Roger L. Smith

1444 Crystal Springs Drive Woodland, CA 95776

- 5769 (530) 662

- 7672 Email: jdcokejb@hotmail.com January 8, 2016 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building, Ground Floor Room W12

- 140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act”) and 14 CFR Part 11, I, Roger L. Smith, an operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUAS”):
1. 3DR SOLO Quadcopter Max Take Off Weight: 4.4 lbs. 2. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter Max Take Off Weight: 2.8 lbs. Hereby apply for the exemptions to the below listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”):

 14 CFR 21
 14 CFR 45.23
 14 CFR 45.29
 14 CFR 61.3
 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b)
 14 CFR 91.7 (a) & (b)
 14 CFR 91.9 (b)(2)
 14 CFR 91.103
 14 CFR 91.109
 14 CFR 91.119
 14 CFR 91.121
 14 CFR 91.151 (a)
 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b)
 14 CFR 91.319 (a) (1)
 14 CFR 91.405 (a)
 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1)
 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (1) & (2)
 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b)The requested exemption would authorize Roger L. Smith , commercial operations using his 3DR SOLO

and DJI Phantom 3 Professional for:

 Aerial photography
 Videography
 surveying of boats, real estate, and landscape
 surveying for natural resources, endangered species
 mining operations
 support event marketing
 industrial and agricultural inspections
 mapping and GIS (survey

-grade construction mapping and monitoring)
 cellular tower and compound surveys for wireless providers
 aerial photography and videography for the marine industry
 sUAS flight training
 aerial inspection of facilities and structures
 news gather ing
 aerial search and rescue operations
 training, and inspection of public, utility, and residential structures infrastructure
 video data gathering for clients in the motion picture and television industry
 closed set motion picture and filming
S o long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. Commercial operation of sUAS, as described herein, which are equipped with cameras and sensors, would operate in the following manner: 1. Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist Federal, State, County, and Local Rescue Teams with search and rescue operations in cases of an emergency or natural disaster. 2. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 3. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public events, cinematography and news gathering. 4. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners or local government authority. 5. The ability to offer training to persons individually or belonging to both private and/or public organizations that have interests in the use and application of sUAS for the purpose of the safe operation of sUAS. As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in the NAS that would be: a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined d) will provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft.Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of

Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “....establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” The name and address of the applicant is: Roger L. Smith 1444 Cryst al Springs Drive Woodland, CA 95776

- 5769 (530) 662

- 7672 Email: jdcokejb@hotmail.com Roger L. Smith’s sUAS are multi

- rotor craft weighing no more than 55lbs. including payload. Under normal conditions they operat e at speeds of no more than 50kts and have the ability to hover and move along a vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate in line of sight and can operate within a closed off and predetermined area owned and/operated by the property representative. Given the small size of the sUAS and the controlled environment provided, the proposed operations will adhere to the Reform Act’s safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national security issues. Regarding the level of safety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction in environmental impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant of the requested exemption is in the public interest. Accordingly, Roger L. Smith requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption with minimum delay. **AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY** The operation limitations proposed for an equivalent or higher level of safety because operations will further enhance the safety of the persons and/or property using conventional aircraft. These limitations and conditions to which the applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting commercial operations under the FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) include : 1. Flight operations will be conducted in accordance with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 with regard to model aircraft operations and limits and with the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code which follows 2. Flights will be operated wit hin line of sight of a pilot and/or observer. 3. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot, the Visual Observer (VO) and may include but not limited to a Camera Operator. 4. The sUAS pilot will be a designated Pilot in Command (PIC) an d the s UAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a sport or recreational pilot's certificate and Class III airman medical certificate or Government, State or United States Possession or Territory issued driver’s license. 5. A briefing will be performed regarding the planned sUAS operations prior to each day’s flight consisting of all the days’ flight activities. 6. The PIC and VO will have been trained in the operation of sUAS and receive up

