FDD/AFDD Accreditation
Anyone wishing to act as a Flying Display Director (FDD) in the UK must be appropriately accredited by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and/or the Military Aviation Authority (MAA). A Display Authorisation (DA) holder may also be accredited by the CAA to act as an Airborne Flying Display Director (AFDD).
To obtain FDD or AFDD accreditation, applicants are required to demonstrate a number of competences and attend an Accreditation Course. Flying Displays are categorised in accordance with the requirements contained in CAP 403/RA2335. FDDs must be accredited to at least the same tier as that of the event.
Further details can be found in Civil Air Publication (CAP) 403 and Regulatory Article (RA) 2335
All courses are currently scheduled to be held at The Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
The next courses are now closed to new applicants.
- 15 April 2025 – FDD Revalidation
- 16 April 2025 – AFDD Accreditation
- 16-17 April 2025 – FDD Initial Accreditation
Dates for future courses have yet to be determined. Check the following sites for the latest news:
CAA: https://www.caa.co.uk/general-aviation/flying-displays-and-special-events/flying-display-director-accreditation/
MAA: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maa-course-date-information/maa-course-dates
- Email: admin@fddtraining.co.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1285 659590
Apply for a place on a course using the appropriate link below.
Please note that you will require a photograph in jpg, gif or png format to complete the form.
Coursework Submission
Ahead of the A/FDD Accreditation Courses you will be required to undertake some coursework exercises which can be submitted via the button below.
The UK Flying Display Director Accreditation Course is managed and delivered by TSA Consulting Ltd on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority and the Military Aviation Authority