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What are the services and equipment required for a demonstration?

  • The mandatory services and equipment are detailed in Article 21 of Royal Decree 1919/2009 and require:
    • communication system (radio or telephone) between the demonstration director or the aeronautical emergency coordinator and the control, ambulance, firefighting and police services
    • PA team to disseminate messages or instructions to the public
    • detailed map of the location of emergency services present during the demonstration, access and exit routes for emergency units and emergency exits for public evacuation
  • Depending on the location:
    • Where the air demonstration takes place at an airport or other type of aerodrome open to air traffic, the emergency plan approved by that aerodrome in accordance with the applicable regulations may be used, unless the size of the aircraft involved in the demonstration requires greater availability of means of protection in the event of an accident or serious incident.
    • Where, by way of exception, the aerial demonstration takes place in installations which are not authorised as aerodromes, even if the aircraft do not land or take off at the demonstration site, the aeronautical emergency services shall include at least
      • Health services at the demonstration site with at least one ambulance and one doctor, and equipped with equipment for first aid and suitably qualified personnel
      • Fire-fighting equipment with at least one suitable intervention vehicle, fitted with appropriate fire extinguishing agents in accordance with Royal Decree 862/2009 of 14 May 2009
    • When operations are carried out over the sea or swamp areas, the aeronautical emergency services shall have life-saving equipment on boats or other vehicles such as helicopters and amphibious or hovercraft vehicles, which can quickly take action and arrive within a minimum of time.