AFI11-209_AETCSUP_VANCEAFBSUP — Aerial Event Policy And Procedures

AFI11-209_AETCSUP_VANCEAFBSUP governs Air Force aviation support, aerial events, participation approvals, and static aircraft displays.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-209_AETCSUP_VANCEAFBSUP
  • Title: AERIAL EVENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2025-11-19

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The publication addresses public and military events, aerial reviews, aerial demonstrations, dissimilar formations, and event approval levels. It requires controls for aircraft on static display and specifies procedures for missing man formations, photo shoots, and patriotic holidays.

Topics covered

  • Aerial event approval levels
  • Public and military events
  • Aerial reviews
  • Aerial demonstrations
  • Dissimilar formations
  • Missing man formations
  • Aircraft on static display
  • Photo shoots

Questions and answers

Who has participation approval authority when support uses assets from the same installation?

If support by same installation assets then participation approval authority is Installation Commander. (paragraph 1-2)

When is MAJCOM/CC approval required for an aerial demonstration?

If aerial demonstration is for an aircraft not covered in AFI 11-246, then MAJCOM/CC approval is required. This may not be delegated. (paragraph 1-4)

What approval is required for certain aerial events involving aircraft from other services or nations?

If accomplished at an air show, open house or international trade show and involving aircraft from other services or nations, or with civilian aircraft that do not meet aerial review criteria require AETC/CC approval. (paragraph 7)

What are the standard missing man formation procedures?

Standard missing man procedures are for #3 in the formation to perform a pull-up maneuver or leave the #3 position in the flight vacant. (paragraph 6)

When may missing man formations not be used?

Missing man formations will not be used for ceremonies held in conjunction with other events (i.e. airshows or sporting events). (paragraph 6)

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