APPENDIX A
TO THE EXEMPTION FROM PARAGRAPH 605.20(b) OF
THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS

CARs Standard 621.19, Chapter 9 – Marking and Lighting of Moored Balloons and Kites

9.1 – Application

This chapter applies to the marking and lighting of any moored balloon 1.8 m (6 feet) in diameter or 3 cubic metres (115 cubic feet) of gas capacity and of any kite weighing more than 2.27 kg (5 lbs.) that are operated at heights greater than 90 m (300 feet) AGL. In exceptional circumstances, as determined by an Aeronautical Evaluation, this Chapter also applies to balloon and kite operations below 90 m (300 feet) AGL.

9.2 – Marking Requirements

During daytime, streamers or similar type markers should be attached to mooring lines of balloons and kites to warn airmen of their presence, that are:

1. displayed at not more than 15 m (50 feet) intervals along the mooring lines beginning at 45 m (150 feet) above the surface of the earth and visible from at least 1.6 km (1 mile);
2. rectangular in shape, 150 mm (6 inches) wide and 3 m (10 feet) in length; and
3. of the following colour patterns:
   
   1. (i) solid orange; or
   2. alternating orange and white, each colour having triangular shape that combines with the other colour to form a rectangle.

9.3 – Lighting Requirements

At night, moored balloons and kites should be equipped with the following lighting devices to warn pilots of their presence:

1. for operations below 150 m (500 feet) AGL, red or white flashing lights of 32.5 candela on moored balloons and on the mooring lines of both balloons and kites, or floodlighting as specified in Chapter 4, paragraph 4.2.3;
2. for operations above 150 m (500 feet) AGL, white flashes of 500 effective candela or steady burning white lights of equivalent intensity, on moored balloons and on the mooring lines of both balloons and kites;
3. flashing red and white lights, as determined under paragraphs (a) and (b) above, on the top, nose section, tail section, and on the mooring line/tether cable approximately 5 m (15 feet) below the balloon or kite, so as to define its shape and size, with additional lights equally spaced along the mooring cable’s overall length for each 107 m (350 feet), or fraction thereof, commencing at 90 m (300 feet) AGL; and
4. have an on and off setting of 300 and 600 lux respectively of Northern sky illuminance.