FAA Regulation

0.55 pounds or less.  0.75 pounds or less. 0.65 pounds or less.

The owner of the aircraft. The operator of the aircraft. The manufacturer of the aircraft.

Every 8 months. Every 12 months. Every 24 months. 

The FAA Inspector-in-Charge. The lead visual observer. The Remote Pilot in Command.

Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.  Activate the aircraft’s navigation lights. Notify the nearest FAA Air Traffic facility.

Remote Pilot in Command. Commercial Balloon pilot. Designated Pilot Examiner.

The National Transportation Safety Board. Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration.  Air Traffic Control.

Only when visual observers participate in the operation. Alone, if operating during daylight hours. Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC.  

The aircraft’s Document of Compliance The manufacturer’s Means of Compliance. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration. 

Person manipulating the controls.  Visual observer. Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).