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