1 Taking off and landing on public roads and ski pistes are prohibited.
2 When flying, pilots must maintain an adequate distance from or avoid groups of people in the open air, buildings, public roads, ski pistes, public transport infrastructure such as railway lines, cableways and ski lifts, overhead electrical cables and other cables.
3 Flights over national and customs borders are permitted provided no goods are being carried; the pilot must carry the documents required to cross the border. Foreign legal provisions are reserved.
4 Flying hang gliders on public waters is subject to the federal legislation on the inland navigation and the relevant cantonal regulations.
5 The towing of hang gliders using winches, vehicles or ships to an altitude exceeding 150 m above the ground is subject to authorisation from FOCA.
6 In addition, the regulations applicable to gliders in Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and the DETEC Ordinance of 20 May 201522 on Traffic Regulations for Aircraft apply, with the exception of the regulations on minimum altitude.23