree 862/2009 of 14 May 2009
  • When operations are carried out over the sea or swamp areas, the aeronautical emergency services shall have life-saving equipment on boats or other vehicles such as helicopters and amphibious or hovercraft vehicles, which can quickly take action and arrive within a minimum of time.

Oh, yeah, yeah. The content of the Operational Instructions for Participants (IOP) is detailed in Annex I to Royal Decree 1919/2009.

No. Royal Decree 1919/2009 provides for periodic aerial demonstrations so that they can be authorised with a single declaration of conformity. The specific conditions for this type of demonstration can be found in Article 27.