Exemption from Qualification Requirements for Captive Balloon Pilots
Verified from official sourcesArrêté du 18 mai 2018, article 3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you only operate captive balloons, you do not need to hold the theoretical or practical certificates required by paragraph (b).
Requirement as structured
Remote pilots of captive balloons are exempt from the qualification requirements of paragraph (b).
Original regulatory text
Les télépilotes d'aérostats captifs ne sont pas soumis aux dispositions du b du présent article.
Applies when
- country
- France
- scenarios
- S-1, S-2, S-3
- aircraft type
- captive_balloon
- regulatory category
- Specific