AC 91-45C

Historical

Advisory circular · Waivers: Aviation Events

Approved
February 1, 1990
Last reviewed
October 24, 2024
This change
Canceled by Memo signed by Robert C. Carty for Rick Domingo (AFS-1) and Derek Honda (AFB-120); dated 11/03/2020.
Cancels
AC91-45B
Family
AC 91-45 · 1 version
Revision
C
14 CFR parts
61, 91, 103, 105

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 22, 2025.

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CHAPTER 7. WAIVER PROVISIONS

87. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

a. Each FAA Form 7711-1, Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, shall include general and special provisions developed by the issuing FAA FSDO. Many safety provisions are general in nature and are applicable to all aviation events.

The FAA FSDO will tailor the general and special provisions to accommodate the sponsor's variation in the type of special provisions called for.

b. Use of Special Provisions. Some events require extensive and highly detailed special provisions, whereas others can be fairly simple.

In addition to variation among events, local conditions have much to do with what special provisions are necessary.

b. Provisions that appear on the waiver shall be restricted to protective measures, controls, or requirements that are not otherwise specified

(1) Special provisions shall pertain to protective measures and control requirements which are not specifically covered by the FAR.

by the FAR. (2) It may be necessary to increase one regulatory minimum in order to authorize sate C. Regulatory requirements (not waived) deviation from another.

shall not be included as special provisions.

A sample of general provisions can be found in Appendix 2.

88. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Special provisions are conditions, requirements, or limitations necessary to protect persons and property on the surface and other users of the national airspace system.

Ensuring Safety. The special provisions

(3) In order to permit aerobatic flight in a control zone or near a busy airport, it might be necessary to increase the minimum visibility requirement to 5 miles.

Responsibility for compliance with the terms of the waiver issued for aerobatic practice areas rests with the pilot. In cases where the waiver is issued for members of an organization, a designated individual responsible for overseeing compliance with the terms of the waiver should be identified to the FAA.

of FAA Form 7711-1 ensure that the aviation event can be conducted without an adverse effect A sample of special provisions can be on safety. Every airshow waiver shall contain found in Appendix 3.

special provisions to ensure adequate public and non-airshow traffic safety. There may be a wide 89.-92. RESERVED.

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