Changes to FAA ORDERS 2019 Saturday January 26

Changes to FAA ORDERS 2019 Saturday, January 26, 2019

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 • Dynamic maneuvering • Electronic submission of performer documents • 45 -day practice rule • Aerobatic energy toward the crowd • ARFF response times • Changes in formatting, language, errors, etc.

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 Dynamic Maneuvering • Will be run as new certification on SAC card • More than standard maneuvering, less than aerobatics • Developed initially to clarify current ambiguity for certain non-aerobatic acts • Provides additional latitude and flexibility to nonaerobatic formation teams • Provides clarity to non-aerobatic solo acts

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 Electronic Submission of Performer Docs • Changes responsibility for getting performer paperwork from each performer to event organizer • Performers will be required to provide electronic versions of docs (medical, airman certificate, SAC card, etc. ) to shows and then shows submit to FAA NLT 30 days before event • Will simplify FAA interaction on show weekend, minimize on-site surprises

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 45 -Day Practice Rule • Corrects four-year old mistake • Obligates performers to have practiced air show sequence within previous 45 days rather than current 15 days • Original change from 90 days to 15 days was deemed too restrictive in some situations

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 Aerobatic Energy Toward the Crowd • Critical spectator safety issue • Eliminates confusing, poorly written definition in place for 20+ years • Aerobatic maneuvers that direct energy between corner markers are prohibited • Simpler definition will clarify what is and what is NOT permissible

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 ARFF Response Times • Performance-based requirement, condition of waiver • ARFF/CFR crews will be deployed, ready to perform rescue and/or put out fire within 60 seconds • Method for meeting requirement left to event organizer, fire chief, air boss, etc. • FAA has added significant substance to Advisory Circular to provide direction, tips, guidance

Upcoming Changes to FAA Order 8900. 1 • Change in Formatting, Language, etc. • First significant revision in 10+ years • Many changes to format, mistakes, typos, poor writing, etc.

The Air Boss Recognition Program

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Required by FAA, requested by military • Developed by ICAS over last six years with input from members, FAA, others • Revised six times during last 36 months in response to comments, suggestions, concerns • Loosely based on structure, process of ICAS ACE program • Air Boss Lo. As to be issued by FAA upon recommendation of ICAS

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Air Boss Recognition Program Review Committee manages, administers program • Air Boss Evaluators conduct evaluations • Program will include six evaluators initially, others will be added as program matures • Credentials issued based on: • Experience/Training • Multiple-choice test • Evaluation and/or recommendation(s) • To be implemented on January 1, 2019 with mandatory compliance by January 1, 2020

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Multiple levels of “recognition” • Basic Air Boss • for very simple shows with less than 6 acts • Standard Air Boss (SAB) • for non-complex shows • Recognized Air Boss/Single Venue (RAB/SV) • for air bosses working complex show at one site • Recognized Air Boss/Multiple Venues (RAB/MV) • for air bosses working complex show at multiple sites

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Basic Air Boss • Complete application • Complete air boss knowledge test • 2 recommendations from any combination of the following: • ICAS ACE • Recognized Air Boss or Standard Air Boss • Level 1 SAC card holder with a CFI endorsement • Credentials renewable after three years

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Standard Air Boss (SAB) • Complete application and knowledge test • Served as air boss on NLT 6 show days in previous 4 years • Document air boss training/courses • Interview (in-person or video) by evaluator • 3 recommendations from any of the following: • ICAS ACE • Recognized Air Boss • Level 1 SAC card holder with a CFI endorsement

The Air Boss Recognition Program • What is a complex air show? • U. S. or Canadian military jet teams • U. S. or Canadian single-ship military tac demos • Non-North American military participation • Military CAPEX, MAGTAF or similar demo • Aircraft operations on an additional active runway not dedicated to air show operations at the airport at which the air show is being held;

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Recognized Air Boss/Single Venue (RAB/SV) • Enables holder to serve as an air boss at complex show at one specified venue • Complete application and knowledge test • Served as air boss on NLT 8 show days during preceding 8 years • Served as air boss on NLT 3 show days at venue for which applying for RAB/SV status • Document air boss training/courses

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Recognized Air Boss/Single Venue (RAB/SV)-(continued) • 3 recommendations from any of the following: • ICAS ACE • Recognized Air Boss • Level 1 SAC card holder with a CFI endorsement • Either submit written air boss training program for review by ABRC or be evaluated by Air Boss Evaluator • Complex shows at more than one venue requires RAB/Multiple Venues

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Recognized Air Boss/Multiple Venue (RAB/MV) • Enables holder to serve as an air boss at complex shows at any venue • Complete application and knowledge test • Served as air boss on NLT 15 show days at NLT 4 different venues during preceding 6 years • Document air boss training/courses

The Air Boss Recognition Program • Recognized Air Boss/Multiple Venue (RAB/MV) - (continued) • 4 recommendations from any of the following: • ICAS ACE • Recognized Air Boss • Level 1 SAC card holder with a CFI endorsement • No individual may submit more than one letter of recommendation • Evaluated over three days at an air show by Air Boss Evaluator

Changes to Flight Standards United States

AFS-800 and FSDOs Responsibilities for Aviation Events and Aerobatic Practice Areas (APAs) 1 -National Aviation Events Specialist (NAES) Multiple North American Industry Organizations, Transport Canada and Military Branches with programs approved by AFS-800 4 - Aviation Events Specialist (AES) 78 -FSDO’s/Safety Assurance Offices – Ops and A/W assigned to support issuance and surveillance of Certificates of Waivers and Authorizations for Aviation Events and APAs Cross-organizational support from Flight Standards, Aircraft Certification, Airports. Medical, AUS, and ATO.

