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42-617: The Bournemouth Air Festival is an annual air show held along the coast at Bournemouth , in Dorset , England. It has featured aircraft from the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy , as well as civil aviation displays. Since its formation in 2008, the festival claims to have entertained over ten million people. The festival usually takes place in late August, over four days including dusk and night air displays with live music. It

84-556: A broader range of equipments. Apprentices had exclusive use of the 'AT Club' (Apprentice Technicians Club) and also to the Bletchley Park 'Radio Shack', based in the old DF hut near the entrance to Block D, with a call-sign of 'G4BWD' – 'Golf Four Building Works Department', able to access the 2-metre band, with a Yagi attached to the remnant of the DF antenna on top of the building, and a "long wire" for HF use. In 1974, STE developed

126-417: A business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and other services are promoted to potential customers. Many air shows are held in support of local, national or military charities. Military air firms often organise air shows at military airfields as a public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the profile of the military. Air "seasons" vary around

168-539: A demonstration of a jet suit made by Gravity Industries , the pilot, Dr Angelo Grubisic landed in the sea, having only just taken off. He was not injured but brought to shore by lifeguards. During the 2021 festival, a Boeing A75N1 (PT17) Stearman biplane, that had performed as part of the AeroSuperBatics wing-walking display at the festival, crashed into the sea in Poole Harbour . The aircraft suffered

210-632: A few stalls on the ground. Air displays can be held during day or night with the latter becoming increasingly popular. Air shows often, but do not always, take place over airfields; some have been held over the grounds of stately homes or castles and over the sea at coastal resorts. The first public international airshow, at which many types of aircraft were displayed and flown, was the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne , held Aug. 22–29, 1909 in Reims . This had been preceded by what may have been

252-556: A field in Throop , Dorset . The incident occurred after a display at festival when the Red Arrows were returning to Bournemouth International Airport. It was determined that Flt Lt Egging was incapacitated due to the effects of g-force induced loss of consciousness until very shortly before impact.Egging was the first Red Arrows pilot to die in an aircraft crash in the 21st century, since Flt Lt Neil Duncan MacLachlan, in 1988. During

294-518: A large loss of life, such as the 1988 Ramstein air show disaster (70 deaths) in Germany and the 2002 Sknyliv air show disaster (77 deaths) in Ukraine . Because of these accidents, the various aviation authorities around the world have set rules and guidance for those running and participating in air displays. For example, after the breakup of an aircraft at 1952 Farnborough air show (31 deaths),

336-482: A large range of speeds. Manoeuvres include aileron rolls, barrel rolls, hesitation rolls, Cuban-8s, tight turns, high-alpha flight, a high-speed pass, double Immelmans, and touch-and-gos. Tactical demos may include simulated bomb drops, sometimes with pyrotechnics on the ground for effect. Aircraft with special characteristics that give them unique capabilities will often display those in their demos; For example, Russian fighters with thrust vectoring may be used to perform

378-494: A loss of power during the display, causing the pilot, David Barrell, to abort the performance and fly away from the festival site, before ditching into the sea. The pilot and Kirsten Pobjoy, who was wing-walking, suffered minor injuries. The footage of the crash was captured on CCTV from the nearby Haven Hotel . It was discovered the cause of the accident was oil being prevented from reaching the engine by metal strap supporting an oil pipe failing. AeroSuperBatics returned to fly during

420-464: A new London branch office at Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf by that July. General aviation is an official category that covers a wide range of unscheduled air activity such as flying clubs and training establishments. In 2013 the CAA announced a new approach to regulating GA which will be more proportionate. A new dedicated GA unit was established in 2014 www.caa.co.uk/ga The CAA was also responsible for

462-700: A public corporation of the Department for Transport since then. The Air Registration Board became the Airworthiness Division of the Authority. The Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16) was an act of Parliament to address evolving conditions, and currently governs air flight in the UK. Responsibility for air traffic control in the UK passed to NATS in the run-up to the establishment of its public-private partnership in 2001. The priorities of

