Certificate of Waiver & The Air Boss

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10 Things Every Air Show Organizer Must Understand

Every air show starts with two words that decide whether the event happens at all: Certificate of Waiver. This video walks first-time organizers through the ten things they need to understand about the FAA Certificate of Waiver (Form 7711-2) and the Air Boss role that operates under it — from the legal foundation of the CoW through FSDO lead times, site surveys, performer categories, mandatory safety briefings, weather minimums, emergency planning, and the Air Boss’s operational authority on show day.

What Will You Learn?

  • You must use the new September 2025 edition of DD Form 2535.
  • The form now features eight sections, with FAA coordination moved to Section 8.
  • Static displays, flyovers, and parachute teams are now exempt from FSDO review.
  • Air Force requests must be submitted via their website rather than the PDF form.
  • Army, Navy, and Marine Corps requests require emailing the PDF to outreach offices.
  • Major demonstration teams like the Blue Angels require a 2-year lead time.
  • Single aircraft TAC Demo teams generally require a 1-year lead time.
  • The FAA requires a minimum 45-day review window for all aerial event coordination.
  • An approved form only confirms eligibility and does not guarantee a booking.
  • The requesting organization, not military personnel or promoters, must complete the form.
  • Section 5 details significant logistical costs that must be factored into event budgets.

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