DUBAI AIRSHOW AIRCRAFT MANUAL (2017)

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INTRODUCTION:

The 2017 edition of Dubai Airshow takes place at DWC – Al Maktoum International airport from Sunday
12

November to Thursday 16

November 2017.

This manual covers the operation and regulation of aircraft for both

flying and static display and is intended for the use of pilots

participating in the flying display activities of the air show and

complies with the UAE Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) CAAP 15

Flying Display Regulations.

Flying Displays will be held over, and in the area of, DWC‐Al Maktoum

International Airport. Procedures have been designed to enable

participants to display their aircraft to the fullest. However, every

precaution must be taken to protect the public from the inconvenience

of noise and the risk of accident.

The Flying Regulations and Air Forms for presenting aircraft at the

Dubai Airshow can be downloaded from the official website

w w w . d u b a i a i r s h o w . a e r o

Pilots are advised to study this manual carefully and where queries

arise seek clarification from the Deputy Chairman, Flying Control

Committee, who is contactable at the following telephone and email

address:

Tel:

+971 50-6445553

E-mail:

Ibrahim.ahli@dans.gov.ae

For queries regarding Static Aircraft Park contact:

Keith Barthelot
Tel:

+971 56-7343155

Email:

keith.barthelot@dubai.aero



For the avoidance of doubt, use of words ‘may’ ‘must’ ‘shall’ or ‘will’
within this manual are to be understood as mandatory requirements.



All ‘time’ mentioned in this manual are in local time. (UAE Local = UTC+4
Hour)



Throughout this Manual the Flying Control Committee will be
referred to as the FCC.

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TERMINOLOGY:

THE EVENT

DUBAI AIRSHOW 2017

Flying Display

Any flying activity deliberately performed for the
purpose of providing an exhibition or entertainment
at the event.

Crowd Line

The forward edge of the area intended for
spectators to which the public has access during a
Flying Display.

Display Line

A line defining the closest a display aircraft should
approach the Crowd Line.

FCC Chairman

The person responsible for the safe conduct of a
Flying Display.

Display Pilot

A  pilot  who  holds  a  Display  Authorization  or
Exemption,  issued  by  the  appropriate  national
authority,  which  allows  him  to  take  part  in  a  Flying
Display.

Spectator

A person attending a Flying Display and remaining
in the areas set aside for the public.

Display Authorization A national document detailing the types or groups

of aircraft in which a pilot is authorized to display,
together with any limitations and other specific
endorsements.

Airside

The area of the airfield within which aircraft
manoeuvring takes place and to which the public
DO NOT have access.

Landside

The area of the airfield within which aircraft
manoeuvring does not take place and public may
have access.

Event site

The area where the Chalets and Static Aircraft
Displays are located.

Static Aircraft Park

A park for aircraft to which the public has access.

Maintenance Park A park for aircraft to which the public has NO access.

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CONTENTS:

SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION ‐FLYING DISPLAY

SECTION 2

FLYING LIMITATIONS DURING FLYING DISPLAYS

SECTION 3

ATC PROCEDURES FOR FLYING DISPLAYS

SECTION 4

DIVERSION AERODROMES

SECTION 5

EJECTION AREA, RESCUE FACILITIES & FUEL SUPPLIERS

SECTION 6

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

SECTION 7

AERODROME INFORMATION

SECTION 8

APPENDIXES

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

FLYING DISPLAY

APPLICATION FOR SLOTS

All flights arriving/departing DWC airport for the Dubai Airshow event

from 12–16 November 2017 and also those planning in advance for

demonstration flights are required to have prior slot approval.

No operator shall operate to or from Al Maktoum International Airport without
first obtaining confirmed slots from Airport Coordination Limited (ACL).

ACL Slot Authority
Slot authority gives permission to operate at a specific date and a specific time
and includes time on the ground. Slot times are on/off block times.

Slot requests for exhibitor’s aircraft will be processed after

01 September 2017

on a first come first served basis. All slot requests should be agreed and finalised
by

01 November 2017

Requests should be sent to ACL’s slot request email address, as detailed below
using the IATA SSIM chapter 6 format. If you are not accustomed to SSIM please
send a completed Slot Request Form to the email address below. Please be
aware the manual processing times of the Slot Request Form may result in
lower priority of slot allocation. All requests must include arrival and departure
information.

For further information please contact ACL on:

Dubai Office: +971 4 216 2153 / +971 54 4799009
International Office: +44 208 5640 612

SSIM SLOT REQUESTS
Email:

slots@acl-international.com

SLOT REQUEST FORM
Email:

dxbstaff@acl-international.com

Website:

http://www.acl-uk.org/acl-international/

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Exhibitors are required to submit the following Air forms by 10th

September 2017 for presenting aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.

