CAA Post Flying Display Season Safety Survey 2026

Tyro Display Pilot (TDA) Display Pilot (DA) Display Pilot Evaluator (DAE) Flying Display Director (FDD) Flying Control Committee (FCC) Event Organiser (EO) Air Display Event Commentator Air Display Team Commentator Air Display Team Manager / Staff SAG (Safety Advisory Group) member Other (please specify)

have a strong safety culture have an established Safety Management System incorporate Risk Management strategies into their air display activities use human factors knowledge and error management principles to help improve safety effectively communicate both routine and safety-related information have a reputation for high-quality performance rarely deviate from operating procedures, flying regulations or general flight discipline report all adverse incidents, near misses and issues encountered during a flying display always deal with errors, mistakes and rule-breaking in a consistent manner operate a just culture where the reporting of safety violations, unsafe behaviour or human error is encouraged never pressure personnel – intentionally or otherwise – to cut corners to accomplish their tasks have personnel who work effectively as a team allow adequate time to complete all aspects of the task in a safe and proper manner (including preparation and paperwork) monitor the effectiveness of personnel to ensure that they are not affected by fatigue or extreme tiredness have readily accessible and current publications (e.g. Operations Manuals, CAP403 and CAP1724) successfully communicate lessons from safety events/incidents provide a working environment conducive to high quality and safe working, and rest