TABLE OF CONTENTS - Shaw Air Force Base

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
Name
1 ........................................................Getting Started
2 ........................................................Things We Need To Know
3 ........................................................Maintenance Personnel Arrival/Meeting
4 ........................................................Housing
5 ........................................................Transportation
6 ........................................................Operations
7 ........................................................FAA Waiver/NOTAMs
8 ........................................................Air Traffic Control
9 .........................................................Maintenance
10 .........................................................Security
11 .........................................................Public Affairs/Media
12 .........................................................Public Appearances
13 .........................................................Air Force Recruiting
14 .........................................................Music Licensing Rights
15 .........................................................Heritage Flight
Attachments
1 ........................................................Air Show Director Planning and
Response Sheet
2 ........................................................Air Show Information Sheet
3 ........................................................Release of Liability
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CHAPTER 1 – GETTING STARTED
1. PURPOSE
a. Congratulations on receiving an Air Combat Command (ACC) Single-Ship
Demonstration Team and/or United States Air Force (USAF) Heritage Flight to
support your air show. The purpose of this manual is to help ensure your event
is a resounding success. We look forward to working with you in this endeavor.
b. The mission of the single-ship demonstration teams is to recruit and retain
personnel, display USAF airpower to the public and finally act as ambassadors
for the USA. Your assistance is vital for mission accomplishment.
c. Our support for your show is directly related to how effective we are in
accomplishing our mission. Public outreach is central to our mission
accomplishment. We appreciate your diligent efforts in supporting our teams and
their mission accomplishment.
2. OPEN HOUSE/AIR SHOW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
a. Air Show Director – The Air Show Director must read every section of
this support manual and fully understand the contents and requirements. He/she
will also sign the agreement form at Attachment 1 and send it to the appropriate
team, NLT 30 days prior to your event. Lack of a signed form will jeopardize
ACC’s ability to support your event. If you are missing one or two items from the
agreement, please send it anyway. You can call the team later and pass on the
additional information. Compliance with this support manual is mandatory.
Failure to fulfill the requirements outlined in this support manual will
severely limit your chances to receive ACC support in the future and could
cause cancellation of the currently scheduled demonstration.
b. Single-Ship Demonstration Team Project Officer – We recommend
naming one individual as your Single-Ship Demonstration Team Project Officer,
and allowing that person to be the sole source of contact with your Air Show
Coordinator. Experience has shown that having one focal point for funneling
information between the show site and the single-ship demonstration team
reduces the chances of miscommunication. The POC must be in contact with
the team when building the air show schedule and before making changes to it.
(1). The Single-Ship Demonstration Team Project Officer must read
this manual and be acquainted with the respective areas of responsibility. He or
she should be able to discuss all details of your air show and the team’s
operational requirements. Details will include, but are not limited to, your
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schedule of events, FAA waivers, airfield/show site diagrams, housing and
transportation requirements, PR requests, maintenance equipment requirements,
etc.
(2). The Single-Ship Demonstration Team Project Officer must be readily
available for direct coordination at least 30 days prior to the air show.
c. Air Force Recruiter – We recommend you put an Air Force recruiter on
your committee. Recruiting quality candidates for military service is the primary
mission of the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team. It is essential that local
recruiters take an active role in coordinating activities to enhance recruiting
efforts and be part of your committee. Recruiters must work closely with the
host-site Public Affairs/Publicity Representative to gain maximum benefit from
the team’s visit. Please keep them in the loop during your planning. They are a
valuable resource.
d. Host-Site Public Affairs/Publicity Representatives – He or she is
responsible for coordinating with the ACC PA/Publicity point of contact and local
USAF Recruiting Representatives, facilitating Air Force retention support and
coordinating all receptions, dinners, and public relations visits that the demo /
Heritage Flight team participate in. An effective publicity campaign is crucial to a
successful air show. The host-site Public Affairs/Publicity Representatives
should write or distribute, as applicable, all pre-show publicity, arrange for media
interviews, PR commitments, and live coverage of the air show. .
3. MAILING ADDRESS
a. When corresponding with the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration/Heritage
Flight Teams, send all letters, e-mails, and packages to the appropriate singleship
demonstration team POC that’s scheduled to support your air show. Due to
the possibility of mail delays, send important information by priority mail, in
sufficient time to reach the proper party before the suspense date. In lieu of
priority mail, you may fax or e-mail the information. The correct mailing
addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses for all teams are:
(1). A-10 East Single-Ship Demonstration Team
NOTE: A-10 East plans to return to the air show circuit in 2009.
Mailing Address:
23 FG/DEMO
8222 Knights Way, Bldg 810
Moody AFB, GA 31699
Phone and Fax Numbers:
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Phone: (229) 292-2766 or DSN 460-7543
Fax: (229) 257-7823 or DSN 460-7823
Email:
23fg.demo@moody.af.mil
(2). A-10 West Single-Ship Demonstration Team
Mailing Address:
355 OG/DEMO
4000 S. Phoenix St. Bldg 5600
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 85707
Phone and Fax Numbers:
Phone: (520) 228-4905 or DSN 228-4905
Fax: (520) 228-2125 or DSN 228-2125
Email:
demoteam@dm.af.mil
355OGDemo@acc.af.mil
demoteam@og355.dm.af.mil
(3). F-15 West Single-Ship Demonstration Team
Mailing Address:
33 FW/F-15 Demonstration Team
1010 Luton Drive
Bldg 1316, Rm 123A
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Phone and Fax Numbers:
Phone: (850) 883-4070 or DSN 875-4070
Fax: (850) 883-4396 or DSN 875-4396
Email:
33FWDT@Eglin.af.mil
(4). F-16 East Single-Ship Demonstration Team
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Mailing Address:
79 FS/F-16 DEMO TEAM
716 Fighting Falcon St
Shaw AFB, SC 29152
Phone and Fax Numbers:
Phone: (803) 895-1905 or DSN 965-1905
Fax: (803) 895-1904 or DSN 965-1904
Email:
F16vipereast@shaw.af.mil
(5). F-16 West Single-Ship Demonstration Team
Mailing Address:
388th AMXS/MXAAD
7496 Canberra Drive/Bldg 45W
Hill AFB, UT 84056
Phone and Fax Numbers:
Phone: Maintenance: (801) 586-7515 / Cell (801) 540-4395 or
Cell (801)430-1834 DSN 586-7515
Fax: (801) 777-4369 / DSN 777-4369
Pilot: (801) 777-2011 / DSN 777-2011
Fax: (801) 777-2129 / DSN 777-2129
Email: hill.viperwest@hill.af.mil
(6). F-15E Strike Eagle Single-Ship Demonstration Team;
Mailing Address:
Strike Eagle Demonstration Team
1140 Hangar Row, Bldg 4502
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531
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Phone and Fax Numbers:
Phone: (919) 722-3366/ DSN 722-3366
Fax: (919) 722-3362 / DSN 722-3362
E-mail: 4og.demo @seymourjohnson.af.mil
(7) F-22 Single-Ship Demonstration Team
Mailing Address:
1 OG/DEMO
159 Sweeney Blvd
Langley AFB, VA 23665
Phone and Fax Numbers:
Phone: (757) 764-5028 or DSN 764-5028
Fax: (757) -764-7459 or DSN 764-7459
E-mail: raptor.demo@langley.af.mil
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CHAPTER 2 – THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW
1. AIR SHOW INFORMATION SHEET:
a. The Air Show Information Sheet (Attachment 2) contains essential
information needed by the team. Please send it as soon as possible, but not
later than 30 days prior to your air show.
b. When filling out the information sheet, be sure to include the full name and
rank (if applicable) of all individuals, and commercial and DSN phone numbers.