AIR FORMS

DESCRIPTIONS

AIR 1

Aircraft Information.

Application to present Air 1 form required for each
aircraft being exhibited.

AIR 2

Aircraft Clearance and Flight Display.

To be completed for all for all aircraft accepted for
Flying Display and Customer Demonstration.

AIR 3

Aircraft maintenance park storage cabins.

To be completed by Exhibitors to apply for
maintenance area passes, storage cabins.

AIR 4

Confirmation of Aircraft insurance.

To be completed for each aircraft being exhibited.

AIR 5

Aircraft Security Fencing.

To be completed by Exhibitors to apply for Security
Fencing.

DESCRIPTION OF FLYING DISPLAY

Exhibitors presenting aircraft in the flying display must submit for each

aircraft a full written description on F o r m Air 2 with accompanying

sketch of the flight manoeuvres and linking manoeuvres to be used in the

proposed display in both good and bad weather conditions. Should it

subsequently become necessary to change or reduce the length of the

flight display, only those maneuvers shown may be performed.

DEFINITION OF AEROBATIC MANOEUVRE

An aerobatic manoeuvre is defined as any manoeuvre exceeding 60° of
roll or pitch.

CHANGES TO THE FLYING DISPLAY

The FCC has the authority to exclude any particular manoeuvre,

manoeuvres or the complete flight display. In this event, a revised flight

display form (FORM AIR 2) must be submitted and will have to be

demonstrated to the satisfaction of the FCC before the aircraft can

participate in the flying displays. Additionally, if the pilot wishes to alter

his flight display, FORM AIR 2 must be amended with all new manoeuvres

and linking manoeuvres not previously authorized on the Form.

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AIRCREW CURRENCY

Pilots must be in current flying practice on the type of aircraft they will be

presenting. Pilots must be able to satisfy the FCC of their flying currency

at the time of the Flying Display by presenting authenticated evidence of

their flying hours on type during the previous three months, total flying

hours and previous display experience. Civilian pilots must hold the

appropriate National License/Authority to Fly.

WEATHER CONDITIONS GOVERNING DISPLAY

Bad weather conditions, when the display is permitted, are defined as

cloud base at or below 1500 feet and visibility less than 5000 meters. In

all weather conditions pilots shall maintain 1,000 feet horizontally and

vertically clear of cloud.

CONTROL OF THE PRESENTATION OF AIRCRAFT

Control of aircraft flying displays including all individual and combined

rehearsals is vested by the Organisers in the Flying Control Committee

(FCC). Exhibitors presenting aircraft and their pilots must comply with the

Organisers’ regulations governing the presentation and flying of aircraft

and all subsequent instructions issued by the FCC. The Organisers

reserve the right to change and interpret any regulation governing the

presentation and flying of aircraft.

The Flying Control Committee is empowered to withdraw the flight display

approval of any pilot who willfully disregards instructions or disobeys the

regulations.

BRIEFING/DEBRIEFING REQUIREMENT

During the period of the exhibition, and for the Dress Rehearsal, all pilots

taking part in the flying display activities shall attend the daily briefing

held at

1200 hours local time in the FCC Briefing Room

. They are to sign

the Display Authorization Sheet to signify that they have received and

understood the Briefing.

Note:

Pilots will not be allowed to participate in the day’s display unless they

have attended the daily Briefing.

Debriefings will be conducted whenever the need arises. Pilots will be

informed accordingly.

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS –INDIVIDUAL PRACTICES & VALIDATIONS

To enable pilots to familiarise themselves with the display area, time will

be allocated for individual practices. These practices may be conducted

between 1000hrs – 1200hrs local time and 1500hrs to 1700hrs on

Wednesday 8th Nov, Thursday 9th Nov and Friday 10th Nov. The FCC will

arrange individual practice times for pilots upon request, after initial

briefing.

Allocation of flying time slots for display aircraft during the practice and validation
period will be strictly controlled by the FCC.

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Participating pilots must ensure adherence to the slot procedures at all

times.

To avoid disruption of commercial traffic in Al Maktoum International,
the following procedures will apply.

Under normal circumstances only one nominated pilot per display

aircraft will be permitted and it is expected that each display pilot

will require no more than 3 practices inclusive of a validation flight.

Approval to carry out additional practice flights and/or for additional

pilots to fly will be dependent on the number of display aircraft

participating in the event plus the total number of slots available.

