(1) For these Regulations, subject to subregulation (2), the airworthiness standards for a manned free balloon are as follows:
(a) the airworthiness standards set out in Part 31 of the FARs, as in force from time to time, with the changes provided under this Part;
(b) the airworthiness standards set out in EASA CS - 31HB, as in force from time to time, with the changes provided under this Part;
(c) the airworthiness standards set out in EASA CS - 31GB, as in force from time to time, with the changes provided under this Part.
(2) A manned free balloon meets the airworthiness standards for these Regulations if the balloon meets:
(a) the standards mentioned in paragraph (1)(a); or
(b) the standards mentioned in paragraph (1)(b); or
(c) the standards mentioned in paragraph (1)(c).