Air Show Safety Published June 22, 2007 By Courtesy of the 375th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 375th AW/PA 2007/06/22 -- The clock is ticking and the countdown has begun for Scott's Air Show 2007 "Heritage to the Horizons" on July 7 and 8. In order to ensure the security of everyone, all guests will be required to pass through security checkpoints at the base gates and the flightline entrance. In order to help clarify what items are permitted and not permitted, the following lists are provided. Permitted items Strollers and wagons for toddlers (personal belongings should not be carried in strollers and wagons). Lawn chairs. Women's purses. Handicapped items such as wheelchairs. Cameras, video recorders and binoculars (visitors will be required to demonstrate such items are operable). Prohibited items Weapons of any kind including pocket knives; pocket tools; scissors; box cutters; num chucks; billy clubs; large, heavy chain-link jewelry or belts: mace and pepper spray. Firearms of any type. Toys that resemble firearms. Fireworks. Spray paint and Silly String. Glass containers of any kind. Alcohol. Illegal Drugs. Base visitors will also be required to follow state and DoD guidelines for operating a motorcycle or moped on base. Motorcyclists and motorcycle passengers must wear; A Department of Transportation or Snell approved helmet. Sturdy footwear. Long pants. Long sleeve shirts. Full-finger gloves. Eye protection in the form of impact resistant glasses or goggles, a full-face helmet or windshield that rises higher than rider eye level when sitting upright. Brightly or contrasting colored vest or jacket as an outer garment during daylight and reflective after dark. Motorcycle headlight must be on at all times during vehicle operation. Trash receptacles will be provided at convenient locations. Visitors are asked to be careful in discarding trash and keep account of their personal belongings. On the flight line, items that seem harmless like bottle caps, food wrappers, ice cream sticks, film containers and even loose change are called "FOD" can cause damage to aircraft. FOD stands for foreign object damage, and describes objects that can be sucked up into jet engines and cause damage that can be disastrous. Due to FOD concerns, and because jet fuel and aviation gas will be present on the flight line, smoking is prohibited on the flight line. There will be a designated smoking area with approved receptacles for smoking materials in a safe area not far from the flight line entrance. Emergency medical services will be on-hand throughout the air show, but visitors are asked to do their part in staying safe and healthy. Medical officials remind everyone that heat can cause severe illness, and that children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to heat related injuries. Guests should also remember that the flight line area is generally 10 to 20 degrees hotter than other areas. People who are on prescription medications should look on the bottle to see if there are any warnings about exposure to sun. Scott medical officials offer the following tips to air show visitors to help prevent heat related injuries; Wear light-weight, and light-colored clothing. Wear comfortable shoes. Avoid wearing sandals or office shoes. Tennis shoes, running shoes or cross training shoes are a better option. Wear some sort of head and eye cover. A ball cap or fishing hat provides a lot of protection. Don't forget the sunglasses. Apply sun block upon arrival and continue applying as needed. Drink plenty of fluids, preferably water while on the flight line. Vendors will have an ample supply of water to purchase. Drinking alcohol leads to further dehydration. There are no babysitting services during the air show, so parents are reminded to keep a close watch on their children.