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- date information for the particular sUAS to be operated. 7. The PIC and VO will be able to communicate by voice, or radio at all times. 8. If the sUAS loses communications or loses GPS signal, the sUAS will have the capability to return to a pre
- determined location within a designate d location and land autonomously.9. The sUAS Pilot will have the authority to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles, weather, or

emergencies. **14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1) Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates** , establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt a ircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness ce rtificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively withi n a secured and designated area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements. These safety enh ancements provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that th ere is no credible threat to national security posed by the sUAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load. **14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b) & 14 C.F.R. § 45.29. Marking of the Aircraft**  The regulation requires: When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light

- sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light

- sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. Even though the sUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the sUAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the sUAS, two

- inch lettering will be impossible. The word “Experimental” will not be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by not having the sUAS marked on its fusela ge as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAS will not see the identification of the sUAS as “Experimental.” **14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & 14 C.F.R. § 61.3: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command.** Pursuant to 14 CFR 61.113 (a), no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire. Our sUAS do not carry any pilots or passengers nor property therefore I am seeking an exemption to 14 CFR 61.113(a). Although helpful, a pilot’s license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks attendant to the operation of sUAS is far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outli ned in 14 CFR 61. I feel the operation and limitations set forth in the FOM will equate to the safe operation of the sUAS. **14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness.**The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is i n airworthy condition. As

there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft for maintenance and use of s afety check lists prior to each flight an equivalent level of safety will be provided. **14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft.** Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.

- registered civil aircraft ... (2) Fo r which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combinatio n thereof. The sUAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The eq uivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. **14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action.** This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight. **14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight Instruction.** Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. sUAS and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicate s with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft. **14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes.** Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. As set forth he rein, the sUAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL with the exception that in circumstances where the sUAS is used to survey or photograph a structure whose height exceeds 400 feet AGL, the sUAS will not be operated more than 100' above the highest p oint on the structure. It will however be operated in a restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre - obtained consent. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size , weight, speed of the sUAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner or local officials. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL. In addition, the low

- altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between the sUAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. **14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings.**This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to

an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the safety check list and live flight data monitoring, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. **14 C.F.R. § 91.151( a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions**  Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first po int of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.” The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 30 minutes of po wered flight. To meet the 30

- minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the sUAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or twilight VFR conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. Operating the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the ty pe of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the sUAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 10 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 25% of battery power. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. **14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration**  The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthines s certificate. (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legi ble to passengers or crew. The sUAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs. and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the sUAS. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. **14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a)(1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections**  These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this sect ion, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that these section s and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, the se sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these sUASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the sUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. The operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order pri or to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is theperson most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition

to provide the equiv alent level of safety. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because maintenance and inspections will be performed in accordance with the sUAS Manufacturer's Manual, as referenced in the Aircraft Operations Manual (AOM). As provided in the FOM, th e operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight and perform required maintenance as needed. **Additional Information** The applicant, Roger L. Smith, has been involved in the Aviation Industry for over 35 years. Mr. Smith holds an FAA Commercial Pilot Airman Certificate with an airplane single engine land and sea rating, and is also a member of t he Academy of Model Aeronautics

. Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012 provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing the commercial operation of the applicant’s sUAS. Based upon recent rulings by the FAA concerning the 333 exemption I would ask that this request be issued under the summary grant p rocess as this application is similar to many before it. Sincerely,
Roger L. Smith

Appendix A

- Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

## Appendix A. 

# Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual Roger L. Smith 1444 Crystal Springs Drive Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662

- 7672 • (530) 662

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# Table of Contents **1. Introduction** A. Purpose 1 B. Pilot/Operator Organization 1 C. Persons Authorized 1 D. Area of Operations 1 E. Plan of Activities 1 F. Permission to Operate 2 G. Security 2 H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 3 I. Certification/Airworthiness 3 J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 4 K. Communications 4 L. Accident Notification 4 M. Recall/Stop Procedures 4 N. Aerobatic Competency 4 O. Aerobatic Competency 4 

## 2. Company

**Organization** A. Chief Pilot 6 B. Pilot in Command 6 

### Ap **pendix A**  1 List of Approved Pilots 7 2 List of Approved Aircraft 8 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 9 4 Revision Letter (sample) 10

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## 1. **Introduction**

**A. Purpose**  This manual has been developed by Roger L. Smith, in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Wa iver of Authorization of the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. Roger L. Smith, other future pilots, and company personnel when applicable, will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television fli ght operations are performed that require a Wa iver of Authorization as mentioned above. 

