## Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

HeliTek Northwest

3812 SW 195 th 

## Ter
Beaverton, OR 97078

PH

- 503

- 593

- 4990

Date: 7.22 .2015

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Page 1 of 15Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

C. Persons Authorized

D. Area of Operations

E. Plan of Activities

F. Permission to Operate

G. Security

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

I. Certification/Airworthiness

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

K. Communications

L. Accident Notific ation

M. Recall/Stop Procedures

N. Aerobatic Competency

O. Aerobatic Competency

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

B. Pilot in Command

Appendix A

. 1 List of Approved Pilots

. 2 List of Approved Aircraft

. 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample)

. 4 Revision Letter (sample)

Appendix B

1 Form 7711

- 2 (certification of waiver)

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Page 3 of 151. Introduction A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by " HeliTek Northwest.", hereafter referred to as "HeliTek NW", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization of the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. HeliTek NW pilots and other company personn el when applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above.

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Ja mes Marsh

- Pilot HeliTek NW. 3812 SW 195 th Ter, Beaverton, OR 97078, PH 503

- 593

- 4990

C. Persons Authorized

FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with respect to those persons, vehicles and structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. T he certificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if an equivalent level of saf ety can be achieved and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by an ASI’s evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an accident.

D. Area of Operations

HeliTek NW’s approved area of operations will be the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii.

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Page 4 of 15E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, HeliTek NW will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities should include the following:

. (1) Dates and times for all flights.

. (2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filmin g production event.

. (3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

. (4) Make, model, and serial or N

- number of aircraft to be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including category.

. (5) Name and certificate number of pilots i nvolved in the filming production event, including any notation of external load endorsements or aerobatic competency, if required.

. (6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request from the waiver holder.

. (7) Signature of waiver holder or representative.

. (8) A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or State over which filming will be conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, however, the operator should contact t he FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to explain in detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.

F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted closer than 500 feet under the provisions of the ce rtificate of waiver and this manual, the operator will obtain permission to conduct these operations from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom permission may be required are listed below:

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Page 5 of 15(1) Property owners (2) Law enforcement officials (3) Fire department officials (4) Local, State and Federal government (5) Air traffic control

HeliTek NW personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used when obtaining written permission. HeliTek NW personnel will assure a sufficient number of those forms are available at the job site. Written permission forms will be maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the chief pilot to be kept on file for a minimum of six (6 ) months. These forms will be made available for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request.

G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured or for any other reason in the interest of safety.

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personne l

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the pilot in command will conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the film ing production event. Personnel will also be briefed on additional provisions that may be issued by the FSDO that has geographic responsibility for the operational area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing shall cover:

• Auth orization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached special provisions

• Operations manual • Plan of activities • Aircraft parking and starting • Taxi procedures • Radio Communications • Takeoff procedures

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Page 6 of 15• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event • Approach and landing procedures • Recall procedures • Emergency procedures

• Risks to participating personnel • How to control nonparticipating persons

I. Certification/Airworthiness

All aircraft operated in accordance with this Certificate of Waiver/Authorization must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance wi th 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be) as large as practicable.

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specif ied in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate and have logged a minimum of 25 hours on the aircraft or UAS being used for filming

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(6) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an external

- load operation, whether fixed or rotary wing operations, pilots used in the operation shall be qualified. This qualification may be obtained through a knowledge test (which may be oral and/written) and/or skill. The inspector or another company pilot approved by the geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to carry loads externally will give the test(s) which are similar to part 133 requirements and cover the following subjects:

. (a) Steps to be taken before starting operations, includi ng a survey of the Flight area.

. (b) Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external load.

. (c) Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the aircraft flight manual.

. (d) Proper instructions for fli ght and ground crew personnel.

. (e) Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a rotorcraft

- load combination flight manual and limitations, if appropriate.

K. Communications

Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the p ilot in command will formulate a plan to provide communications capability to all participants during the actual operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may be used as long as it is effective and is capable of keeping the participants

c ontinuously appraised of the current status of the operation.

L. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.

M. Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.

N. Aerobatic Competency

If the filming operations require the issuance of FAA Form 8710

- 7, Statement of Aerobatic Competency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, Issue/Renew/Rescind a Statement of Aerobatic Competency.

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Page 8 of 15O. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, an d conditions set forth in the HeliTek NW motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.

The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will o nly be those specified in the HeliTel NW motion picture and television operations manual (“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All civil aircraft and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be availabl e for FAA inspection before the scheduled event.

Each pilot

- in

- command conducting operations authorized under this certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) . (see attached document unde r “Appendix B” page 15)

Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

HeliTek NW will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and on the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver.

2. Company Organization A. Chief Pilot

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

• Act as liaison between HeliTek NW and the FAA on matter concerning this manual.

• Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a signed statement from each that they have read and understand its contents.

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## • Maintain a current copy of this manual at th e main base of operations for HeliTek NW

. • Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly.

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation per formed by HeliTek NW under the provisions of this manual.

• Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.

• The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.

B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per manufacurer’s guidelines and appropriate FAR's.

• Acquire permission from the chief pilot befor e any operation under the provisions of this manual.

• Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

• Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

• Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at any job or operation requiring the waiver.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other p ersonnel, but retains responsibility.

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## Appendix A .1 List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot
Name: James Tyler Marsh

Certificate Number: 3363580
Grade: Private Pilot, Instrument Rated
Medical/Driver’s License Expiration: 10/06/2022

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## Appendix A .2 List of Approved Aircraft Make and Model

1. DJI

- Inspire 1 UAS Quadcopter

2. DJI

- S1000 UAS Octocopter

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Registration Number s

DJI Inspire 1: N120JM
DJI S1000: Pending

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## Appendix A .3

Permission Acquisition Form
In signing this fo rm, I am giving the pilots of HeliT ek Northwest Permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from persons or property, or in some jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television production.

Name:

Title:
Basis of Authority to Grant P ermission:

Location:
Date of Operation:
Signature __________________________________________________
Date __________________________

HeliTek NW Representative Receiving Permission

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## Appendix A .4

Revision Letter
Rev# Section Pag e Action Remarks Initials

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________________ ______________________ R Remove and Replace D Delete and Destroy N Insert New Page
Manual Serial# ___________________
Issued To ___________________________
Revised By _________________________________
Date _______________________

This form must be returned t o the Chief Pilot no later than

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## Appendix B .1 (see attached form 7711

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