Late arrival during the practice and validation period may result in

insufficient practice slots available and render the aircraft/pilot

ineligible to participate in the Flying Display.

Practice and/or validation flights are not permitted outside the times
stated above.

Failure to complete a satisfactory validation will disqualify the pilot from
participation in the Flying Displays.

Acceptance for Flying Display:

Participants will be advised in writing of the FCC’s acceptance of their

proposed flying displays upon successful completion of validation flights.

Pilots’ undertaking:

After having their flight display approved by the FCC, pilots must

undertake that their flight displays during the Flying Display will conform

in every respect to the approved demonstration.

10.

DRESS REHEARSAL

A dress rehearsal will take place on Saturday 11th November, 2017 at Al

Maktoum International Airport between the hours of 1400–1700 local

time.

11.

FLYING DISPLAY

Flying Display will take place daily from Sunday 12th to Thursday 16

t h

November, 2017 at Al Maktoum International Airport between hours of

1400–1700 local time.

12.

PARTICIPATING AIRCRAFT

Participating aircraft must be exhibited for the full period of the Dubai

Airshow, i.e. Sunday 12th to Thursday 1 6

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N o v e m b e r 2017

inclusive.

13.

ESSENTIAL CREW

Only essential aircrew will be approved by the FCC to fly during the
demonstrations (i.e. no passengers).

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CUSTOMER DEMONSTRATIONS

Pilots wishing to carry out demonstration flights will have access to ATC

Flight Briefing office located in the FCC block and must file a standard

ICAO flight plan. Approval will be subject to availability of slot times.

Repositioning of aircraft must be arranged in advance with the Airside

Operations Duty Manager, who is contactable at the following Email and

telephone numbers:

Email:

Vijaykumar.Raghavan@dubaiairports.ae

Mobile:

TBC 14 days prior to show

15.

TOWBARS

Exhibitors are required to provide a tow bar for each aircraft presented,

suitably identified and available for all of the aircraft’s movements.

Exhibitors are responsible for the connection and disconnection of tow bars

and the pilot or a member of the Exhibitor’s ground crew will be required

to operate the aircraft’s brakes during ground movements.

16.

AIRCRAFT PARKING

Upon arrival, aircraft taking part in either or both of the Static and Flying

Displays will be allocated a parking position within the Aircraft Park.

Exhibitors are required to ensure that either a pilot or a member of the

ground crew is contactable at all times in the event that the FCC should

require the aircraft to be moved. Exhibitors are also to ensure that aircraft

are moved promptly and as directed by the Aircraft Park Officials of the

FCC.

17.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURE

Upon arrival, or at the first opportunity thereafter, the Captain of each

exhibited aircraft, whether for static display only and/or flying display, is to

report to the FCC Office for registration and briefing. The office is located

on the first floor of the air show control tower block and will be

operational daily between the hours of 0800–1800 local time.

18.

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS

After landing at DWC Al Maktoum, the Crew will be met by Jetex courtesy

vehicles and escorted for Immigration and Customs formalities. There are

no custom charges for Dubai Airshow Exhibit ors .

19.

DEPARTURE PROCEDURE

Exhibited aircraft are required to remain in the Aircraft Park area until the

show closes at 1730 hours local time on the last day of the Exhibition.

Departures should be planned accordingly and Flight Plans can be

submitted to ATC through the Operations Room of the FCC.

After the exhibition day all departures to be planned after 1100hrs to

avoid departure congestion at exit gates. The Dubai CTA will be busy with

commercial OMDB departure between 0700hrs to 1100hrs.

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SECURITY

Exhibitors are required to ensure that aircraft in the Static Park are

attended at all times during the Exhibition open hours.

21.

BIRD ACTIVITY

Flocks of gulls are active in the vicinity of the airport from November to

March with maximum numbers between early December and mid-

February. Concentration of gulls prevalent at the Municipal Waste Dump 3.5

NM WNW of RWY 12/30.

Note:

Bird Concentration Chart is not provided. Information above is based on

predicted activity from the Wildlife Hazard Management Study.

22.

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) DEMONSTRATIONS

Participants proposing to demonstrate UAS vehicles at the Event should advise
the Organizers as soon as possible.

23.

UAS VEHICLE FLYING TIMES

Specific times, to be advised, will be set aside for flying of UAS vehicles during
which all other aircraft flying movements will be suppressed.

24.

PROPOSAL TO DISPLAY A UAS VEHICLE

Participants will be required to provide the following detailed information

(a)

A technical description of the UAS covering size, weights, speeds,
control systems, emergency systems etc.