If you are missing one or two items from the information sheet, please send it
anyway. You can call the team later and pass on the remaining information.
c. Please verify all telephone numbers and notify the demo team and Heritage
Flight pilot immediately of changes.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: No-later-than one week out from the air show start
date, please provide the demonstration team a detailed schedule of your air
show. It should list all scheduled events and the times they will perform, from
gates open to gates closed. Additionally, it must include scheduled or proposed
public affairs appearances (e.g. high school visits, hospital visits, etc.).
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CHAPTER 3 – MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ARRIVAL/MEETING
1. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ARRIVAL:
a. The single-ship demonstration team maintenance support personnel will
usually arrive at your show site one day before the pilots. Only in extenuating
circumstances will other arrangements be made.
b. Upon arrival, the maintenance personnel require show-provided
transportation arranged to pick them up from the airport.
2. MEETING: The senior maintenance representative will meet with the air
show director/coordinator or Single-Ship Demonstration Team Project Officer to
discuss the team’s schedule and review requirements of this manual. Please
ensure a representative responsible for each area covered in the support
manual, or who can answer all questions and has the authority to fix all problems
that may arise, is present. Agenda items will include:
a. Air show schedule
b. Public affairs commitments
c. Security for aircraft
d. Maintenance equipment
e. Recruiting support
f. Transportation
g. Flight line access
h. Fire/disaster/emergency response
i. Lodging
j. Music Licenses
k. Heritage Flight warbird parking and support (as required)
3. GROUND SURVEY OF AIR SHOW SITE: After the meeting, air show
representatives will provide maintenance personnel a complete tour of the air
show site and flight line.
4. INVENTORY OF MAINTENANCE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Maintenance
personnel will inventory maintenance support equipment after the ground survey
of the air show site.
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CHAPTER 4 – HOUSING
1. GENERAL: The air show will provide lodging for the single-ship
demonstration team and Heritage Flight, if applicable (see Chap 15) at no
expense to the team. Coordinate with team before making billeting
arrangements. Please use the following guidelines.
a. Provide seven non-smoking rooms for the team, eight for the F-22 and
Strike Eagle teams, and four rooms for the F-4 team. The team may require
additional rooms due to other circumstances/requirements for your show. Room
reservations and funding are the host billeting representative's responsibility. No
one can sign any billeting contracts and everyone will have their own room.
b. Provide one non-smoking room for each HQ ACC and wing leadership
person that owns demonstration teams that attends the show for official air show
business only. Normally this is no more than one person from HQ ACC and / or
wing leadership.
c. Ensure hotel is clean and in a quiet location, i.e., not near railroad tracks,
heavily traveled thoroughfares, or heavy construction.
d. Hotel rooms for the demonstration pilot, safety observer and maintenance
team chief must have telephone, high speed data connections for FAX and
computer equipment. All rooms must have air conditioning. Arrangements
MUST be made beforehand with lodging locations to ensure the team will not be
charged for the high speed data connections that are used for official/authorized
purposes.
e. Crew integrity is required. The team will not split into enlisted/officer
quarters at military locations. A crew is defined as the demonstration pilot,
safety officer, narrator, maintenance personnel, and any headquarters or wing
leadership. The Strike Eagle team also has weapon system officer(s) with them.
f. Billet teams with Heritage Flight pilots and other air show participants to the
maximum extent practical.
g. Reserve rooms under the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team name
(e.g., F-16 East Coast Demonstration Team). Team members may change at
the last minute and confusion may arise if rooms are reserved under individual
names.
h. Billet a convenient distance from the show site, or from aircraft staging
location in the case of a deployed show (30-minute maximum driving time.)
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i. Should the team's aircraft experience malfunctions, they may be forced to
stay longer than planned. If that is the case, the team will require the rooms for
as long as required at the air show's expense for only those individuals required
to repair and fly the jet. Rooms may also be required for specialized
maintenance personnel that may have to report to fix the aircraft. In any event,
the team will make every effort to depart as soon as possible to minimize the
expense to the show.
2. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
a. Credit Cards: The hotel the team stays at must accept VISA credit cards
for incidentals; Air Force regulations mandate their use for official business.
b. Telephones:
(1). Your billeting representative must coordinate with the hotel concerning
local phone and 1-800 number charges. If the local phone and 1-800 number
charges cannot be waived, the show sponsor will be required to cover the
cost for official/authorized calls.
(2) Please provide a 1-800 telephone number for the hotel front desk (not
the sales office).
c. Parking: If the hotel charges for parking, arrangements must be made to
have the charges waived. If the hotel will not waive the charges, the show
sponsor will be required to cover the cost.
d. Other:
(1) Dining facilities, fitness facilities, and laundry/dry cleaners should be
located nearby. NOTE: For military air shows: If the fitness center is closed
during the air show, then an off-base fitness facility is required.
(2) Team members should be able to cash personal checks at the hotel.
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CHAPTER 5 – TRANSPORTATION
1. GENERAL:
a. The host transportation representative must ensure vehicle requirements
are met.
b. Funding for vehicles, and fuel, is the air show's responsibility. Should
extensive driving be required TO SUPPORT THE SHOW and vehicles need to
be re-fueled, host transportation representatives must provide a method to refuel
vehicles at no expense to the Team.
c. Provide three vehicles for A-10, F-15 and F-16 teams, four vehicles for
Strike Eagle and F-22 teams (one full size-van/SUV to carry maintenance tool
boxes and equipment, and two/three mid-size cars). Team will ensure all team
members are qualified to operate rental or courtesy vehicles. Provide one car for
each HQ ACC, and wing leadership that own demonstration teams, member(s)
that attend the show. See Chapter 15 for Heritage Flight vehicle requirements.
d. The air show is responsible for providing insurance for vehicles. (Use
attachment 3)
e. ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team personnel, HQ ACC and wing
leadership do not provide rental contract information to show sites. It is the air
show's responsibility to provide vehicles for the team.
2. The host transportation representative must ensure that:
a. Host personnel are briefed to release all required vehicles to the teams.
b. All vehicles assigned for team use are available for the duration of their
stay, including a continued stay due to aircraft maintenance problems, at the air
show's expense.
c. Where government cars/vehicles are available, they should generally be
used. These vehicles will be available for off base official use.
d. All vehicles are in place, fully serviced and fueled.
e. All vehicles are in good mechanical condition and dependable.
f. All vehicles must be authorized unrestricted flight line and parking ramp
access, and be authorized for off-base use.
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3. COURTESY CARS: If courtesy cars are used, it is essential the
dealer/provider understand the limitations on advertisements. Dealers/providers
may not in any way, either before, during or after the team's visit, advertise that
the courtesy cars were provided for ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team use.
4. MAPS: Please provide all vehicles with a map of the base and/or local
community.
5. Due to the congestion from the PL3 parking area and show center, the F-22
team requests the use of a golf cart, except staged shows. If a golf cart is not
available please provide another independent mode of travel for the team.
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1. AIRFIELD DIAGRAM:
CHAPTER 6 – OPERATIONS
a. Airfield Diagram – Air Show organizers must provide the single-ship
demonstration team with a diagram of their airfield/show site. The team should
receive the airfield diagram 30 days before the date of the air show. As a
minimum, your airfield diagram should depict:
(1). Show center location and coordinates.
(2). The complete aerobatic box.
(3). The entire show line and crowd line (with distance between them), and
any secondary crowd lines.
(4). Parking locations and coordinates for arrival and the show. Any
changes to parking locations once demo teams have arrived need to be
coordinated with the Demo Pilot or Team Chief before a change is made. Never
in the middle of a demo show or practice.
(5). Magnetic (MAG) bearing of the runway, depiction of Magnetic North,
and the scale of the diagram.
(6). Access routes to show center and aircraft parking.
b. For deployed shows, the team must have a diagram of the show site as
well as the airfield from which the aircraft will deploy.
2. SHOW LINE:
a. The show line should be an absolute straight path over the ground, located
1,500 feet in front of the crowd (1,200 feet with FAA waiver). If the crowd line is
other than a straight line, the show line must be 1,500 feet (1,200 feet with FAA
waiver) from the closest spectator area. The demonstration pilot will use this line
as a primary reference during the demonstration.