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504-673: A transition period, the United Kingdom left EASA on 31 December 2020. The transport secretary Grant Shapps said "As you would expect from an independent nation, we can't be subject to the rules and laws made by somebody else, so we can't accept rules from the EU commission and we can't accept rulings in terms of court cases from the European court of justice or anybody else, any more than the US would". Guy Francis Johnson (formerly Secretary of

546-585: A variety of other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking, radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter rescues and sky diving . Specialist aerobatic aircraft have powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable of very high roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops. Larger airshows can be headlined by military jet demonstration teams, such as

588-995: Is EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , with approximately 10,000 aircraft participating annually. The biggest military airshow in the world is the Royal International Air Tattoo , at RAF Fairford in England . On the other hand, FIDAE in II Air Brigade of the FACH , next to the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago , Chile , is the largest aerospace fair in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere . Some airshows are held as

630-400: Is a whole raft of legislation concerning health & safety, in particular corporate manslaughter , which can involve the event organiser being charged with a criminal offence if any of the insurances and risk assessments are not fully completed well in advance of the event. Rules govern the distance from the crowds that aircraft must fly. These vary according to the rating of the pilot/crew,

672-830: Is armed with torpedoes , Harpoon anti-ship missiles , and other weapons, can drop and monitor sonobuoys , and can operate in conjunction with other assets, including the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It was the second engagement in the UK of the year for the aircraft, flown by the US Navy at the 2019 festival. Supermarine Spitfire Mk1XT ‘Grace’ G-LFIX ‘ML407’ Supermarine Spitfire TR IX Supermarine Spitfire X1X PS853 Vickers Supermarine Spitfire X1X PS853 – G-RRGN G-LFIX (‘Grace’ Spitfire Mk1XT ‘ML407’) G-RRGN (Vickers Supermarine Spitfire X1X PS853) G-IBSY (Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vc ‘EE602’) G-RSAF The team

714-568: Is designed to reassure customers that their money is safe, and will provide assistance in the event of a travel company failure. Before 1972, regulation of aviation was the responsibility of the Air Registration Board . The CAA was established in 1972, under the terms of the Civil Aviation Act 1971 (c. 75), following the recommendations of a government committee chaired by Sir Ronald Edwards . The CAA has been

756-403: Is organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), and is estimated to generate about £30 million of trade annually for local businesses. The new BCP Council administration is assessing the financial viability of the event for the future. The festival started in 2008, being held from Thursday 28 August to Sunday 31 August. (all days) The festival is free to visit and

798-593: Is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the United Kingdom. Its areas of responsibility include: The CAA is a public corporation of the Department for Transport , liaising with the government via the Standards Group of the Cabinet Office . The CAA directly or indirectly regulates all aspects of aviation in the UK. In some aspects of aviation it

840-414: Is the primary regulator. The UK government requires that the CAA's costs are met entirely from its charges on those whom it regulates. Unlike many other countries, there is no direct government funding of the CAA's work. It is classed as a public corporation, established by statute, in the public sector. The connection it has with the government is via the machinery of government and the Standards Group of

882-597: The Cabinet Office . The CAA regulates (approximately): The CAA also oversees the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL). By law, every UK travel company which sells air holidays and flights is required to hold an ATOL, which stands for Air Travel Organiser's Licence. If a travel company with an ATOL ceases trading, the ATOL scheme protects customers who had booked holidays with the firm. It ensures they do not get stranded abroad or lose money. The scheme

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924-527: The cobra maneuver or the Kulbit , while VTOL aircraft such as the Harrier may display such vertical capabilities or perform complex maneuvers with them. Some military air shows also feature demonstrations of aircraft ordnance in airstrikes and close air support , using either blanks or live munitions . Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred, sometimes with

966-789: The "off-season" does not mean a period of inactivity; pilots and performers use this time for maintenance and practice. The type of displays seen at shows are constrained by a number of factors, including the weather and visibility. Most aviation authorities now publish rules and guidance on minimum display heights and criteria for differing conditions. In addition to the weather, pilots and organizers must also consider local airspace restrictions. Most exhibitors will plan "full", "rolling" and "flat" display for varying weather and airspace conditions. The types of shows vary greatly. Some are large scale military events with large flying displays and ground exhibitions while others held at small local airstrips can often feature just one or two hours of flying with just

