Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

Laminated Pictures, LLC

373 Wapello Street • Altadena, CA 91001 

+1.310.749.1797 • info@laminatedpictures.com

Date: 11-10-2015 Revision: Original 

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Table of Contents 

1. Introduction 

A. Distribution and Revision 3

B. Purpose 4

C. Pilot/Operator Organization 4

D. Persons Authorized 4

E. Area of Operations 4

F. Plan of Activities 5

G. Permission to Operate 5

H. Security 6

I. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 6

J. Certification/Airworthiness 7

K. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 7

L. Communications 8

M. Accident Notification 8

N. Recall/Stop Procedures 8

O. Aerobatic Competency 8

P. Special Provisions 9

2. Company Organization 

A. Chief Pilot 9

B. Pilot in Command 10

 Appendix A 

1. List of Approved Pilots 11

2. List of Approved Aircraft 11

3. Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 12

4. Revision Letter (sample) 13

 Appendix B 

1. Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver) 14

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Distribution and Revision

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose 

This manual has been developed by "Laminated Pictures, LLC", hereafter referred to 

as "LP", 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. LP pilots and other 

company 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. Pilot/Operator Organization 

Matthew Herrier - Chief Pilot

Laminated Pictures, LLC

373 Wapello Street

Altadena, CA 91001

Matthew Herrier - Manager +1.310.749.1797 cell

Jeff Moriarty - Manager +1.310.210.8944 cell

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 

LP's approved area of operations will include but not be limited to the United States, 

including Alaska and Hawaii. 

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E. Plan of Activities 

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, LP 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

airworthiness 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 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 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 operation is conducted under the provisions of the certificate of waiver 

and this manual, operator will obtain permission to conduct operations from property 

owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate, which may include: 

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State, and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control 

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LP 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. LP

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.

If LP is hired by a production, the production has authority to grant permission to 

operate. Production is liable for any claim or dispute regarding LP’s permission to 

operate, written or otherwise.

G. Security 

Prior to any flight operation, the operator will coordinate with production personnel to 

secure the area(s) of operation from unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will 

be made to immediately cease operations should there be safety concerns.

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 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

• Aircraft parking and starting

• Taxi procedures

• Radio Communications

• Takeoff procedures 

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

• Approach and landing procedures

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• Recall procedures

• Emergency procedures 

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons 

I. Certification/Airworthiness 

The DJI Inspire 1 UAV which LP uses, in accordance with the statutory criteria 

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and 

in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with 

the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined, in 

pervious cases, that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, relief 

from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, and any 

associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

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 pilot/operator shall establish and specify the following 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 and type (if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of 

the waiver. 

(2) At least 500 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the 

aircraft type. 

(3) A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used. 

(4) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the 

waiver. 

(5) In the event that the 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, Statement of Acrobatic Competency, to perform the 

operations.

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(6) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an externalload 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, including 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 flight 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 pilot in command will 

formulate a plan to provide communications capability to all participants during the 

operation and filming. Oral, visual, or radio communications may be used as long as it 

is effective and capable of keeping the participants continuously appraised of the 

current status of the operation. 

L. Accident Notification 

Should an incident requiring notification of the National Transportation Safety Board 

(NTSB) occur, LP shall comply with the notification requirements of 49 CFR Part 830

and notify property owner(s), law enforcement, or fire officials as necessary. 

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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O. Special Provisions 

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the LP Motion Picture and 

Television Operations Manual is the primary assurance that persons on the ground will 

not be jeopardized. 

The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those 

specified herein, or in associated plan of activities. All civil aircraft and pilot(s) 

participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled 

event. 

Takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized 

persons from entering the area. LP will ensure that the persons involved in flight 

operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency 

procedures, and on the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver before beginning 

operations. No person may participate unless they have 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 LP and the FAA on matters concerning this manual.

• Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtains a

signed statement from each pilot that they have read and understand its 

contents.

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

• Assure that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly. 

• Approval of each proposed job or operation performed by LP 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. 

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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. 

• Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under the provisions 

of this manual. 

• Be knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and follow the procedures, 

policies, and conditions contained herein. 

• Coordinate with production personnel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. 

with safety as the primary concern. 

• Maintain an up-to-date copy of this manual 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.

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Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots 

Chief Pilot 

Name Matthew Herrier

Contact Number +1.310.749.1797

email MHerrier@laminatedpictures.com

Pilots

Name Jeffrey Moriarty

Contact Number +1.310.210.8944

email JMoriarty@laminatedpictures.com

Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration or Serial Number

1. DJI Inspire 1 W13DCA15020661

2. DJI Inspire 1 W13DCA22020808

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Appendix A .3 

Laminated Pictures, LLC

Permission Acquisition Form 

In signing this form, I give the pilots of Laminated Pictures, LLC permission to 

operate their aircraft on my property, or within another jurisdiction 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 __________________________ 

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Laminated Pictures Representative Receiving Permission 

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Appendix A .4 

Revision Letter

Rev# Section Page 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 to the Chief Pilot no later than ________________________________

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Appendix B .1

(see attached form 7711-2)

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