NOTE: Show line for non-aerobatic maneuvers (high speed pass, etc) must be
a minimum of 500 feet from the closest spectator area.
b. All markers used to define the show line must be large, highly visible, easily
identifiable, and with a stark color contrast to the surrounding terrain. (For
military show sites, if the markers are to be placed within 1,000’ of an active
runway or taxiway, check with airfield management to confirm whether the
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markers must be frangible to comply with airfield obstruction clearance policies.)
Markers must be in place prior to the first practice demonstration. Furthermore,
ensure you have clearly visible corner markers 500' outside the end of the crowd
lines on both sides.
c. Overwater Show Line – For demonstrations flown over water, an artificial
show line must be defined by markers as described above. In addition to being
large and highly visible, the markers must also be anchored to ensure they
remain in the same position throughout the air show. You will need the
assistance of the Coast Guard or Lake Patrol to ensure boats do not enter the
aerobatic box during the single-ship demonstration.
3. SHOW CENTER:
a. Show center is the location on which the demonstration pilot uses to center
each maneuver during the demonstration. If possible, locate show center in a
highly visible area such as a taxiway or intersection of a runway centered along
the length of the crowd line. Show center should also be aligned, if possible, with
a building, road, or other identifiable object, to allow the pilot to accurately
annotate any aerial photographs.
b. Show center must be marked by a large, highly visible, easily identifiable
object with a stark color contrast to the surrounding terrain. It must also be easily
distinguishable from all other markers on the show line. If the show line is on the
runway, the marker should be placed at least 100 feet off the runway so as not to
interfere with takeoff or landing.
4. CROWD LINE:
a. The crowd line is a physical barrier preventing spectators from moving
forward during an air show. Snow or FOD fencing for the crowd line barrier is
necessary. This helps to prevent FOD from blowing onto the taxiways and
runways.
b. The FAA requires that the aerobatic box be void of all people not
specifically required for preparation of the demonstration.
5. AIRCRAFT PARKING (SHOW):
a. Please coordinate parking with the senior maintenance representative
when he/she arrives to discuss jet blast safety and parking. The teams like to
park as close as safety permits to the crowd line so the crowd can see the pilot
and maintenance team at work.
b. The team requires that their aircraft be parked on a taxiway or ramp that is
at least 75 feet wide. You should select an area that will give the pilot and
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maintenance personnel unrestricted access and movement. Select an area on
the spectators’ side of the runway. This will preclude them from frequently
crossing active runways. Ensure the parking area has proper weight-bearing
capacity. If you are in doubt, contact the single-ship demonstration team.
NOTE: The spare demonstration aircraft is not a static display aircraft, and
general access will not be permitted.
6. HANGARING OF AIRCRAFT: Provide hangar space for aircraft in the event
of severe weather (hail, etc.), maintenance of aircraft, or security concerns.
7. WEIGHT-BEARING WAIVER: A weight-bearing waiver is required when your
airfield weight bearing for a single wheel landing gear is less than 37,000 pounds
for the A-10, F-15, and F-16, less than 62,000 pounds for the F-15E Strike Eagle
and less than 68,000 pounds for the F-22 Raptor. This is the minimum weight to
support our aircraft.
8. RUNWAY/TAXIWAY SWEEPERS: The parking area and all taxiways and
runways the team uses must be absolutely free of foreign objects, which could
damage our aircraft engines. It is mandatory that all surfaces (runways,
taxiways, and ramps) be thoroughly swept before the team’s arrival.
a. If your airport maintenance facilities do not possess a vacuum sweeper, it
will be necessary to make arrangements to obtain one for F-22, F-15, F-15E
Strike Eagle, and F-16 aircraft. We cannot emphasize the importance of this
requirement enough.
b. If a brush-style sweeper is used, ensure the bristles are not steel, and
that a thorough foreign object damage (FOD) check of the runway is
accomplished after its use.
c. Please restrict helicopters and Harriers from hovering over taxiways,
ramps, and runways intended for the team’s use, unless you have a good plan
for cleaning up the area afterward. It is absolutely essential that hovering not
be performed over or near our parked aircraft.
d. If you plan to use pyrotechnics anytime during the air show, ensure they
are exploded far enough away to prevent blowing foreign objects on the team’s
aircraft or the runways and taxiways intended for the team’s use. In addition, for
safety considerations, we cannot permit pyrotechnic performances closer
than 500 feet to the team’s parked aircraft.
9. ACC SINGLE-SHIP DEMONSTRATION AIRCRAFT AIRSPACE USE:
Single-ship demonstration team aerobatic maneuvers need the following
airspace.
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a. F-22, F-15, F-16, F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft: Five mile radius from show
center, 15,000 feet AGL, and an aerobatic box of 3,000 feet deep by 6,000 feet
long.
b. A-10. Five-mile radius from show center, 7,000 feet AGL, and an aerobatic
box of 3,000 feet deep by 4,000 feet long.
NOTE: Coordinate the demo aircraft arrival time and obtain 5 minutes of
arrival airspace allotted for an aerial site survey of the area to observe local
obstacles, run-ins, show lines from the air, etc.
10. ACC SINGLE-SHIP DEMONSTRATION AIR SHOW:
a. Time Period: The single-ship demonstration portion of your air show,
ground and flying, lasts approximately 20 minutes / 25 minutes if Heritage Flight
is added. It is imperative that no other events be scheduled during this time,
except Heritage Flight activity.
(1). It is imperative that the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team
Narrator has full control of the microphone and public address system five
minutes prior to the scheduled takeoff.
(2). The team’s takeoff must be no earlier than 1/2 hour after sunrise and
no later than one hour prior to official sunset. The demonstration pilot’s takeoff is
approximately five minutes after the narrator takes control of the microphone and
your public address system.
(3). The actual flying portion is approximately 15 minutes long.
(4). You must also provide airspace and time for the practice demo / aerial
site survey. The practice show will last the same amount of time as the actual
show and will require the same FAA restricted airspace.
b. Communication:
(1). In the interest of providing each demonstration pilot the safest
environment to operate in, the demonstration pilot and safety observer will
operate on a discrete frequency for all demonstrations and practices using their
own radios. This is to minimize the amount of third-party radio chatter that has
both distracted our demonstration pilots and stepped on required radio calls from
the pilot and safety observer during the demonstration. The safety observer will
be the only person in direct contact with the demonstration pilot. As such, during
the demonstration, all other parties must coordinate through the safety observer
for any information or coordination needed regarding the demonstration pilot or
the demonstration. If necessary, please provide the safety observer with a
radio for contact with the other agencies (Air Boss, ATC, etc.). If the Air
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Boss is not co-located with the safety observer and narrator at show
center, you MUST provide them with a DIRECT link (radio, brick, etc) to one
another during the actual demonstration. A “middle-man” is not sufficient
for safety purposes during the flying operations.
(2). Please provide a podium and public address system with CD
capability. The narrator needs this equipment to narrate the performance and
play accompanying music.
(3). All demonstration aircraft are equipped with UHF and VHF radios.
c. Weather Limitations: One of the following shows will be flown, depending
on the prevailing weather conditions:
(1) High Show – 7,000 foot ceiling (5,500 for F-22), 3 miles ground
visibility and 5 miles in-flight visibility (4,000/3/5 for the A-10).
(2) Low Show – 2,500 foot ceiling (3,500 for F-22), 3 miles ground visibility
and 5 miles in-flight visibility.
(3) Flat Show/Heritage Flight – 1,500 foot ceiling, 3 miles ground visibility
and in-flight visibility.
11. CRASH-FIRE-RESCUE: In order for our single ship demos and Heritage
Flight pilots to fly, we require fire/crash/rescue to be stationed on the field and
NOT embedded in the crowd.