1008-533: The 2022 festival. During the first day of the 2022 festival, Dorset Police seized three drones after they were flown in restricted airspace.Restricted airspace is governed by the Civilian Aviation Authority ( CAA ) Air Navigation Order 2016, specifically Article 241 (endangering the safety of any person or property). Prior to the 2023 festival, Dorset Police launched an unrelated murder investigation after human remains were found nearby to

1050-595: The ARB) succeeded Lord Brabazon as chairman on his retirement. GFJ died in February 1969. Sir Nigel Foulkes was Chairman of the CAA from 1977 to 1982, coming into the post from five years of chairing the British Airports Authority . Sir Roy McNulty (−2009) was in post as chair for eight years until his retirement in 2009. Dame Deirdre Hutton (August 2009 – August 2020) was appointed to chair

1092-505: The CAA in 2009 by Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon . and was still posted in 2017. Sir Stephen Hillier (August 2020 – ) was approved by Parliament in June 2020 and took the post in August of the same year. Andrew Haines was Chief Executive until 2018 when his term of office was allowed to expire normally. On 30 November 2017, the board appointed Richard Moriarty to replace him. He acceded

1134-690: The United States Navy Blue Angels , United States Air Force Thunderbirds , Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds , Royal Air Force Red Arrows , and Swiss Air Force Patrouille Suisse , among many others. Solo military demos, also known as tactical demos, feature one aircraft. The demonstration focuses on the capabilities of modern military aircraft . The display will usually demonstrate the aircraft's very short (and often very loud) rolls, fast speeds, slow approach speeds, as well as their ability to quickly make tight turns, to climb quickly, and their ability to be precisely controlled at

1176-837: The calibration of navigation and approach aids until the Flight Calibration Services group was privatised and sold to Flight Precision Ltd in 1996. The history of the Civil Aviation Flying Unit (CAFU) can be traced back to the Air Ministry's Civil Operations Fleet founded in 1944. The CAA and its predecessors have operated 49 aircraft of 13, primarily British, aircraft types including de Havilland Tiger Moths , Avro Ansons , Airspeed Consuls , Percival Princes , de Havilland Doves , Hawker Siddeley HS 748s and Hawker Siddeley HS 125s . The roles performed by CAFU aircraft included: Beyond

1218-468: The chair, as recorded by letter upon the accession to government of the Cameron–Clegg coalition were, chief amongst others: From 1 April 2014, the CAA took over a number of aviation security functions from the Department for Transport . The new Directorate of Aviation Security within the CAA now manages rule-making and compliance to deliver proportionate and focussed regulation for UK aviation to ensure

1260-479: The festival and the festival was unaffected. [REDACTED] Media related to Bournemouth Air Festival at Wikimedia Commons Air show The largest air show measured by number of exhibitors and size of exhibit space is Le Bourget , followed by Farnborough , with the Dubai Airshow and Singapore Airshow both claiming third place. The largest air show or fly-in by number of participating aircraft

1302-811: The festival site is 1.5 miles long between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers. The RAF Village is on the East Overcliff. The Royal Navy village, with the Army and Royal Marines, is on the beach in Zone2. There are vehicles, have-a-go equipment and personnel to speak to. A number of aircraft have been involved over various displays, including: Supermarine Spitfire Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc PZ865 Hawker Sea Fury T.20 Hispano HA-1112-M4L Buchón ‘White 9’ P-51D Mustang ‘Miss Helen’ The P-8 operates in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. It

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1344-428: The festival site. As a result of enquiries, two people were arrested and as of January 2024, they are awaiting trial. An access route to the beach was cordoned off as part of the investigation. Organisers of the festival liaised with Dorset Police regarding the investigation, stating they would make 'any minor changes to our organisational arrangements' if they were required. The original cordon remained in place throughout

