Contents

1. Model Flying Displays

1.1     Organisation
1.2     BMFA Display Permits
1.3     Control Line Aircraft
1.4     Radio Controlled Aircraft
1.5     Spectator and Parking Areas
1.6     Planning and Conduct of Model Flying Displays
1.7     The Club Fly-In, Small Display or Open Day

2. Advice for Display Organisers

2.1     Initial Planning
2.2     Legal Obligations and Considerations
2.3     Roles and Responsibilities
2.4     Flying Display Director
2.5     Flight Line Director
2.6     Flight Line Marshal
2.7     Scrutineers
2.8     Flight Line Helpers
2.9     Other Flight Line Personnel
2.10   Commentators
2.11   Insurance
2.12   Location and Site
2.13   The Pilots – to B or not to B
2.14   Pilot’s Helpers
2.15   Display Teams
2.16   Transmitter Matters
2.17   The Models
2.18   Over 25Kg Aircraft
2.19   Turbines
2.20   Helicopters
2.21   Full Size Considerations
2.22   Preparation, Paperwork and Risk Assessment
2.23   On the Day
2.24   Pilots Briefing
2.25   Weather Factors
2.26   Running the Show
2.27   Incidents and Accidents
2.28   Disciplinary Measures
2.29   Night Flying Measures
2.30   Out of Hours Flying
2.31   Special Effects/Pyrotechnics
2.32   Additional Considerations
2.33   The De-brief
2.34   PR and the Press
2.35   In Summary

 Annexes

A       Display Checklist
B       Pilots Briefing Template
C       Serious Incident Management
D       Incident Announcement Template
E       Debrief Template
F       Useful Contact Details
G       Submitting a NOTAM

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