12. GENERAL INFORMATION:
a. The single-ship demonstration and Heritage Flight will be performed
no earlier than 1200 without Demonstration pilot approval.
b. With the exception of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the U.S. Navy Leap
Frogs, and the Air Force Academy Jump Team, all landing zones for parachutist
demonstrations must be at least 300 feet from the single-ship demonstration
aircraft.
c. If radio-controlled model aircraft will operate during your show, they must
not come within 300 feet of the team’s aircraft, laterally or vertically.
d. If you plan to use a 500-foot show line for civilian performers, the singleship
demonstration team aircraft must be parked at least 300 feet from the 500-
foot show line to avoid over flight of their aircraft.
e. Prohibit other aircraft from running engines during show narration, except
for warbirds preparing for Heritage Flight.
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f. Please do not allow concessions at your air show to sell helium-filled
balloons; they are a threat to safe flying operations.
g. If hot-air balloons are a part of your air show, please ensure they are not
inflated during the team’s arrival, practice, or demonstration.
h. Please ensure demonstration team members have access to VIP areas to
sign autographs and meet VIPs. To accommodate friends and family members,
we ask for 15 reserved seats in a covered area with water (it can be ice water in
Igloo-type coolers) available for single-ship demonstration team guests and 3
reserved seats for some Heritage Flight pilot guests, opposite show center, if
possible. If it is easier for your show site to locate the single-ship demonstration
team and Heritage Flight pilot VIP seating within your main VIP seating section,
please do so. This will alleviate you from having to construct a separate area just
for single-ship demonstration team and Heritage Flight pilot, and will allow our
single-ship demonstration team personnel, Heritage Flight pilot, and their families
to enjoy your hospitality.
i. Please ensure demonstration team and Heritage Flight pilots have easy
access to meals and water from aircraft parking ramp area during the air show.
Please provide two 5-gallon Igloo-type coolers filled with ice and water by the
aircraft for staged shows.
j. Bathroom facilities will be readily accessible from the aircraft parking
locations, within walking distance and restricted from general public use.
k. When scheduling demo times during the day, do not schedule within 30
minutes either side of Thunderbirds or Blue Angels engine run or start of ground
show.
l. You WILL immediately notify the demonstration team pilot/crew if you
change the arrival time/window that you provided them, for example via a Prior
Permission Required (PPR) Number.
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CHAPTER 7 – FAA WAIVER/NOTAMS
1. FAA WAIVER:
a. A waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration is required for the ACC
Single-Ship Demonstration Team’s aerobatic maneuvers for arrival maneuvers
and both the practice and actual air show demonstrations. You may, however,
submit all waiver requests on FAA Form 7711-2, Application for Certificate of
Waiver or Authorization. You must initiate the waiver at least 90 days before
your scheduled show date.
b. Your request for waiver must not be issued to the “ACC Single-Ship
Demonstration Team” but must cite a representative of your organization in the
“issued to” block of the waiver.
c. The single-ship demonstration team pilot will read and sign the waiver and
all of the special provisions. Normally the pilot will review and sign the waiver
after the first briefing showing that they have been briefed.
2. DEMONSTRATION AND PRACTICE WAIVERS:
a. In order for the team to perform at your air show, you must request a
waiver to the following FAA regulations.
(1). 91.117(a) – Aircraft speed in excess of 250 knots below 10,000 feet
(2). 91.117(b) – Aircraft speeds in an airport traffic area
(3). 91.119(b) – Minimum safe altitudes over congested areas (Military
teams with approved maneuvers packages only)
(4). 91.119(c) – Minimum safe altitudes over other than congested areas,
except not closer than 500 feet to persons
(5). 91.127 – Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport
(6). 91-129 – Operations at airports with operating control towers (when
appropriate)
(7). 91-155 - Buffer zone around clouds
(8). 91.303 – Definition of aerobatic flight
(9). 91.303(c) – Aerobatic flight within a federal airway
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(10). 91.303(e) – Aerobatic flight below an altitude of 1,500 feet above the
surface
NOTE: Positioning turns for high performance aircraft operated by North
American Demonstration Teams, regardless of the angle of bank or pitch
attitude, but only as necessary to complete the turn, are not considered to be air
show aerobatic maneuvers above 500 feet over non-congested areas. Over
congested areas repositioning turns up to 120 degrees of bank will not be
considered.
b. As a minimum, waiver time for the practice and demonstration must begin
5 minutes before scheduled takeoff and extend for 30 minutes. Although
the actual demonstration only lasts approximately 15 minutes, the additional time
is requested to allow flexibility for possible maintenance problems or weather
conditions. Once again, these are minimum times. Additional time can be
requested. Please ensure the required time blocks are accurately reflected on
the waiver request. You could encounter unnecessary delays trying to obtain a
new waiver.
3. NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAMs):
a. Your airfield must be closed for the total time issued on the waiver for both
the practice and actual aerial demonstrations. This time includes closure to
airlines at commercial or joint-use airfields. If you anticipate any conflicts,
contact the single-ship demonstration team and HQ ACC/A3TA (Aerial Events
Schedulers.) Suggest you post a NOTAM for plus and minus 30 minutes of
demo team arrival time.
b. Ensure a NOTAM is issued at least 48 hours in advance of the demo jets
arrival and in advance of the times specified in both practice and actual
demonstration waivers. It is of the utmost importance to not only provide a
NOTAM closing the airfield, but to include the closure requirements of 5nm from
show center and 7,000 or 15,000 feet AGL (as applicable for A-10 or F-15/F-15E
Strike Eagle,F-16 and F-22 aircraft respectively) for practice or demonstration.
Sample NOTAM (for practice or demonstrations)
Airspace surface to _________ MSL closed within 5 NM of _____________
Airfield/TACAN from _________ Z to ___________ Z on _____________ (date).
4. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) – Please ensure a TFR is in place for your
airfield that will cover the entire air show circle – 5nm from show center and
7,000 or 15,000 feet AGL (as applicable for A-10 or F-15/F-15E Strike Eagle, F-
16 and F-22 aircraft respectively) during actual and practice show days. To
ensure that you follow the appropriate steps in acquiring a TFR, follow the steps
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listed for TFRs on the following web site:
http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/aircraft_aviation/airshows/
If you are unable to access this site, contact the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO) that approved your DD Form 2535. The FSDO does not accept
requests nor issue TFRs but can assist in directing you to the appropriate FAA
Air Traffic Office that provides that service.
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CHAPTER 8 – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
1. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL: The airfield must be controlled either by tower
personnel or a fully functioning airboss whenever ACC aircraft are
scheduled to operate there, including arrival and departure.
2. HAZARDS: Please provide the single-ship demonstration pilot a sectional
chart and advise on any hazards in the local area that are not readily known to
transient aircraft. This information must be provided to the pilots prior to their
arrival at your show site.
3. RUNWAY BARRIERS:
a. For any F-15, F-15E Strike Eagle, or F-16 Demonstration team, show sites
without arresting gear and with runways less than 8,000 feet must provide
temporary arresting gear if an airfield with suitable arresting gear or runway
length greater than 10,000 feet is not within 80 NM of the staged location and
show site.
b. For the F-22 Demonstration team, all show sites (regardless of runway
length) must have either a suitable arresting gear (BAK-12 or equivalent) on site
or within 80nm of the staging location and show site. Minimum runway length is
7,000 feet.
c. Show sites should coordinate with local FAA and airport management, as
certain types of temporary arrestment equipment may affect civil commercial
operations.
d. Arresting gear may be activated from the tower or manually positioned. If
manually positioned, it must be in place before all scheduled practices and
demonstrations. The gear must be certified by someone other than
demonstration team pilot upon arrival.
4. LOCAL AIRPORTS: Please make sure you contact all airports within a 5 NM
radius of your airfield to ensure they are shut down during the time periods
specified in the FAA waiver.
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CHAPTER 9 – MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL: The air show is responsible for obtaining and arranging for the
required support listed in this manual, and for covering the costs involved in
obtaining and transporting the equipment and materials. Please provide the
single-ship demonstration team with a filled-in copy of Attachment 1 NLT 30
days prior to your show date.
2. FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) CONTROL:
a. FOD refers to damage to aircraft components, i.e., flight controls, tires, or
engines, by foreign objects such as loose gravel, nuts, bolts, etc.
b. All aircraft are susceptible to FOD, but the F-16s are highly susceptible.
Pieces of ice as small as 1/4”, or material as soft as cloth, can damage the
engines. Because of that, please make sure all surface areas where the
teams operate are swept and cleaned prior to their arrival, and that these
areas remain clean during their stay. Do not use sweepers that have steel
bristles.
c. Snow fencing will aid in preventing FOD from blowing onto the
runways/taxiways when it is erected so that it touches the ground. Orange, nylon
FOD fencing is an acceptable alternative to snow fencing along the crowd line.
3. AIRCRAFT ENGINE OIL SAMPLES: The single-ship demonstration team
aircraft must have engine oil samples analyzed each day. Failure to provide this
service will make the aircraft unable to fly in your air show. It is the air show’s
responsibility to transport the samples to the testing location.
a. A-10: Oil samples must be taken after the first flight of the day and must
be analyzed and the results returned before the aircraft can fly again the next
day.
b. F-22, F-15/F-15E Strike Eagle/F-16: Oil samples must be taken after the
first flight of the day and analyzed and returned prior to the third flight of the day
or prior to the next day’s first flight, whichever occurs first, before the aircraft can
fly again
4. FUEL REQUIREMENTS: Aircraft require either JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, or Jet-A
(Jet A+ for F-15 and F-22). The fuel must be fuel-lab certified and provided by a
certified vendor.
a. Military sites – Fuel will be purchased using the DOD fuel card for each
respective aircraft.
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. Civilian sites – AF regulations only allow the single-ship demonstration
teams to pay the current government rate for fuel. It is essential that you
communicate this requirement to your fuel provider. Any additional cost for fuel
above the government rate will be the responsibility of the air show.
c. Fuel quantities – The single-ship demonstration teams require the following
amounts of fuel (contingent upon their schedule at your location; see Heritage
Flight section for F-4s):
(1). A-10: Filled to 4,500 pounds of fuel per demonstration.
(2). F-15: Filled to 13,500 pounds of fuel per demonstration.
(3). F-15E Strike Eagle: Filled to 17,500 pounds of fuel per
demonstration.
(4). F-16: Filled to 7,000 pounds of fuel per demonstration.
(5). F-22: Filled to 18,000 pounds of fuel per demonstration.
(6). Demonstration teams will let you know how much fuel they need for
departing your air show.
5. MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
a. The following maintenance equipment is required for all single-ship
demonstration teams (see Heritage Flight section for F-4s). Ensure equipment is
compatible with the aircraft type (A-10, F-15, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16, or F-22)
participating in your air show.
NOTE: This equipment is separate from equipment provided to the
USAF Thunderbirds or USN Blue Angels if they are also participating in
your show.
(1). High pressure liquid oxygen cart (MILITARY – not medical). Not
required for F-22 or Strike Eagle.
(2). Hydraulic Cart (MIL-H-83282)
(3). One 150 LB HALON or CO2 Fire Extinguisher
(4). Military Universal Tow Bar
(5). Tow vehicle
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(6). Nitrogen cart capable of 3,000 PSI
b. A six foot freestanding ladder is required for A-10 and F-15/F-15E Strike
Eagle aircraft.
c. A 5 gallon bucket and chocks are required for A-10, F-15, F-15E Strike
Eagle and F-22 aircraft.
d. An aircraft platform stand, B-4 or a B-1 (preferred), is required for F-22
aircraft to allow for pilot entry and exit from the cockpit.
e. The following additional maintenance equipment is required for F-15/F-
15E Strike Eagle, F-22 and F-16 aircraft.
(1). A Dash 60 Power Unit/Cart (115+/-15 vac, 400+/-30 Hz A/M 32A-60A)
(2). Oil Cart (MIL-L-7808)
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1. CROWD SECURITY:
CHAPTER 10 – SECURITY
a. Well-organized crowd control is essential to ensure the safety of spectators
and to satisfy FAA requirements.
b. For effective crowd security, the security/law enforcement officer must:
(1). Ensure sufficient law enforcement/security personnel are posted to
handle the anticipated crowd and set up a physical barrier, preferably snow
fencing or FOD fencing, separating the crowd from the aerobatic box and
demonstration aircraft. All spectators must remain behind this crowd line. Be
prepared for spectators, especially children, to start moving forward unless strict
control is exercised.
(2). Ensure members of the security/law enforcement team are on hand
early, and positioned at specific intervals along the crowd line, to ensure the
integrity of the intended crowd line is maintained. F-15/F-15E Strike Eagle, F-22,
and F-16 engines are extremely noisy, and could cause ear damage if someone
without ear protection breaks past the crowd line and moves toward the aircraft.
Additionally, physical harm could come to people near running aircraft.
(3). Brief the air show security team on all procedures for the air show.
2. AIRCRAFT SECURITY:
a. For military installations: Security for ACC Single-Ship demonstration
aircraft at military installations will be in accordance with AFI 31-101, The AF
Installation Security Program, as supplemented. Additionally, Senior Jersey
Program requirements must be met for the F-22. Note: For F-22, stanchions
and sufficient rope to secure 25’ perimeter around both aircraft must be
available IMMEDIATELY upon arrival of the aircraft. At no time will any
individuals be allowed inside the perimeter without escort by Team
personnel.
b. For Civilian locations: The air show must:
1). Arrange for around-the-clock protection of ACC Single-Ship
Demonstration aircraft from arrival until departure through their local civilian law
enforcement agency. No one is authorized to be on or around our aircraft
without a single-ship demonstration team member escort.
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2). Throughout all periods at civilian airports when single-ship
demonstration team personnel are not present, the following requirements must
be met.
a). Aircraft will be surrounded by a rope or raised barrier. Note:
For the F-22: Stanchions and sufficient rope to secure 25’ perimeter around
both aircraft must be available IMMEDIATELY upon arrival of the aircraft.
At no time will any individuals be allowed inside the perimeter without
escort by Team personnel. A sufficient light source will be available for the
hours of darkness. Both aircraft will be illuminated through out the night.
b). A security patrol must provide constant observation of the
aircraft. Both of the following requirements must be met.
(1). An armed two-person mobile security patrol in the
aircraft parking area able to respond to aircraft within 3 minutes. Security Forces
for Protection level 1, 2, and 3 resources who may engage adversaries in the
open during emergencies must carry an M16 or the equivalent.
(2). An armed two-person mobile security patrol in or
outside the aircraft parking area able to respond to aircraft within 5 minutes.
Security Forces for Protection level 1, 2, and 3 resources who may engage
adversaries in the open during emergencies must carry an M16 or the equivalent.
c). Provide additional security requirements, such as hangaring the
aircraft, if requested by the team in response to current world situation and
security force posture, Force Protection Condition (FPCON).
d). The security forces/law enforcement representative must
coordinate communications capability and procedures for requesting emergency
assistance from local military or civilian police as appropriate for the air show
location.
e). During Force Protection Condition “CHARLIE” and higher, or
when security cannot be arranged at the air show location, cancel the mission or
route the aircraft to a safer location to remain overnight.
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CHAPTER 11 – PUBLIC AFFAIRS / MEDIA
1. ADVANCE PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MATERIAL
A successful airshow begins with an organized public affairs plan and publicity
campaign. The Air Combat Command Public Affairs office is prepared to help
shape your plan to maximize media and community relations events for the
ACC Demonstration Team.
The ACC Demonstration Team is coming to your event to:
• Represent the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Command, demonstrating
the capabilities and professionalism of the finest air and space force in
the world;
• Strengthen and grow public trust and confidence in the U.S. Air Force;
• Inspire and recruit young Americans to join the service;
• Retain the quality force we currently have and remind those who are
wearing the uniform just how important their service is to the Air Force
and the United States.
