The B Word,
You definitely have my vote on how RA2335 is worded. The problem phrase in this case is:
Where the event is open to the general public, paying or not, or the event is advertised with an expectation that the public will gather to witness the event, it should be considered a flying display.
It implies if there is anything other that standard take-off and landing the event is a flying display - I spent many hours this year producing risk assessments as a result. Even as a Special Event RA2335 applies as indicated by the opening para of the RA.
2335(1) Establishment Commanders shall be responsible for the
administration, organization and safety management of
Flying Displays held on MOD establishments. Aviation Duty
Holders shall retain responsibility for managing aviation
Risks to Life at Flying Displays or Special Events.
More detail of what is planned would be useful.
Regards
PM