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INTRODUCTION.

USAF uses aerial demonstrations to exhibit the capabilities of USAF aircraft. AMC is designated lead command and will establish criteria for aircraft capabilities demonstrations for C-5, C-9, C-12, C-17, C-20, C-21, C-22, C-32, C-37, C-38, C-130, C-141, E-4, KC-10, KC-135, C-135, NKC-135, UH-1, and VC-25 aircraft. MAJCOMs flying aircraft capabilities demonstrations with these MDS aircraft will comply with this instruction. The directives listed in Attachment 1 provide further policy or procedural guidance in the conduct of these events. Flying procedures and guidance within this AFI do not constitute authority to deviate from AFI 11-209, Air Force Participation in Aerial Events, AFI 11-2MDS, Vol 1, MDS Aircrew Training, AFI 11-2MDS, Vol 3, MDS Operations Procedures, and AFI 11-202, Vol 3, General Flight Rules.