"Paul Remde" wrote:
This was a crazy idea I had that my son thought would be a lot of fun.
The question is whether or not it is legal or advisable.

As to legality: check out part 101 of the FAA regs, first to 101.1 to see
if the balloon size and ops are such that 101 covers them, then on to
101.31 through 101.39 to see what would be required.