DAFI11-209_AFDWSUP — Participation In Aerial Events

DAFI11-209_AFDWSUP governs AFDW UH-1N participation procedures and approval requirements for aerial events and public or military events.

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  • Publication number: DAFI11-209_AFDWSUP
  • Title: PARTICIPATION IN AERIAL EVENTS
  • Date: 2022-02-01

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The publication establishes procedures for AFDW UH-1N flying activities and clarifies MAJCOM-level participation approval. It includes approval matrix provisions and requirements for aircraft on static display.

Applies to: This publication applies to all AFDW units with UH-1N assets.

Topics covered

  • MAJCOM participation approval
  • Aerial event participation procedures
  • Aerial event support
  • Operational approvals and limitations
  • Aircraft on static display
  • Public access to aircraft

Questions and answers

What approvals are needed for participation in aerial events?

Participation in aerial events involves two distinct approvals: event and participation. Operations provides participation approval for all events and event approval for certain events. Public affairs provides event approval for public affairs type events. (paragraph 1)

Can MAJCOM/A3 approval for an uncovered aircraft be delegated?

If aerial demonstration is for an aircraft not covered in AFMAN 11-246, then MAJCOM/A3 (or equivalent) approval is required. This may not be delegated. (paragraph 9)

Who approves participation when the same installation assets provide support?

If support by same installation assets then participation approval authority is Installation Commander. (paragraph 7)

What must the supported asset's unit do before committing support?

The unit owning the supported asset is responsible for ensuring all coordination/approval requirements imposed by their owning MAJCOM/Service are satisfied before committing support. (paragraph 7)

What is required when the public cannot access an aircraft on static display?

Cordon aircraft off to limit public approach so that no person standing outside the cordon may touch any part of the aircraft. (paragraph 7)

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