1386-583: The first ever gathering of enthusiasts, June 28 – July 19 of the same year at the airfield at La Brayelle , near Douai . Before World War II , air shows were associated with long-distance air races, often lasting many days and covering thousands of miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series of aerial demos of short duration. Most air shows feature warbirds , aerobatics, and demonstrations of modern military aircraft, and many air shows offer

1428-686: The ground. To gain such authorisations, the pilots will have to demonstrate to an examiner that they can perform to those limits without endangering themselves, ground crew or spectators. Despite display rules and guidances, accidents have continued to happen. However, air show accidents are rare and where there is proper supervision air shows have impressive safety records. Each year, organizations such as International Council of Air Shows and European Airshow Council meet and discuss various subjects including air show safety where accidents are discussed and lessons learned. Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom) The Civil Aviation Authority ( CAA )

1470-670: The highest standards of security across the civil aviation sector. Air Safety Support International, a subsidiary of the CAA, is responsible for air safety in the British Overseas Territories . The CAA also manages all national security vetting for the aviation industry. The United Kingdom was a member of the Joint Aviation Authorities , which became the European Aviation Safety Agency . Following Brexit and

1512-941: The home of Flight Calibration; however, in 1996 the department was moved to Teesside Airport near Darlington ( County Durham ) with the photographic laboratory services contracted out to a local company, HighLight Photographics. In the early 70's CAASTE was based in Block D with further Navigation Aid and Radar classrooms on the northwest corner of the park (now occupied by housing). The STE trained technicians to maintain airport and en-route telecommunications and navigational aids for UK airport and en-route services, including telecommunications, navigational aids and radar. A two-to-three-year locally domiciled apprenticeship trained technicians who were then posted to airports or en-route centres for on-going employment. STE also provided training facilities for existing technicians to keep up to date with technological developments or to enhance their skills on

1554-591: The job in summer 2018, and served for 10 years before stepping down. After a short period serving as joint-interim CEO, on 21 October 2023, Rob Bishton took over as the new Chief Executive. The CAA head office is located in Aviation House on the grounds of Gatwick Airport in Crawley , Sussex. The Authority relocated from its previous London head office in early 2019, moving its head office functions to its existing office at Aviation House, as well as opening

1596-520: The privatisation of the calibration service in 1996, the Civil Aviation Authority operated two HS 125-700 aircraft successively up until 2002, providing conversion and continuation flying for professional CAA pilots, conducting radar trials for National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and serving the CAA, NATS and Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) in the communications role. Previous to the privatisation, Stansted Airport had been

1638-405: The separation between display and spectators was increased. Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures. In the United Kingdom, local authorities will first need to approve any application for an event to which the public is admitted. The first priority must be to arrange insurance cover and details can be obtained from local authorities. An added complication

1680-491: The type of aircraft and the way the aircraft is being flown. For instance, slower, lighter aircraft are usually allowed closer and lower to the crowd than larger, faster types. Also, a fighter jet flying straight and level will be able to do so closer to the crowd and lower than if it were performing a roll or a loop. Pilots can get authorizations for differing types of displays (e.g., limbo flying, basic aerobatics to unlimited aerobatics) and to differing minimum base heights above

1722-528: The world. The United States enjoys a long season that generally runs from March to November, covering the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Other countries often have much shorter seasons. In Japan air shows are generally events held at Japan Air Self-Defense Force bases regularly throughout the year. The European season usually starts in late April or Early May and is usually over by mid October. The Middle East , Australia , and New Zealand hold their events between January and March. However, for many acts,

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1764-494: Was founded in 2005 by Andy Offer, a former leader of the Red Arrows , and Chris Norton, a Royal Air Force wing commander . The first day of the 2011 festival was cancelled due to severe flooding, where 50mm of rain fell. Between 10:00 and 11:00 BST, 35mm of rain fell. During the 2011 Air Festival, Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging , a Royal Air Force pilot on the Red Arrows aerobatics display team, died after crashing into

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