Flight Standards Resources General Aviation and Commercial Division (AFS- 830/840) National Aviation Events Specialist (AFS-830) Sue Gardner (630) 880 -5834 Sue. gardner@faa. gov Aviation Events Specialist (AFS-840) Kevin Raymond (847) 294 -7155 Kevin. Raymond@faa. gov John Goldfluss (949) 677 -3641 John. L. Goldfluss@faa. gov Derek Dunmire (314) 890 -4827 Derek. Dunmire@faa. gov Eric Stout (404) 305 -6066 Eric. Stout@faa. gov Parachute Demo SME (AFS-830) also Environmental Information Docs Mike Millard (513) 842 -9690 mike. millard@faa. gov Balloon SME (AFS-830) Jim Malecha (202) 267 -0858 james. malecha@faa. gov

OSG Special Events Coordinators FAA HQTs (202) 385 -6194 NOTAMS Gary Bobik (CTR) (202) 267 -6524 ATO Service Centers Lynda Otting Eastern Service Center (404) 305 -5577 Joe Ruddy Central Service Center (817) 222 -5858 Dean Theodor Western Service Center (206) 231 -2225 Greg Kardong Northwest MTN/Alaska ( 206) 231 -2230 Aviation Events Website - TFRs/Class D/Pointer Notams and Radio Frequency’s http: //www. faa. gov/about/initiatives/airshow/

FAA Emergency Response and Av. ERT Team • D. Shawn Fenn (AVS) (202) 267 -3719

FAA Aviation Events Policy • FAA Order 8900. 1 Vol 3 Ch 6 and Vol 6 Ch 10 • • Issue a Co. W/A for an aviation event and surveillance. New Revision FY 18 – Effective January 1, 2019 • FAA • • Statement of Aerobatic Competency Card (SAC) New Revision FY 18 • ACE • • Order 8900. 1 Vol 5 Ch 9 Manual ICAS/EAA ICAS Ver. 9. 0 - Effective January 1, 2019 EAA Wo. A Ver. 3. 0 - Effective January 1, 2019

• FAA Order 8900. 1, Volume 5, Chapter 9, Section 2 • • Issue a Co. W for Aerobatic Competency Evaluation/Practice (ACE/P). New Policy – 2018 • ACE/P Manual - ICAS • ICAS Ver. 1. 0 – 2018 • FAA Order 8900. 1 Vol 5 Ch 9 • Issue an Air Boss LOA /Air Boss Recognition Program • New Policy – 2018 • ABRP Manual - ICAS • ICAS Ver. 1. 0 - 2018

• FAA Order 8900. 1 Vol 3 Ch 5 • Issue a Co. W for an Aerobatic Practice Area and Contest Box • New Policy – 2018 • AC-91 -45 C • Aviation Events • Revision D – Public comment – December 2018 • AC 105 – 2 E • Parachute Operations • 2017

• Transport Canada (TC) – Pierre Ruel and Francis “Frank” Mercier and Gordon • CAR 623 • Canadian DND –Daryl Shyiak • BGA-100 TC – FAA and TC goal to continue work to align policies in FY 19

• Expanded requirements for what must be listed on site diagram • Add to diagrams term "congested area" - Omitted in Change 86 • Diagrams and language clarify’ s positioning of team lead and wingmen formation flight for each category of aircraft (Cat III) • Amended language for Night and Civil Twilight • Amended language for Helicopter Operations • Expanded language on feasibility studies and DD Form 2535 • Expanded instructions for completing FAA Form 7711 -2 • Latitude for pen and ink changes and electronic submissions • Submission of required documents at later date- notation required on FAA Form 7711 -2 • Clarification for balloon events • Sample Forms/Job Aids/Procedures moved to aviation events website

Military Command Approval • Military Approval – FAA Order 8900. 1 Vol 3 Ch 6 Sect 3 • Military Demonstration Require Command Approval • Military performer/team provides to event organizer prior to issuance of Co. W • Maneuvers package – Teams performing aerobatic demo • Profile – Team performing non-aerobatic demo • Reenactments, flybys (parade or racetrack), and flyovers) • A single map, aerial photograph, or written description profile must be submitted that clearly delineates where the various categories of aircraft will perform.

• Highest altitude available: 17, 999’ MSL (round up to 17 K) • TFRs are not published in Class A airspace, but higher protected airspace can be provided by the overlying ATC facility • Typically 5 NM radius from show center • Exceptions to increase up to 7 NM for density altitude only • Lateral limits must not cut through the lateral limits of an airport traffic area. • ATC can move non-participating aircraft through the TFR with coordination with air boss. The lat/longs must be in degrees, minutes, and seconds. . • The TFR Builder program only accept degrees, minutes, and seconds in whole numbers. No decimals. • Ensure Lat/longs on the TFR request and Co. W match. • Late submissions and requests for changes after the TFR NOTAMs have already been published were on the rise in 2018. • Thunderbirds and Blue Angels conduct a site observation flight upon arrival on Thursday. • This time period is frequently missed and last minute requests for a TFR are made. Attention to the arrival day site observation flight is prudent. • Air Boss name and single phone number that will be answered. • New TFR Checklist – Add POC for FSDO issuing Co. W/Co. W

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