FAA Inspectors Handbook
The FAA Inspectors Handbook provides FAA field inspectors with direction on how to regulate air shows and air show activities. As such, the relevant chapters of the FAA Inspectors Handbook serve as the de facto regulations by which air shows operate in the United States. Click here to access Chapter 31, Chapter 48, Chapter 49 and Chapter 50. 

FAA Form 7711-2 (Adobe Acrobat format)
(Application for Certificate of Waiver)
This is the form that every air show event organizer must complete and submit to the FAA to have certain provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) waived: air speed, prohibition of low-level flying, prohibition of low-level aerobatics, etc.) FAA Advisory Circular 91-45C (see below) provides additional direction on how to complete FAA Form 7711-2. 

FAA Advisory Circular 91-45C 
(Waivers for Aviation Events)
This FAA document provides air show event organizers with a wide range of information related to the planning and conducting of air shows. In addition, it also explains the process for completing and submitting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (FAA Form 7711-2). 
Contents   Chapters 1-4  Chapters 5-7   Appendix

FAA Advisory Circular 91-48 
(Aerobatics: Precision Flying Purpose)
Though more than 20 years old, this document is still as relevant today as it was when it was first released in 1977. It provides information to pilots interested in pursuing air show flying, competitive aerobatics or aerobatic instruction as a tool for becoming a generally more competent pilot. It also discusses Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) pertaining to acrobatic aircraft airworthiness considerations, acrobatic instruction, operations, and acrobatic flight safety. 

FAA Advisory Circular 91-61 
(A Hazard in Aerobatics: Effects of G-Forces on Pilots)
This document provides specific and extensive information on the effect that G forces can have on a pilot engaged in aerobatics. The document provides background information on G's, their effect on the human body, and their role in safe flying. Suggestions are offered for avoiding problems caused by accelerations encountered in aerobatic maneuvers. 

Special Provisions

updated 2/13/07

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