| Q1: What are some of the reasons why a request can be denied? |
| A1: Aviation Support for public events is based on guidance found in Department of Defense and Navy regulations. Many events do not meet these specific guidelines and are, therefore, found to be ineligible. Some other common technical problems are incomplete forms, submitting requests past the 14-day deadline, and no response from the sponsor when requesting additional information. Events which are typically ineligible include charities, fundraisers, and membership drives. The Navy also will not support sponsorship of religious groups, political groups, secret societies, and events which benefit a specific group such as conventions. |
| Q2: What kind of aircraft can I ask for? |
| A2: Any operational aircraft in the Navy inventory. |
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| Q3: Is a Missing Man formation authorized? |
| A3: The Missing Man formation flyover is reserved for the most solemn of ceremonies. Funeral requests for such formations are only authorized if the deceased was a Flag Officer, or was awarded the Silver Star or higher medal, or was a Naval Aviator killed in an aviation incident. |
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| Q4: How do I get/fill out a DD Form 2535? |
| A4: The Department of Defense Request for Military Aerial Support is used by all aviation support programs of every military branch of service. It is used to request flyovers, static displays and demonstrations. Scroll to the bottom of the Aviation Support Page to download the .pdf. |
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| Q5: How can I contact a flying unit? |
| A5: The most common way of contacting a unit is by telephone. This web site, under "NAS Points of Contact", has a listing of Navy active duty and Reserve points of contact for coordinating aerial support. The sponsor of the event is responsible for finding a unit willing to perform the flyover of the event. |
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| Q6: What is a flyover? |
| A6: A flyover is defined as one straight and level pass of one to four aircraft of the same type from the same military service and not involving aerobatics or aircraft demonstrations. |
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| Q7: Are there blanket approvals for flyover requests? |
| A7: No. |
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| Q8: What is the deadline for submitting requests? |
A8: The DD Form 2535 must be complete and submitted on time before an event is deemed eligible. Forms received less than 14 days from an event will not be considered. All requests for the Blue Angels must be received by August 1st of the year prior. The final schedule is released in December for the following show year. TACDEMO Requests are due by December 31st.
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| Q9: How long will it take to find out if I am approved? |
| A9: Response time depends on several things - the number of requests, the amount of support needed on each request, the time/date the request is submitted, and how accurately the DD Form is filled out. If the forms are filled in correctly, eligibility could be determined in a matter of days; otherwise it could take several weeks. |
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Q10: Are two forms necessary for two separate events? |
| A10: Generally, yes. |
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Q11: Do requests for static displays need FAA approval? |
| A11: No. The FAA coordinates for flyovers, parachute jumps, and demonstrations only. |
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Q12: What are patriotic holidays? |
| A12: There are five patriotic holidays in a calendar year that honor the nation and the men and women who served: Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday in May), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4), POW-MIA Day (third Friday in September), and Veterans Day (Nov. 11). |
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Q13: What is the difference between an aviation-related and a non aviation-related event? |
| A13: Aviation-related events include airport dedications, air shows, and fly-ins. Examples of non aviation-related events include sporting events, memorial dedications, NASCAR races, educational/recruiting events and other community-wide events. |
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Q14: What time of the year do most people submit flyover requests? |
| A14: Requests for aerial support are submitted to NAVCO throughout the year. Volume increases during the spring and summer months because more events are planned during the warm weather. However, NAVCO may receive a great number of requests from sponsors well in advance of an upcoming event. |
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Q15: Can I request support overseas? |
| A15: Yes. However, for public events outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico, event approval rests with the unified commander in that geographic area. |
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Q16: Does it help to include a letter signed by my congressman attached to the request? |
| A16: No. NAVCO cannot promote favoritism among the general public, and all requests are treated equally. |
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Q17: How do I find my local FAA office? |
| A17: You may search for your local FAA office at: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/ |
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Q18: If I am associated with the event, may I ride in one of the aircraft? |
| A18: No |
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