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### November 13,2015 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation DocketManagementSystem 1200NewJerseyAve., SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: AdditionalAmendmentfor DocketIDFAA-2015-3182 DearSirorMadam: ------------------

I amrequesting an amendmentto oursection333 exemption,#13445, to include operations for closed-setmotionpicture andtelevisionfilming. This amendmentwouldrequire a change tothepage 3, paragraph 2 ofthe attachedExemption, No. 13445 dated October30, 2015. Thisrequestis inadditionto ourpreviousrequestto add additional aircrafttypes dated November 13, 2015 All operations will complywiththe attachedMotionPicture and TelevisionFlightOperations manual. All operations will complywith all otherConditions andlimitationsin Section 333 Exemption# 13445, as well as FAAform 7711-1 UAS COA. Thl;lllkYOl.l foryol.lrtime

### lilld consideration,

### andpleaseletmeknowifyouhave a,ny questions. Sincerely,

DavidByrne Owner, FocalFlight,LLC Attachments: Exemptions No. 13445 datedOctober 30, 2015 FocalFlightMotionPicture andTelevisionFlightOperations Manna}

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# Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

Focal Flight, LLC 1217 

# North Montgomery Street Ojai CA 93023

Date 12-15-2015 Original Revision 1

# Table of Contents
1. Introduction A. Purpose B. Pilot/Operator Organization C. Persons Authorized D. Area of Operations 

### E. Plan ofActivities 

### 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. Aerobatic Competency 0. Special Provisions 

### 2. Company Organization A. Chief Pilot B. Pilot in Command AppendixA 1 List of Approved Pilots 2 List of Approved Aircraft 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 4 Revision Letter (sample)

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## 1. Introduction A. Purpose This manual has been developed by "Focal Flight, LLC", hereafter referred to as " Focal Flight ", 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. Focal Flight pilots and other company personnel when applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture, television, and aerial photo flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above. 

### B. Pilot/Operator Organization Evan Byrne- Chief Pilot Focal Flight, LLC 1217 North MontgomeryStreet, Ojai, CA 93023 David Byrne ., Manager 

### C. PersonsAuthorized FAR 91.119 (c) is waived onlywith respect to those persons, vehicles and structures directly involved in the performance oftfle actual filming. The certificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessaryfor the filming production. This provision maybe reduced to no lessthan 200 

### teet 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 byan ASI's (Aviation Safety Inspector) evaluation of thefilming production area to noteterrain 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 Focal Flight's approved area of operations will be the continental United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.

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### E. Plan of Activities At leastthree (3) days prior to anyscheduled filming, Focal FlightwHI submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO havingjurisdiction overthat area. The plan of activities should include the following: (1) Dates and times for all flights. (2) Name and phone number of person responsible forthe filming production event. (3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft. (4) Make, model, and serial or N-numberofaircraftto be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including category. (5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in thefilming production event, including anynotation of external load endorsementsor aerobatic competency, if required. (6) A statementthatthe 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 tothe inspector upon request from the waiver holder. (7) Signature of waiver holder or representative. (8) A description ofthe 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). Specific policing and crowd control procedures to insure proper distancef,rom nonparticipating spectators. The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, however, the operator should contactthe FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to explain in detail whythe three (3) day notification is not practical. 

### F. Permission to Operate Before anyflight operations are conducted at lessthan 500feet underthe provisions of the certificate ofwaiver and this manual, the operator will obtain permission to conductthese operations from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Personsfrom whom permission maybe required are listed below. (1) Property owners (2) Law enforcement officials (3) Fire departmentofficials
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The Focal Flight personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical, however, verbal. permission isacceptableotherwise. A standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used when obtaining written permission. Focal Flight personnel will assure a sufficient number of those forms are available atthejob site. Written permission forms will be maintained atthejob site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the chief pilot to be kept on file for a minimum ofsix (6) months. These forms will be made available for inspection bythe FAA or other official personnel upon request. 

### G. Security Prior to anyflight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devisea planof securing

### trre area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured orfor any other reason in the interestof safety. 

### H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel Prior to the start of anyoperation underthe provisions ofthis 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 maybe issued bythe FSDO that has geographic responsibilityfor the operational area, including the location of boundaries ortime limits. The briefing shall cover: • Authorization 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 •Takeoffprocedures ·Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event •Approach and landing procedures • Recall procedures • Emergency procedures • Risks to participating personnel • Howto control nonparticipating persons

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### I. Certification/Airworthiness All Focal Flightaircraft used in operations requiring a 

### waiverof FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for the purpose offilming will be properlycertified and hold airworthiness certificates if required. Manned aircraft complywith the requirements of FAR 91.203, 91.313 and 91.319 as appropriate, However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television filming. The aircraft will have all required tests and inspections performed as per CFR Parts 43 and 91 and the manufacturers service manual when necessary. Each aircraftwill have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or times they must be performed. The pilot in command will assure the aircraftto be flown is in airworthy condition and all required inspections and matntenance hasbeencompleted before each flight.