With these goals in mind, here are some guidelines to follow in order to
support ACC Demonstration Team media and community relations operations.
NOTE: At air shows being hosted at an Air Force base, the host public affairs
office must contact ACC/PA. ACC/PA requires local AF public affairs offices to
facilitate media opportunities for ACC Demonstration Team crews when the air
shows are hosted at an Air Force base.
2. ACC DEMONSTRATION TEAM PUBLIC AFFAIRS/PUBLICITY MATERIAL
AVAILABLE
a. Before beginning your show’s publicity campaign, please contact the ACC
Public Affairs Community Relations office at (757) 764-5994. ACC/PA will
ensure you receive an interactive CD media kit and b-roll footage of each
team that is attending your show on a Beta SP tape, as well as other
information and images useful to local media outlets.
b. Additional information on the demonstration teams can be found at the
ACC Aerial Events Web site at http://www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/. This
site contains fact sheets and links to each of the demonstration teams’
Web sites where you’ll find information on the team members,
photographs and a variety of images. All information and images are
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public domain, so please feel free to use them in all of your
marketing/media products (posters, airshow programs,
newspaper/magazine advertisements, billboards, flyers, news articles,
etc). Also, please ensure your local media outlets are aware of this Web
site and encourage them to use it in advertisements, articles, public
service announcements, etc. We also recommend that you contact the
demonstration team for accurate photos of their aircraft and team
members for your program.
c. Advertisements cannot imply any type of product endorsement by the
Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, or the ACC Demonstration
Teams (per Title 18 of the U.S. Code, Section 709).
d. Local Air Force Public Affairs offices and Recruiters have a good working
relationship with local media outlets and can be helpful in distributing
these materials.
e. Please ensure you use only the current year’s publicity material provided
for this year’s air show.
f. Include the single-ship demo team and Heritage Flight in your air show
program.
3. INFORMATION NEEDED BY ACC PUBLIC AFFAIRS
To enable us to help the demonstration teams maximize their time at your show,
please e-mail the following information about your show and local area to the
ACC Public Affairs office, acc.pac@langley.af.mil, cc acc.a3ta@langley.af.mil,
30 days prior to our arrival:
a. Name and theme of your airshow;
b. Airshow information (Web site address, admission cost, parking fees,
when the gates open, schedule of events and other performers)
c. Brief history of your city/local area;
d. List of local schools, children’s and veteran’s hospitals, etc;
e. List of television, radio and newspaper media outlets (including phone
numbers, e-mail address, Web address, and fax number).
4. MEDIA OPERATIONS
a. The ACC Demonstration Teams are available for telephone interviews
prior to their arrival. After arrival, the teams are available for radio,
television and print interviews.
b. Encourage media coverage of the practice sessions and airshow.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHECKLIST
Have you:
1. Contacted Air Combat Command Public Affairs?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
2. Requested the media kit DVD from ACC/PA?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
3. Distributed media kit b-roll to media outlets?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
4. Contacted your local recruiter for support?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
5. Invited the media to cover the team’s arrival and the airshow?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
6. Included the single-ship demonstration team and Heritage Flight in the air
show program?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
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CHAPTER 12 – PUBLIC APPEARANCES
1. GENERAL
a. All public appearances must be coordinated with the ACC Aerial Events
Public Affairs Representative, if at all possible, at least 15 days prior to their
scheduled appearance to the max extent possible. This does not preclude TV,
radio and newspaper interviews scheduled the week of the show. Demonstration
team pilots may approve last minute appearances at their discretion.
b. Never commit the team to an activity or event unless it has been
coordinated with the demo team and PA officers at ACC,
acc.a3ta@langley.af.mil.
c. Air Force Recruiting Representatives will be allowed to participate in the
planning and participation of all public appearances.
d. The airshow committee should plan for a 5 minute block in which demo
teams are given the opportunity to introduce team members at social
events/exchange gifts if necessary.
2. AVAILABILITY:
a. Due to crew rest and demonstration preparation, the demonstration pilot
may not be available for public appearances on the day of your air show, except
for post-show receptions. However, other team members may be available,
please use them to the maximum extent possible.
b. All public relations commitments must be within a maximum of 30 minutes
driving time from the hotel.
3. REQUIRED INFORMATION:
a. Please provide the following information for each public relations event.
(1). Name of Event – Visits to schools (medical schools, universities, high
schools), hospitals, golf matches, buffets, dinners, interviews, etc. The teams
like to make as much contact with children as possible. Please attempt to
schedule visits at high schools, summer camps, and youth organizations first.
(2). Location of Event – The team needs a complete street address, to
include zip code.
(3). Date/Time of Event.
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(4). Host/Hostess/Sponsor – Please identify the individual or organization
sponsoring the event and include their work, home and cell phone numbers.
(5). Description – A brief description of what the event sponsor/host would
like the team to do while at the event in addition to an introduction to the USAF,
stay in school, study hard, choose their flight through life. An estimate of how
many will be present at the event is also required.
(6). VIPs/Dignitaries Attending – The team needs to know who is attending
any event, such as the mayor, civic dignitaries, military officials, etc.
(7). Driving Time – Because of the team’s tight schedule, they need to
know how long it will realistically take to drive from the hotel to the public
relations events. Please err on the liberal side when estimating driving times,
allowing for traffic, stop lights, parking, etc.
(8). Event Site – Request the show site PA representative provide an
escort from the hotel to event and bring them back.
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PUBLIC APPEARANCE CHECKLIST
Have you:
1. Coordinated all public appearances with ACC Public Affairs?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
2. Ensured commitments are within a 30 minute drive?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
3. Sent Public Affairs all the required information?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
4. Planned 5 minute block for team to make introductions at social events?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
5. Planned for escort to/from event?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
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CHAPTER 13 – AIR FORCE RECRUITING
1. GENERAL (Recruiting is not required for Canadian or overseas air shows off
of an U.S. base):
a. Recruiting is at the heart of the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team
mission. Therefore, it is essential that air show project officers work closely with
the local recruiter squadron commanders, flight chiefs, and community recruiters
to get the most out of the team’s visit.
b. Demo team POC should request the local recruiting office assign a project
officer/NCO for each air show. Recruiting Service will contact your air show
project manager and public affairs representative to coordinate their participation.
2. SUPPORT: We request you give full support to DoD recruiting efforts. Such
support should include, but not necessarily be limited to:
a. Ensuring local U.S. Air Force Recruiting person is on the air show
committee.
b. Providing prime space at no cost, such as near show center or a USAF
aircraft that draws a large crowd (e.g. B-1), for the recruiting display booth,
Raptor SUV, Do Something Amazing (DSA) Tour, etc.
c. Setting up/coordinating public appearances with support from Recruiting
Service personnel.
d. Inviting Recruiting Service personnel to all official functions in which the
single-ship demonstration team will participate.
e. Arranging for enlistments to occur at show center with time available just
prior to demo/re-enlistments.
NOTE: Ensure Delayed Enlistment Program personnel receive free access to
the air show to be sworn in / meet with the demonstration teams.
f. Displaying the local recruiter’s name, address and phone number along with
AIRFORCE.COM and 1-800-423-USAF prominently in your air show brochure.
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CHAPTER 14 - MUSIC LICENSING RIGHTS
GENERAL: The U.S. Air Force requires that any U.S. air show –civilian or
military—hosting an Air Force demonstration team secure appropriate licenses
for broadcasting pre-recorded music. Event organizers should provide proof of
proper licensing to the team NLT 30 days prior to the event. (Attachment 1)
Note: The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) provides the only package
deal for air shows we are aware of with rates of $161 per public air show day
from BMI, $150 per public air show day from ASCAP and $69 per air show
weekend from SESAC. These rates are not controlled or negotiated by the
USAF and are subject to change. (Note: This rate applies only to music
broadcast over the public address system during the air show portion of the
program and does not provide the show with the right to use pre-recorded music
at concerts or other non-air show special events held in conjunction with the air
show.) To obtain licenses, contact licensing organizations as advised on the
ICAS website “icashq.org”.
