# Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

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September 20, 2015 of 1 12 Revision: 1-1

### Table of Contents
1. Introduction A. Purpose B. Pilot / Operator 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 Notification M. Recall / Stop Procedures N. Special Provisions 2. Organization
A. Chief Pilot B. Pilot in Command Appendix A 1 List of Approved Pilots 2 List of Approved UAS 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 4 Revision Letter (sample) Appendix B 1 Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver)

September 20, 2015 of 2 12 Revision: 1-11. Introduction A. Purpose This manual has been developed 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. PIC and other personnel 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. Chief Pilot
Carlos Duenas 800 W 2300S Hangar 5N-12 Hurricane, UT 84737
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. The 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 safety 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 Approved area of operations will be the continental United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

. E. Plan of Activities At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, the Chief Pilot 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 filming production event. 3. Name and phone number of person responsible for UAS. 4. Make, model, and serial or N-number of UAS to be used.

September 20, 2015 of 3 12 Revision: 1-15. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including any notation of external load endorsements. 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. 9. The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, however, the operator should contact the 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 at less than 500 feet under the provisions of 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:
1. Property owners 2. Law enforcement officials 3. Fire department officials 4. Local, State and Federal government 5. Air traffic control The Chief Pilot, 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 .3” and may be used when obtaining written permission. The Chief Pilot 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 P ilot 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 PIC 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 Production Personnel

September 20, 2015 of 4 12 Revision: 1-1Prior 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 filming 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:



### • Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached special provisions



### • Operations manual



### • Plan of activities



### • UAS parking and starting



### • Taxi procedures



### • Radio Communications



### • Takeoff procedures



### • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event



### • Approach and landing procedures



### • Recall procedures



### • Emergency procedures



### • Risks to participating personnel



### • Control of nonparticipating persons

I. Certification / Airworthiness All Chief Pilot’s UAS used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of filming will be properly registered . Each UAS will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or times they must be performed. A section for discrepancies is also found in the flight log. The pilot in command will assure the UAS to be flown is in airworthy condition and all required inspections and maintenance has been completed before each flight. J. Pilot Personnel / Minimum Requirements
The Chief P ilot shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:
1. A current U.S. certificated pilot will be used under the terms of the waiver. 2. A minimum of 10 hours in a Quadcopter or Fixed Wing class of UAS to be used. 3. A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model UAS to be used under the waiver. 4. 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 Chief Pilot will give the test and cover the following subjects:

September 20, 2015 of 5 12 Revision: 1-1A. Steps to be taken before starting operations, including a survey of the f light area. B. Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external load. C. UAS performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the UAS
user manual. D. Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel. E. UAS User manual, if appropriate.
K. Communications Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot 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 continuously 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. Special Provisions The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized. The UAS and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the motion picture and television operations manual or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. 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 under “Appendix B”)
UAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. The Chief Pilot 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.
September 20, 2015 of 6 12 Revision: 1-12. Organization
A. Chief Pilot Duties and Responsibilities:



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



### • Act as liaison between the Chief Pilot 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.



### • Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations.



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



### • Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed 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. PIC Duties and Responsibilities:



### • Assure that UAS to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per the waiver

. 

### • Acquire permission from the Chief Pilot before 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 personnel, but retains responsibility.

September 20, 2015 of 7 12 Revision: 1-1Appendix A .1 List of Approved Pilots
Chief Pilot Name: ________________________________ Certificate Number: ________________________________ Grade: ________________________________ Medical Class: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Contact Number: ________________________________
Pilots Name: ________________________________ Certificate Number: ________________________________ Grade: ________________________________ Medical Class: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Contact Number: ________________________________ Name: ________________________________ Certificate Number:
________________________________ Grade: ________________________________ Medical Class: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Contact Number: ________________________________

September 20, 2015 of 8 12 Revision: 1-1Appendix A .2

List of Approved UAS Make and Model
Manufacturer: DJI Model: Inspire 1 Weight: Less than 55lbs. including payload. Battery Flight Time: 24mins
Manufacturer: DJI Model: Phantom 2 Weight: Less than 55lbs. including payload. Battery Flight Time: 25mins
Manufacturer: DJI Model: Phantom 3 Weight: Less than 55lbs. including payload. Battery Flight Time: 27mins
Manufacturer: Yuneec Model: Q500 Typhoon Weight: Less than 55lbs. including payload. Battery Flight Time: 25mins A .3

September 20, 2015 of 9 12 Revision: 1-1Appendix A .3



# Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the Chief Pilot, permission to operate their UAS at less than 500 feet from property or people , 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 Permission:
__________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________ Date of Operation:
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Signature ______________________________ _________ Date __________________________

Representative Receiving Permission :

__________________________________________________ ___________________________

September 20, 2015 of 10 12 Revision: 1-1Appendix A .4



## Revisions Letter

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials

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Manual Serial# ___________________ Issued To __________________________ Revised By: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________

This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than: _______________________

September 20, 2015 of 11 12 Revision: 1-1Appendix B .1

(see attached form 7711-2)
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION

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