Appeal over sky lanterns on Chinese New Year According to the internet media,its all about the latest news and updates,internet media provided real hot topic information,that news latest updates is,WARNINGS have been issued over the potential threat Chinese lanterns can cause to aircraft and animals.It comes as the Chinese New Year is set to be celebrated, starting today.Chinese lanterns have been traditionally used for nearly 2,000 years.
The lanterns are generally made from paper, supported by a frame that incorporates a holder at the base for a solid fuel heat source.
They can often lift to a height of over 1,200ft and fly for up to 20 minutes and once the fuel cell has expired the lanterns float back to earth.
They can potentially cause harm to cattle, pose a fire risk and can be confused with distress flares.
And people living under the flight paths of airports are being urged not to use the lanterns as they could bring down a plane due to how unguided and wind dependent they are.
Over 60 lantern remnants were found on Manchester Airport runway over the course of the festive season.
The lanterns can cause a safety risk to aircraft if the lanterns get sucked into the aircraft’s engine.
Some European countries, including Austria and Germany, have already banned the lanterns but there are currently no restrictions in force in Britain.
Cumbria County Council says there are some poor quality lanterns on sale which lack sufficient safety and operating instructions and there is a growing demand by some in the UK for a ban on the sale and use of these lanterns.
