How to Avoid ‘Airshow Syndrome’

Ensure you understand and review all regulations and restrictions associated with an event -- don't wing it or get caught up in the crowd's enthusiasm.
Develop and practice a profile that does not exceed your limitations, or those of your aircraft.
Build in a margin of safety.
Develop, brief and fly a safe plan for all flights.
Avoid the temptation to "show off" in front of family, friends or an adoring crowd.

-- Tony Kern, author of the book Flight Discipline