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CHAPTER 15 – HERITAGE FLIGHT
1. GENERAL:
a. In 1997, the Air Force celebrated its’ 50th Anniversary as a separate
branch of the service. In support of the celebration, ACC started flying dissimilar
formation flights consisting of our Single-Ship Demonstration Teams and Civilian
Warbird Pilots flying A-1’s, P-40’s, P-51’s, P-47’s, P-38’s, and F-86’s. Active duty
F-4’s were added in 2005. F-4 East operates out of Tyndall AFB, FL and F-4
West operates out of Holloman AFB, NM.
b. These flights reflect Air Force airpower from past to present. The response
was an overwhelming favorite during air shows, so ACC has designed and
approved a formal program to continue these flights throughout future air show
seasons --The ACC Heritage Flight Program. Heritage Flights may only be
conducted by ACC Single-Ship Demonstration/Heritage Flight Pilots and the
approved list of civilian Heritage Flight Pilots listed below. This program and
these pilots are also endorsed by the FAA.
c. The Heritage Flight consists of 3 or more formation passes that will add
approximately 8 additional minutes to the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration. The
Heritage Flight ranges from two-ship to four-ship formations, depending on how
many ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Teams and civilian Heritage Flight Pilots
are booked at your show. Heritage Flights including the F-4 consists of 3
dedicated F-4 passes and 3 or more formation passes that will add
approximately 13 minutes to the ACC Single Ship Demonstration. Special
narration will be handled by the ACC Demonstration Team Narrator. The civilian
Heritage Flight pilots and their aircraft operate as part of the single-ship
demonstration teams. Therefore, special consideration should be paid to
logistical requests that might be needed to safely launch, fly, and recover the
Heritage Flight. Final word on all Heritage Flight operations at the air show site
will be made by the ACC Demonstration/Heritage Flight Pilot, IAW ACC’s
Heritage Flight rules and regulations.
d. It is critical that the Air Boss understands that there will be no takeoff
or landing activity permitted during the Heritage Flight, except for those
aircraft directly involved in the Heritage Flight. This includes any time from
takeoff, rejoin, and formation passes through the landing phase of the
Heritage Flight. The Air Boss should not make any requests over the radio
to the Demo or Heritage pilots to allow such takeoffs or landings. The
airboss will release the show container/takeoff clearance to the Heritage
Flight in its entirety, including the ACC Single Ship Demo Team. Actual
single-ship takeoffs will be coordinated interflight based on show profile.
Takeoffs and landings by other aircraft, as well as excess radio chatter to
make such requests, only distract the pilots and may pose an unnecessary
risk to their flight profiles.
e. ACC contracts for the Heritage Flight. ACC will attempt to schedule a
Heritage Flight at your air show after scheduling a single-ship demonstration, if
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equested. If you want the civilian Heritage Flight pilots to perform anything more
than the Heritage Flight, such as their own demonstration, then you will work
directly with them for the additional support and will require separate funding.
You may also contact the civilian Heritage Flight pilots directly from their
information listed below.
f. The civilian Heritage Flight and F-4 pilots will be afforded the same support
as ACC’s Single-Ship Demonstration teams. Air shows will fund lodging,
vehicles, air show fuel and top off to go home. Please contact the Heritage Flight
and F-4 pilot directly to determine specific requirements regarding:
1). Lodging.
2). Vehicles.
Note: If a military installation encounters problems providing a civilian HF
pilot or ACC staff member a vehicle at no cost, then the base open house/air
show POC will work with the individual(s) to ensure a vehicle is provided at no
charge. For example: The individual could rent a car on their own, followed by
the open house/air show POC immediately reimbursing the individual for the
vehicle after the show.
3). Air show fuel.
g. Provide the following:
1). Heritage Flight aircraft must be parked near the single-ship
demonstration aircraft.
NOTE: If the single-ship demonstration jets are required to stage and the
warbirds are not, park the warbirds at the show site.
2). Their names on an access list, or provide them a flightline badge, to
make it easy to get to and from their aircraft and anywhere on the flight line.
Ensure they can drive their vehicles on the flightline to / from their aircraft.
3). Hangar space in the event of severe weather (hail, etc.)
4). Have ability to safely tow aircraft. For example - split bar (tail dragger)
tow bar for P-51s and P-47.
h. Some of the civilian Heritage Flight pilots require supplemental support for
their aircraft.
1). Ed Shipley (F-86)
a). Fuel – Jet fuel no prist. (671 gallons to top off from empty.
Normally uses 300 gallons per show flight)
b). Hydraulic Fluid – 5606 G
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c). Engine Oil – Royco 1010
d). Gaseous O2.
e). 24 Volt DC, three prong power cart for start. Min amps is 1500.
f). Over night hangar storage space
2). Captain, USN (ret) Dale Snodgrass (F-86)
a). Fuel - 1000 gallons JP5/8 or Jet A.
b). Fuel - 200 gallons 100 LL.
c). 28 Volt DC, 1200 amp electrical power cart.
3). Greg Anders, and Vlado Lenoch (P-51)
a). Fuel - 295 gallons 100 LL.
b). Engine Oil - 1-2 gallons Aeroshell 120W.
4). Tom Gregory (P-47)
a). Fuel - 375 gallons 100 LL.
b). Engine Oil - 4 gallons Aeroshell 120
i. The F-4s require the same lodging, fuel, maintenance, security, publicity,
local transportation, etc. support as the A-10s, F-15, F-22, Strike Eagle, and F-
16s. On occasion they will also need a pneumatic servicing cart. Please contact
the F-4 pilot scheduled for your show to determine any other support
requirements.
1) Lodging - Normally up to 4 non-smoking rooms.
2) Vehicles - 3 cars.
3) Fuel: 8,000 pounds per Heritage Flight and 14,000 pounds top off to
return to base.
4) Runway minimum – 7,000 to 7,999 feet with cable on the airfield or
8,000 + feet with cable on or within 80nm of airfield.
5) Dash 60 or civilian equivalent with air start capability.
2. CONTACTING CIVILIAN HERITAGE FLIGHT PILOTS: Following is a list of
our ACC approved civilian Heritage Flight pilots authorized to fly dissimilar
formations with the ACC Single-Ship Demonstration pilots.
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a. Mr. Greg Anders
Phone (360) 733-4422
E-mail greg@heritageflight.org
b. Mr. James Beasley, Jr.
Phone (215) 931-2676.
E-mail jbjp51@comcast.net
c. Mr. Thomas Gregory
Phone (281) 467-9308.
E-mail fortflier@aol.com
d. Mr. Steven Hinton.
Phone (909) 597-4754.
E-mail rateofclimb@hotmail.com
e. Mr. Lee Lauderback.
Phone (407) 846-4400.
E-mail lee@stallion51.com
f. Mr. Bradley Hood.
Phones : Cell (502) 649-8326
Office (812) 246-9584
E-mail vintagefighters@aol.com
g. Mr. Vlado Lenoch
Phone (708) 354-4200.
E-mail mlenoch@aol.com
h. Mr. Ed Shipley.
Phone (310) 746-6664.
E-mail shipley@airshowbuzz.com
i. CAPT Dale Snodgrass, USN (ret).
Phone (904) 806-4898.