## B. **Pilot/Operator Organization** Roger L. Smith

– Pilot/Operator 1444 Crystal Springs Drive Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 663

- 7672 Office (530) 662

- 7672 Fax jdcokejb@hotmail.com


## C. **Persons A uthorized**  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. **Ar ea of Operations**  Roger L. Smith's approved area of operations will be the entire United States, including the District of Columbia, all the United States possessions and territories. 

## E. **Plan of A ctivities**  At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, ROGER L. SMITH and personnel 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 aircraft. (4) Make, model, and serial or N

- number of aircraft to be used and type of air worthiness certificate, including category. (5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including any notation of external load endorsements or aerobatic competency, if required. (6) A statement that the waiver holde r 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 requirement 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 the certificate 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: (1) Property owners (2) Law enforcement officials (3) Fire department officials (4) Federal, State and Local governments (5) Air traffic control ROGER L. SMITH and personnel obtaining such permission w ill 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. ROGER L. SMITH and personnel will assure a sufficient numbe r 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 in to 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 Personnel** 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 filming production event. Personnel wi ll 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 te levision certificate of waiver and the attached special provisions • Operations manual • Plan of activities • Aircraft parking and starting • Taxi procedures • Radio Communications • Takeoff procedures • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filmi ng production event • Approach and landing procedures • Recall procedures • Emergency procedures • Risks to participating personnel • How to control nonparticipating persons 

## I. **Certification/A irworthiness**  All ROGER L. SMITH aircraft used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of filming will be properly certified and hold airworthiness certificates. However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television filming . Also, aircraft in the experimental category must have an airworthiness certificate issued for the purpose of exhibition in order to be used in motion picture and television filming. The aircraft will be 100hr/annual inspection program. Other required tests and inspections (transponder, E.L.T., etc.) will be performed as per Part 91 when necessary. Each aircraft will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or times they must be performed. A section for disc repancies is also found in the flight log. The pilot in command will assure the

### aircraft 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 p ilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following: The pilot in command will hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC will also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the Federal Government , a S tate, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a possession , or a territory . The PIC also will meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 

## 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 i t is effective and is capable of keeping the participants continuously appraised of the current status of the operation. 

## L. **Ac cident Notification**  Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR P art 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. **Ae robatic Competenc** **y** 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. 

## O. **Special Provisions** The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the ROGER L. SMITH 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 only be

those specified in the ROGER L. SMITH 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 available fo r FAA inspection before the scheduled event. Each pilot
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-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). Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. ROGER L. SMITH and personnel will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special proced ures, 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 ROGER L. SMITH and personnel and the FAA on matters 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 for ROGER L. SMITH. • Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly. • Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by ROGER L. SMITH and personnel 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 condit ion and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's. • 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 ab ide 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 i n 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.

## Appendix A. 2

List of Approved Pilots **Chief Pilot** Name: Roger L. Smith Certificate Number: 1961234 Type: Commercial Contact Number: (530) 662

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## Appendix A. 3

List of Approved Aircraft **Make and Model Registration Number**  1. 3DR SOLO N637VS 2. DJI Phantom 3 Professional N636FS 3.

## Appendix A. 4

**ROGER L. SMITH** Permission Acquisition Form In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of ROGER L. SMITH permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from 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 Permission: Location: Date of Operation: Signature ________________________________________

__________ Date __________________________ ROGER L. SMITH Representative Receiving Permission

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## Appendix A. 5

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