(b)

A detailed description of the proposed display flights including the
planned heights, speeds and manoeuvres that will be carried out
during the display.

(c)

A clear indication of how control of the UAS will be maintained during
the launch, flying and recovery of the UAS.

(d)

A description of the various failure modes with the UAS and details
on how the vehicle Control public safety will be maintained through
the failure modes.

(e)

Details (including copies) of any license or certification held by the
UAS operator and a resume of the operators experience in operating
UAS vehicles.

(f)

A risk assessment/safety case to specifically cover the UAS flying at a
public event and to detail the mitigations to eliminate, as far as is
reasonably practicable, any risk to the public by both normal flight
conditions and any possible emergency event.

(g)

How the participant plans to position the UAS into Air show area.

(h)

Any other information which the participant believes will be useful in
determining the safety aspects of the planned display flight.

(i)

The FCC reserve the right to refuse to permit any UAS vehicle to fly at
the Event if, in the opinion of the FCC, the appropriate level of public
safety cannot be achieved.

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(j)

UAS vehicle demonstrations will be required to validate the display
for the FCC in the same manner as manned aircraft during the period.

(k)

UAS vehicle operators will be required to attend the daily pilot
briefings.

The FCC shall provide the following facilities:

The link between display crews and all other functions for the
purpose of Display Flights, Validation flights and Customer
Demonstration Flights.

Allocation of slot times for Practice and Validation Flights and also
Customer Demonstration flights.

Arranging facilities for self-briefing, flight briefing, meteorology, and
matters pertaining to general flying.

Local NOTAMs, maps and charts (for reference)

The daily flying programme will be confirmed by 17.30 on the
preceding day and be published via the official airshow website.

A dedicated meteorological office will be situated in the FCC block.
And a meteorological briefing shall be included in the pilots briefing
each day.

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FLYING LIMITATIONS:

DURING FLYING DISPLAYS

FLIGHT SAFETY

During the Flying Display, it is the intention of the FCC to permit

skilful and convincing displays, but flight safety and the safety of the

public are of paramount importance. Only manoeuvres consistent

with the design role of the aircraft will be permitted.

The display area has been graded by height, and has a minimum

height of 300 feet AGL.

In the interest of the safety of the general public, it is essential that

the new parameters are adhered to at all times. The shape of the

aerobatic boxes emphasizes the rule that all aircraft must climb to

300 feet AGL before crossing the airfield boundary.

FLIGHT MANOEUVRE / HEIGHT RULES

These rules define the ultimate limits never to be exceeded. Aircrew must

provide themselves with the necessary margin so as not to risk

exceeding these rules.

These rules will be firmly enforced. The FCC has the authority to tailor

these rules to each type of aircraft presented. The Committee is

authorised to dictate particular constraints to certain types of aircraft.

Professionalism and flight discipline are essential. In particular, all

manoeuvres contrary to the normal usage of the aircraft are prohibited.

Only manoeuvres which have been agreed by the FCC may be
performed.

No manoeuvre is to be attempted which is likely to jeopardise the

safety of spectators in the event of mishap or misjudgment.

Aircraft may not be turned towards the spectators unless the turn is
completed north of the Display Line.

Aircraft are not to be flown outside the aircraft’s proven limitations.

Aircraft are not to be flown under asymmetric power.

Aircraft are not to exceed a true airspeed of M=0.90.

Aircraft may not be flown closer to the spectators than the display
line of the display (see Appendix C).

Flying displays must be carried out at or above a minimum height of

300 feet or 90 metres above ground level. After take-off, aircraft

are to be climbed to that height or above, before any aerobatic

manoeuvres are carried out.

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Manoeuvres in the looping plane which involve pulling through, or

recovery from, the vertical must be completed by 500 feet above

ground level.

All helicopter aerobatics must be executed and completed by 500
feet above ground level.

Helicopter aerobatics are permitted only by those helicopters which

have a certified capability proved to the satisfaction of the FCC.

Helicopters are not permitted to perform more than one rolling or
looping manoeuvre during any one pass.

Due to the limitations of the flying display area, any proposals for

helicopters to carry under slung loads during their display must be

put forward to the FCC for consideration and possible approval.

During demonstrations aircraft must commence a climb from the

minimum display height and be above 500 feet above ground level

before crossing outside the airfield boundary line.

Notes:

The above limitations do not affect any more stringent limitations

imposed by national authorities, manufacturers or other operating

authorities.

The FCC is empowered to impose increased limitations on individual
aircraft at their discretion.

Dispensations will only be given in exceptional circumstances.