E-mail captsnort@att.net
3. Contacting F-4 Pilots:
a. F-4 East:
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Mailing Address:
82 ATRS/DO
Attn: F-4 Phantom East Heritage Pilot
1311 Florida Ave/Stop 54/Bldg 227
Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-7715
Phone (850) 283-4580 / DSN 523-4580
Fax: (850) 283-4465 or DSN 523-4465
E-mail ronald.miller@tyndall.af.mil
b. F-4 West :
Phone (505) 572-5382 / DSN 572-5382
E-mail joel.rush@holloman.af.mil
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ATTACHMENT 1
AIR SHOW DIRECTOR PLANNING AND RESPONSE SHEET
DUE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO AIR SHOW
FROM: (Air Show Director)
TO: (Appropriate ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team – Chapter 2 and/or
Heritage Flight pilot - Chapter 15)
SUBJECT: Air Show Support for (Type) ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team
I have reviewed the support manual and checklist below and completed all
appropriate items for the (Type) ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team
Chapter 2 – Things We Need To Know
( ) Air Show Information Sheet
( ) Schedule of Events
Chapter 3 – Maintenance Personnel Arrival/Meeting
( ) Meeting – Time _________, Place _____________
( ) Ground survey of show site
( ) Inventory of maintenance support equipment
Chapter 4 – Housing
( ) Hotel__________, Phone Number ___________
( ) No more than 30-minute driving time from show site (Police escort if longer
drive)
( ) Accepts VISA cards
( ) Local phone and high speed internet and 1-800 number charges waived or
costs defrayed
( ) Parking charges waived or costs defrayed
( ) Dining and complimentary fitness facilities, and laundry/dry cleaners
nearby
( ) Team members can cash personal checks
( ) Clean and quiet
( ) Non-smoking rooms
( ) ACC and wing senior leadership rooms
Chapter 5 – Transportation
( ) Three (four for Strike Eagle and F-22) fully fueled and serviced vehicles
(One full size van/SUV and two/three mid-size cars)
( ) Release of liability for courtesy/non-rental vehicles
( ) Authorized unrestricted flight line, parking ramp, and on/off base use
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Chapter 6 – Operations
( ) Airfield diagram
( ) Show line
( ) Show center
( ) Crowd line
( ) Aircraft parking
( ) Weight-bearing waiver (as applicable)
( ) Runway/taxiway sweepers
( ) Properly dimensional and marked aerobatic box diagram
( ) Communications equipment
( ) Demonstration not scheduled to within 30 minutes of Blue Angels or
Thunderbirds pre-show start time (as applicable)
( ) Balloons
( ) VIP Tickets
( ) Crash-Fire-Rescue stationed on the field and not embedded in crowd
( ) Will immediately notify pilot/crew if previously provided arrival time
changes
( ) Demo not scheduled prior to 1200
( ) 5 minutes of arrival airspace provided to demo team for an aerial site
survey
Chapter 7 – FAA Waiver/NOTAMS
( ) FAR 91.117 (a) – Airspeed in excess of 250 knots below 10,000 feet
( ) FAR 91.117 (b) – Aircraft speeds in an airport traffic area
( ) FAR 91.119 (b) – Minimum safe altitudes over congested areas
( ) FAR 91.119 (c) – Minimum safe altitudes over other than congested areas,
except not closer than 500 feet to persons.
( ) FAR 91.127 – Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport
( ) FAR 91.129 – Operations at airports with operating control towers (when
appropriate)
( ) FAR 91-155 - Buffer zone around clouds
( ) FAR 91-303 - Definition of aerobatic flight
( ) FAR 91.303 (c) – Aerobatic flight within a federal airway
( ) FAR 91.303(e) – Aerobatic flight below an altitude of 1,500 feet above the
surface
( ) Airspace 5 NM radius from show center
( ) Airspace surface to 7,000 feet AGL for A-10, and 15,000 feet AGL for F-15,
F-15E, F-16, F-22.
( ) NOTAMs
( ) TFR
Chapter 8 – Air Traffic Control
( ) Airfield is controlled by tower or fully functioning airboss when ACC aircraft
operate, to include arrival and departure
( ) Hazards
( ) Runway Barriers
( ) Notification of local airports within 5 NM of airfield
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Chapter 9 – Maintenance
( ) FOD Control
( ) Aircraft engine oil samples (same day)
( ) Fuel requirements
( ) Maintenance equipment
(1) High pressure liquid oxygen cart (Military – not medical) (n/a for F-15E
and F-22)
(2) Oil cart (MIL-L-7808) (F-15/F-15E Strike Eagle,F-16, F-22 only)
(3) Hydraulic cart (MIL-H-83282)
(4) 150 LB HALON or CO2 fire extinguisher
(5) Military universal tow bar
(6) Six foot freestanding ladder (A-10, F-15, F-15E Strike Eagle)
(7) Tow vehicle
(8) Dash 60 Power Unit/Cart (F-15/F-15E Strike Eagle,F-16, F-22 only)
(9) Nitrogen cart
(10) A-10/F-15/F-15E Strike Eagle particular requirements (chocks/bucket)
(11) Platform for F-22
(12) Equipment provided is separate from equipment provided to
Thunderbirds or Blue Angels (as applicable)
Chapter 10 – Security
( ) Crowd security
( ) Aircraft security (Ropes and stanchions coordinated for F-22)
Chapter 11 - Public Affairs/Media
( ) Requirements met
( ) Demo Team and Heritage Flight in Air Show program
Chapter 12 – Public Appearances
( ) Event information
( ) 5 minute block provided for team to make introductions at socials
Chapter 13 – Air Force Recruiting
( ) Enlistment/Reenlistment Ceremony (if applicable)
( ) Ensure Air Force Recruiting person is on committee
( ) Prime space at no cost for recruiting display. Determine size of recruiting
space and provide recruiter with details (i.e. 20 x 20). Recruiter will coordinate
request for Air Force Recruiting assets based on information received.
Chapter 14 - Music License
( ) Obtained from all three agencies and proof forwarded to demonstration
team(s)
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Chapter 15 – Heritage Flight
( ) Contacted individual Heritage Flight pilot to determine specific
requirements
( ) Asked Heritage Flight pilot if he wants a copy of this information sheet
( ) Heritage Flight requirements outlined in chapter (to include specifics)
( ) Lodging
( ) Vehicles
( ) Fuel
( ) Parking
( ) Flight Line Access
( ) Aircraft tow capability
( ) Met all requirements to support F-4
_________________________
Air Show Director Signature
_________
Date
Air Show Director Printed Name
NOTE: Failure to comply with this support manual may result in
cancellation of ACC support for this and / or subsequent shows.
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ATTACHMENT 2
AIR SHOW INFORMATION SHEET
Air Show Title ___________________
Site/Location________________
Current Show Date and Takeoff Time__________________________________
Base Operator Command Post Base Operations
DSN: DSN: DSN:
CMCL: CMCL: CMCL:
WG/CC Name: __________________
DSN:
CMCL:
OG/CC Name: ____________________
DSN:
CMCL:
ACC SINGLE-SHIP DEMONSTRATION TEAM PROJECT OFFICER:
NAME:
DSN :
CMCL :
E-MAIL :
FAX:
ACC SINGLE-SHIP DEMONSTRATION TEAM MAINTENANCE
REPRESENTATIVE:
NAME: _____________________________________
DSN:
CMCL:
E-MAIL:
FAX:
Air Show Director: _______________
DSN:
CMCL:
FAX:
Trans Rep: _____________________
DSN:
CMCL:
FAX:
Billeting/Housing Rep: ______________
DSN:
CMCL:
FAX:
Air Boss: ________________________
DSN:
CMCL:
FAX:
Local USAF Recruiter Name: _________________________________________
DSN:
CMCL:
E-MAIL:
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Public Affairs Representative: ________________________________________
DSN:
CMCL:
E-MAIL:
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ATTACHMENT 3
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
1. All vehicles being used require insurance. Please return this letter upon
completion. Team members may or may not be covered with their own
insurance when they operate vehicles; therefore, the requirement for this letter.
2. Confirming insurance and any questions concerning this issue should be
directed to the demonstration team.
Show host endorsement and concurrence:
Concur / Non-concur
(Circle appropriate one)
________________________
Signature of Air Show Director
__________
Date
____________________________
Printed Name of Air Show Director
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