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This guide provides essential information on the Display Authorization (DA) required for pilots flying at public displays in the UK. All pilots must hold a valid DA specific to their aircraft type, which is renewable every 13 months. The guide outlines crucial safety measures, including minimum display line distances, weather minima, and the importance of comprehensive briefings and debriefings. It also discusses the role of Display Evaluators (DAEs) and the Flying Control Committee in ensuring safe flying operations. Adherence to these regulations minimizes risks and promotes aviation safety at air displays.
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UK Air Display Practical Experience Dave Evans UK Civil Aviation Authority Flight Ops Inspectorate (GA)
DISPLAY AUTHORISATION (DA) • All pilots must hold a valid DA if flying at a public display. • Is specific to types. And aerobatics, formation etc. • Renewable every 13 months • Must be kept current (3 flights in 90 days, one on type) to display • Can be revoked or suspended by CAA
DISPLAY AUTHORISATION (DA) • Planned display sequence should be relevant to type. • Insurance may limit what you can do.. • Start at the bottom and work up… • No show-offs – display the aircraft, not the pilot! • Never fly an unpractised manoeuvre
DA EVALUATORS (DAEs) • 60 at present, covering all types. • Nominated by CAA or industry. • Very experienced on types. • Work for CAA on an unpaid basis. • Only recommend – CAA issues DA. • CAA Staff can cover anything.
DISPLAY APPLICATION • Site/Airfield: Is it suitable? • FDD/Organiser: Are they suitable? • Pilots: Qualified and have DA? • FCC/Safety Committee: Required? • Complies with CAP403 requirements? • Police/Fire/Medical informed
Crowd / display line Distances Height Minima Weather Minima No overflight of crowd (Exceptions) Good Briefing, verbal & written No passengers Good crowd enclosures Only practiced displays. Effective PA system Debrief CAP 403 RULES
No overflight of crowd…… A verbal briefing
FLYING CONTROL COMMITTEE • Recommended for all displays • Must have for displays over 7 items. • Ideally comprises experienced display pilots on types being flown. • Must have the power to stop display. • Should have an ‘all round view’
Display Discipline… • Pilots do sometimes fly lower than they should. Deliberate, or a misjudgement? • Slight height errors are acceptable. • But overall, is the display being flown safely? • Any doubts – stop the display - ask questions afterwards.
ACCIDENTS • Do happen……. • There is a risk…… • Rules & requirements mitigate the risk….. • Third party safety is paramount. • An open & honest reporting culture exists • A degree of self-regulation also exists. • We learn from any accident.
CAA MONITORING • Requirement to inspect Air Displays • At least 10% (20 events/year) • Good working relationship with industry. • We are credible - we know what happens! • We regulate with a soft touch….. • But ‘a hard fist’ when required! • DAs are sometimes revoked.
CROWD OVERFLIGHT • ORIGINALLY PROPOSED BY RAF RED ARROWS • 2 UK TEAMS AUTHORISED • STRICT CONDITIONS ATTACHED • SAFETY CASE SUBMITTED • CAN BE REFUSED BY FDD
CONCLUSIONS • Proven over a number of years. • Robust UK system of rules and regulatory oversight. • Accidents do happen. • No 3rd parties killed since 1952.