### J. Pilot PersonneVMinimum Requirements The pilot/operator shall establish and specifythe minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following: (1) A current U.S. Commercial pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the category, class andtype (if applicable) of aircraftto be used under the terms of the waiver. (2) At least 500 hours logged as PtC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the aircrafttype. (3) A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class of aircraftto be used. (4) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraftto be used under the waiver. (5) In the eventthatthe 1,500-foot minimum standard contained in the 14 CFR 91.303(e) is to be waived, the pilot performing aerobatic maneuvers must hold FAA Form 8710-7, Statementof Acrobatic Competency, to perform the operations. (6) In the eventthe operation to be conducted contains elements of an external-load operation, whetherfixedor rotary wing operatl'ons, pilots used in the operation shall be qualified. This qualification may be obtained through a knowledge test (which may be oral and/or written) and/or skill. The inspector or another company pilotwho is qualified to carry loads externallywill givethe test(s) which are similar to part 133 requirements and 

### coverthe following subjects: (a) Steps to be taken before starting operations, including a surveyofthe Flight area. (b) Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external load. (c) Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the aircraftflight manual.
Date 12-15-2015 Original Revision 7(d) Proper instructionsfor flight and ground crew personnel. (e) Aircraftflight 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 bythis manual, the pilot in command will formulate a plan to provide communications capabilityto 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 ofthe operation. 

## L. Accident Notification Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) occur, Focal Flight and the Pilot in Command would complywith the notification requirements of 49 CFR Part 830.


### M. RecaiVStop 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.


### 0. Special Provisions The certificate holder must adhere to the accepted motion picture and television operations manuaL The controls, procedures, and conditions setforth in the Focal Flight motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized. This is the basisfor issuance of the authorization and/or waiver. Therefore, failure to complywith the provisions of the manual wi.ll be considered a violation of the terms of the authorization and/or waiver and may constitute justification for cancellation ofthe authorization and/or waiver. The holder of the Focal Flight motion picture and television operations manual shall maintain primary responsJbility for safeguarding persons and property onthe surface,

Date 12-15-2015 Original Revision 8The aircraft and pilots used underthis authorization and/or waiverwill only be those specified in the Focal Flight motion picture and television operations manual ("Appendix A" page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot's name and certificate number shall. appear oneachdaily planof activity. All civil aircraft and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available 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 under "Appendix B" page 15) Rotocraft and sUAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorizedpersons from entering the takeoff and landing area. The helipads must be located sothe aircraftwill not pass over nonparticipating personnel during takeoff and landing. Focal Flight shall ensurethatthe participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communications, emergency procedures, and the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. This requirement applies to all persons within 500 feet ofthe aircraft during waived activity. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions ofthe waiver. In the eventof an accident considered to be the result of an event deficiency or procedure, flight operations will be canceled until the deficiency has been corrected and the correction accepted bythe FSDO responsible for the geographic area in which the activityoccurred. Focal Flightwill 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/orwaiver before beginning the activities. No person may participate in anyevent unlessthat person has received a briefing on the provisions ofthe waiver. The pilot in command (PIC) may remove and install specialty equipment authorized in accordance with an exemption issued for that purpose or under the terms of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) orfield approval. Traditional seating for the PIC of various aircraft does not always lend itself to bethe safest position from which to conduct a flight. The primaryseat may not be the optimal location, depending on the subject aircraft. The decision on where to sit may be determined bythe PIC.

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## 2. Company O-rganization A. Chief Pilot Duties and ResponsibiliUes: • Final word in theformulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual. ·Actas liaison between Focal Flight and the FAA on matter concerning this manual. ·Assurethat each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a signedstatementfrom eachthatthey have read and understandits contents. • Maintain a current copyofthis manual

### atthe main base ofoperations for Focal Flight. • Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly. • Must approve or disapprove each proposedjob or operation performed by Focal Flight underthe provisionsof this manual. • Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such. • The chief pilot maydelegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.


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**Respon$il~iHtie$:** • Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's. ·Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation underthe provisions of this manual. • Be

### very knowledgeable otthe contents of this manual andabid.e.

### by th.e 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. • Maintaintheir copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site atany job or operation requiring the waiver. ·The pilot in command maydelegatefunctions to other personnel, but retains responsibility.

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## Appendix A .1 List of Approved Pilots Chief Pilot Name : Evan Byrne Certificate Number3377956 Grade: Commercial Medical Class: 2nd Contact Number : 805-276-3275 Pilots Name : David Byrne Certificate Number: 3064081 Grade: ATP Medical Class: 1st Contact Number :805-630-0065 Additional pilots maybe used and must complywith the minimum requirements listed in in paragraph 1(J), Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements, of this manual. The FSDO must be advised of any pilots not listed above in the notification of the Plan of Activities outlined in paragraph 1(E) of this manual.

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## Appendix A .2 List of Approved Aircraft Make and Model Registration Number 1. DJIInspire 1 Pending 2. OJI Phantom 3 

### N628VG 3. Piper J-3 N98425 

### 4. Pitts 

### 818 N1228H 5. DJI 8900 Pending
Additional aircraft may be used provided they complywith the airworthiness requirements ofthis manual. The F8DOwill be notified of anyadditional aircraft used in the Plan of Activities outlined in paragraph 1(E) of this manual.

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## Appendix A .3

Focal Flight, LLC. Permission Acquisition Form In signing this form, Iam giving the pilots of Focal Flight. Permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property, or in somejurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film ortelevision production.
Name:
Title:
Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:
Location:
Date of Operation: Signature--------------·-------- Date __________ _

Focal Flight Representative Receiving Permission

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## Appendix A .4 Revision Letter Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials

R D Remove and Replace D D Delete and Destroy N D Insert New Page
Manual Serial#_________ Issued To ____________ _ Revised By______________ _

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