DA review
Hallo Flashover,
As already mentioned, obtain a copy of CAP 403 first.
Then you call the CAA Flight Ops Inspectorate. Ask for either Dave Evans (DAE 001) or Rob Metcalfe. (DAE 013) Direct line. 01293-573510
Request a display authorisation application form, which only the CAA can issue. They'll ask you for your aviation background, display/aerobatic experience, flying hours etc.
Then decide on the precise display manoeuvres you will perform on your DA flying assessment and stick to them. Be aware of height and speed 'gates' on your proposed manoeuvres. You will be asked for them. Then crowdline awareness, especially as may be affected by a breeze. Safety is all in display flying. Everything else is secondary. CAP 403 will tell all!
Remember, the idea is to show off the machine ... not the pilot!
The CAA can do the assessment following your display demonstration or I can do the same on request. I charge travel & time costs only.
First we'll have a good chat on your knowledge of CAP 403. licence and log book check together with your motivation and personal approach and your ideas on mental attitude to display flying. Nothing horrid, but if I am doing the assessment, I need to feel confident that I am making a sound recommendation for the CAA to issue your DA.
In closing .. a big welcome to rotary display flying. There aren't many of us and it is always good to hear of some new guys. Get the above right and have hours and hours of satisfaction and rewarding flying fun.
Best wishes,
Dennis Kenyon. DAE 019. DA 049.