S.L. 499.9 Art. 68Balloons, kites and airships.

(1) Within Malta -

(a) a captive balloon or kite shall not be flown at a height of more than sixty metres above the ground level or within sixty metres of any vessel, vehicle or structure;

(b) a captive balloon shall not be flown within five kilometres of an aerodrome;

(c) a balloon exceeding two metres in any linear dimension at any stage of its flight, including any basket or other equipment attached to the balloon. shall not be flown in controlled airspace;

(d) a kite shall not be flown within five kilometres of an aerodrome;

(e) an airship shall not be moored;

(f) a parascending parachute shall not be launched by towing to a height of more than sixty metres above the surface, without the permission in writing of the Director General and in accordance with any conditions subject to which that permission may be granted.

(2) A captive balloon when in flight shall be securely moored, and shall not be left unattended unless it is fitted with a device which ensures its automatic deflation if it breaks free of its moorings.