Editing Air show (section)

==Safety==
[[File:crash.arp.600pix.jpg|thumb|upright|[[United States Air Force Thunderbirds|U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds]] Captain Christopher Stricklin [[Ejection seat|ejecting]] from his [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon]] after realizing he could not pull up after a [[Split S]] maneuver, [[Mountain Home Air Force Base]], [[Idaho]], September 14, 2003. The aircraft crashed seconds later with no loss of life.]]

Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred, sometimes with 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 [[1952 Farnborough Airshow crash|breakup of an aircraft at 1952 Farnborough air show]] (31 deaths), the separation between display and spectators was increased.<ref>{{Cite news
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/6/newsid_2981000/2981786.stm | title = On This Day – 1952: Dozens die in air show tragedy | work=BBC News
| date=2008 | access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref> Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures.

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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 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, 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 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/cleveland/article/Cleveland-National-Air-Show-Awarded-Prestigious-Pinnacle-Award-20161216|title=Cleveland National Air Show Awarded Prestigious Pinnacle Award|author=BWW News Desk|website=broadwayworld.com|access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref>