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Aviation Support Guidance                                 
August 2001

Ref (a) CHINFO Aviation Support Guidance Msg 222230Z Jan 99
Ref (b) SECNAV INST 5720.44a, DoN PA Regulations
Ref (c) OPNAV INST 3710.7r 
Ref (d) DD form 2535 - Request For Military Aerial Support.

1.   As outlined in reference (a), approval for Naval Aviation 
events rests with CHINFO.  This message reiterates current 
policy concerning Naval Aviation support approval authority and 
supercedes reference (a).

2.   Aircraft static displays onboard U.S. installations may be 
approved by TYCOMs or installation commanders IAW reference (b).  
Static displays off base require CHINFO approval.  This includes 
all pep and COMREL program support activities.
 
3.   A flyover is defined as a flight of one or more aircraft 
(maximum of four) over a fixed point at a specified time and not 
involving aerobatics or demonstrations.
 
          (a)  Flyovers are normally held in conjunction with 
events commemorating one of the following five nationally 
recognized patriotic holidays: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, 
Independence Day,  POW-MIA recognition day, and Veterans Day.  
Events must include a formal ceremony commemorating the holiday, 
and must be within seven days of the traditional holiday date.

           (b)  Flyovers may also be held to accent ceremonial 
events of exceptional importance.

           (c)  Flyovers in support of events onboard U.S. 
installations may be approved at the TYCOM level. Flyovers 
performed off base require CHINFO approval.

           (d)  Inclusion of any aerobatic or other maneuvers 
requiring  waivers of federal aviation regulations constitutes 
an aerial  demonstration.  TYCOMs may approve on-base aerial 
demonstrations of organic assets only.  All aerial 
demonstrations off base require CHINFO approval.

           (e)  Approval of flyovers or aerial demonstrations 
does not constitute authority to deviate from the applicable 
Federal Air Regulations (FARs) pertaining to speed and altitude.

           (f)  Prior to any aerial demonstrations being 
conducted, the FAA's Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) 
must approve, in  writing, any waivers to the applicable FARs.

4.  An aerial review is defined as a flyover consisting of 
multiple formations or a formation of aircraft from multiple 
services.  Participation in aerial reviews requires CHINFO 
approval.

 5.  Missing man formations are reserved for memorial or funeral 
services for dignitaries of the armed forces and the federal 
government and active duty aviation rated/designated personnel.

           (a)  Missing man formations may also be approved in 
conjunction with solemn ceremonies (of high-level regional or 
national significance) being held in conjunction with memorial 
day, POW-MIA  recognition day, or Veterans Day events.

           (b)  Aircraft participating in other events must 
avoid formations which could be misinterpreted as a missing man 
formation.

           (c)  Missing man formations for events other than 
funerals require CHINFO approval.
      
6.  All requests for media, VIP or orientation/indoctrination 
flights must be submitted via message to TYCOM for approval, 
OPNAV (N889J3) for physiology waivers and CHINFO media ops (OI-
2) for concurrence.  These flights are point a to point a, per 
reference (c), and do not require submission of a DD 2535 
(reference (d)).
      
7.  Overseas unified and specified commanders are the approval 
authority for participation in COMREL events occurring within 
their AOR, and not on U.S. military installations.

8.  Submit requests to CHINFO, no later than 90 days in advance 
for airshows, 45 days for flyovers, and 30 days for static 
displays.  Use reference (d) to request approval for aviation 
support of public events.  Previous editions are obsolete.
      
9.  Request aviation units submit feedback to CHINFO Aviation 
Support Coordinator via phone, fax or email.  Include aircraft, 
event title, city, date and capacity of attendance, i.e. 
flyover, demo or static display. 

10.  Request widest possible dissemination of this message.  
ALCON are reminded naval recruiting is greatly enhanced by naval 
aircraft participation in aviation-related events.  Event 
coordinators must contact local recruiters to coordinate 
assistance.  Names and telephone numbers of local recruiters may 
be obtained via COMNAVCRUITCOM at (DSN) 882-9055 or commercial 
(901) 874-9068.

11.  This message has been coordinated with CNO (N88).

12.  CHINFO Aviation Support Coordinator (OI-512), (DSN) 222-
4722, COMM (703) 692-4722, FAX (703) 695-3478

                          -USN-