ENR 5.5 — Aerial Sporting and Recreational Activities
1. GENERAL
No designated areas for aerial sporting or recreational activities (parachuting, hang gliding, microlight operations, model aircraft flying, etc.) are currently published within the Damascus FIR.
| Name and Lateral Limits | Upper Limit / LowerLimit | Type of Restriction / Hazard | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
2. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACTIVATION
Temporary events are notified by NOTAM.
3. Regulated Aerial Activities
| Activity | Status | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Parachute Jumping | GACA approval required | NOTAM issued; designated drop zones |
| Gliding | GACA approval required | Designated areas; avoid airways and CTR |
| Hang Gliding / Paragliding | GACA approval required | Below 1000 ft AGL in designated areas |
| Aeromodelling | Restricted | Below 400 ft AGL; 5 km from aerodromes |
| Unmanned Free Balloons | GACA approval required | Per ICAO Annex 2, Appendix 4 |
All aerial sporting activities require prior authorization from GACA. Active areas are promulgated by NOTAM.