CARRIAGE OF LIVE ORDNANCE/ARMAMENT

No live ordnance/armament or radioactive material may be carried on

aircraft during the flying display. No equipment transmitting powerful

electromagnetic signals or lasers are to be operated during flight.

BREACH OF FLYING DISCIPLINE

Breaches of flying discipline are liable, in the first instance, to result in the

pilot being required to break off his display and land. It may also result in

the aircraft being suspended from flying for the remaining period of the

Exhibition.

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ATC PROCEDURES & FLYING DISPLAYS:

DISPLAY AREA/AEROBATIC AREA

A restricted area around DWC Al Maktoum International Airport, whose lateral

and vertical limits are indicated in Appendix A, will be ‘sterile’ during rehearsal

and display timings. (refer to Dubai CTA Chart for minimum altitudes). Aerobatic

displays will b e confined to an inner area called the ‘Display box’ (see Appendix

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

During the Flying Display, control will be exercised by the FCC at all

times, on the discreet radio frequency allocated for this purpose.

The authority of the FCC is absolute in that instructions given in the

interest of safety, such as “abort take‐off”, “abort display”, “clear

the area”, etc., are mandatory and must be complied with

immediately.

Control of flying will be exercised by R/T using the English language

and all pilots participating in the presentation of aircraft must be

adequately fluent in this language.

R/T PHRASEOLOGY

Standard ICAO phraseology will be used. Limited R/T procedure for the

purpose of the display will be defined at the daily briefings.

ORDER OF APPEARANCE

The order of appearance of flying display aircraft will be provided to
participating pilots at the daily briefing.

TIMINGS

At the daily briefings, pilots will be informed of timings relevant to
individual displays.

SEQUENCING PROCEDURE

Sequencing procedures will be defined daily at the pre‐display briefing.

Pilots must start‐up and taxi accordingly to make good their take‐off

times.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Whilst every effort will be made to sequence aircraft smoothly,

disruptions may occur. Pilots are required to carry sufficient fuel for their

display and a minimum of 30 minutes reserve to cater for such

disruptions. If, for any reason, this should not be possible or practical, the

pilots concerned are to request exemption to the rule from the FCC.

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EJECTION AREA, RESCUE FACILITIES & FUEL SUPPLIERS:

Any pilot with an emergency necessitating abandoning the aircraft but

which is still controllable should set course for the Ejection Area shown

in Appendix A.

Whenever possible aircraft should be abandoned in straight flight and

clear of populated areas, provided that this does not prejudice the

chance of successful abandonment.

The pilot should set the aircraft controls such that the aircraft will crash
in the designated area after he has abandoned it.

The pilot should give the maximum possible warning of ejection to
improve the chances of rescue.

Rescue Facilities: A Search and Rescue helicopter will be on standby at
Al Maktoum International Airport throughout the period of the flying
display.

FUEL SUPPLIERS:

COMPANY

NAME

TELEPHONE

MOBILE

Shell

Ziad Sousso

04-3035275

050-6533572

Ziad.soussou@shell.com

Shell

Mohamed El Fatatry

04-303 5279

056-4049771

Mohamed.Elfatatry@shell.com

Emarat

Lila Kazim
Emojet Business Specialist

04-4061524 &
04-3434444

Laila_kazim@emarat.ae

Emarat

Salem Bin Suloom
Senior Manager Aviation Sales

04-4061521

050-6449953

Salem_BinSuloom@emarat.ae

Chevron

Santosh Kumar

04-3133947

050-6402152

skumar@chevron.com

ENOC

Ms Tatev Avetikyan

04-3134641

050-2579008

Tatev.avetikyan@enoc.com

BP Middle
East

Mr. Michel Saba

04-3079223

056-6034485

michel.saba@uk.bp.com

ADNOC

Mohamed Mahfoudh

02-6901420

050-6622273

mohamed.mahfoudh@adnocdistribution.ae

ADNOC

Hareb Khamis Al Dhaheri

02-6770469

050-6225536

Hareb.aldhaheri@adnoc-dist.ae

ADNOC

Mohd Ali Al Hosani

02-6766424
02-6901422

050-3298932

mohammed.ali@adnocdistribution.ae

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GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, SERVICES & DETAILING (GSE):

AEM INTERNATIONAL & AEM LOGISTICS

Official Ground Support
Equipment provider for
aircraft under 75 tonnes & Aircraft Detailing

Mr Ulrich Koch

Email:

ukoch@aeminternational.com

support@aemlogistics.com

Office: +1 514 695 1331

Mob: +1 514 887 0798

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