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# Sky Aerial Productions

General Operations Manual

PURPOSE :

To establish and maintain the official Sky Aerial Productions General Rules

, and

Gu idelines to governing employees , licensing

, commercial I nsurance and flying with the

highest qualifications to p romote safe conduct of radio contro lled aircraft

.

SCOPE :

The requisites concer ning Sky Aerial Productions employees , UAVSA membership,

general rules/prohi bitions, equipment requirements, and setup, flight safety/flight

restrictions, flight instruction an d proficiency examinations

Pilot :

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A FLYING EXAM BEFORE FLYING

ANY AIRCRAFT FOR THE COMPANY. A n employee of Sky Aerial Productions who ha s

passed a Flight Examination (soloed) can now fly for the company (only with a spo tter)

. All

new employees are required to demonstrate their flying ability by completing both, Fixed,

and the Rotary Wing Novice Flight Examination prior to flying a company remote control

aircraft.

Aircraft:

Authorized Models

- The only models authori zed to be flown for Sky Aerial Productions a re

designated aircraft, fixed and rotary wing, glow, gas or electric powered, not in violation of

these rules, and regulations.

EQUIPMENT:

Non FCC approved transmitting devices are not prohibited.

1) All team m embers (employees) will obtain a BCI before employment at their own

cost.

2) Their will be no alcohol eight (8) hours before, or during work hours. Drugs are

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3) All FAA rules, and regulations pertaining to RC aircraft will be followed, and no one

on the team will divert from them.

4) All Employee Team members will be members of the UAVSA at their own cost.

5 ) Any un

- airworthy aircraft will not be flown:

(a) No flying i n a careless or reckless manner.

(b) No flying at location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.

6 ) Model aircraft pilots will:

(a) Not fly near spectators, or unauthorized people other than company personnel.

(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. ( UAVSA

Document #540

- D.)

(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles

of an airport without notifying the airport operator.

(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane

base except wher e there is a mixed use agreement.

(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with

the UAVSA Large Model Airplane program. ( UAVSA Document 520

- A.)

(f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address (S ky System Imaging) or

UAVSA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft.

(g) Not operate aircraft with metal

- blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for

helicopters operated under the provision s of UAVSA Docu ment #555.

(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any

drug that could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model.

(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any

device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or

property.

6) When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened.

They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with

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7) All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or

structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.

8) A successful radio equipment ground

- range check in ac cordance with manufacturer’s

recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model

aircraft.

9) At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all flying ta kes

place.

(a) Only personnel associa ted “Sky Systems Imaging” are allowed at or in front of the

safety line designated

.

(b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established.

(c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators.

(d) Intention al flying behind the safety line is prohibited.

10) RC model aircraft must use the radio

- control frequencies currently allowed by the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the

FCC are authorized to operate equipme nt on Amateur Band frequencies.

11) RC model aircraft will not knowingly operate within three (3) miles of any pre

existing flying site without a frequency

- management agreement. ( UAVSA Documents

#922 and #923.)

12)

. With the exception of events flown u nder official UAVSA Competition Regulations,

excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25

feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot's helper(s) located at the flight

line

.

13) Under no circumstance s may a pilot or other person touch an outdoor model aircraft

in flight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.

14)

. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the

model’s a ttitude and orientation at all times. Hand

- held illumination systems are

inadequate for night flying operations.

15) The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall:

(a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without

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(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First

- Person View (FPV) only in accordance

with the procedures outlined in UAVSA Document #550.

(c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabiliza tion system only in accordance with

the procedures outlined in UAVSA Document # 560.

16) The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and a model aircraft will not

be flown closer than 50 feet to any above

- ground electric utility lines.

17) The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before

the motor(s) are started.

1 8 ) All fixed wing models operating on the ground which are required to have a tail

restraint devise installed shall do so prior to startin g and running the engine.

19 ) Fuel spilling is prohibited. The use of an overflow containment device is mandatory.

(I.e., overflow tank or return line used during all fueling operations).

20 ). All fixed wing models without spinners must be equipped with an UAVSA approved

safety nut.

21 ). Do not stand in line of the prop arc of a running engine.

22 ). No flying while intoxicated.

23 ). Proper clothing and the wearing of shoes, pants, and, shirts are mandatory.

24 ). Do not leave a running engine unattende d unless the model is taking off, or ready

to fly.

Equipment:

1) All equipment will be safety checked, and in good working order before flight. The

aircraft must be flight worthy.

2) Transmitter(s) are to be OFF upon arrival at the work site, and batt eries will not be in

the aircraft.

3) Perform a radio range check before the first flight of the day

.

4) Perform a Preflight check and flight control operational check before first flight of th e

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5) Wearing of safety glasses is recommended but n ot mandatory

6) Spectators are not allowed within 50’ of a running model, or on the runway

.

7 ) Announce your intention s, and look both ways for landing models before crossing

any runway , or landing site

.

8) Any model deemed not airworthy will not be allow ed to fly until the situation has been

remedied. Any employee may inspect any model at any time

Flight:

1 ) Only Sky Aerial Productions designated pilots shall fly any company aircraft ; no

exceptions will be made under any circumstances. No exceptions of this policy are

allowed under any circumstances , and can be grounds for expulsion of an employee.

2) A pilot is an employee who has demonstrated significant R/C flight proficiency, is well

versed in FAA rules, and regulations, understands R/C flight fund amentals , and has

been nominated by a Safety Committee member to pilot an RC aircraft for the company

. Must have successfully completed the Instructor Pilot Qualification Practical Exam“. See

flight exam below,

ROUTINE PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION

(FIXED WING)

INTERNAL (Before attaching wing):

1 ) Check all servo mounts, servos, and servo arms for security.

2 ) Check push rod security.

3) Check receiver and battery pack placement and attachment.

4) Check for loose items/wires that could foul servo/push rod mo vement.

5) Check fuel system for fuel leaks.

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Pilot Exam (Fixed Wing)

1) Execute three complete takeoffs and three complete landings in either a left hand or

right han d traffic pattern, depending on the wind conditions and the location of the

spectator area.

2) Execute three consecutive passes, both upwind and downwi nd parallel to the runway

in a reasonably straight line and at a constant altitude.

3) Execute a simula ted “dead stick” landing on the runway or reasonably close to the

runway, but away from the spectator area.

4) Execute two complete loops parallel to the runway in a reasonably formed manner

away from any spectators. .

MANDATORY:

Model used for your qua lification flight must be capable of performing a running

take off and landing (NO hand launching), utilizing 4 channels (i.e., throttle/speed

control, ailerons, rudder, and elevator controls).

Model Name:___________________________

Type: (circle one) G as Glow electric

EACH CANDIDATE WILL BE OBSERVED BY THREE MEMBERS OF THE

SAFETY COMMITTEE AS TO YOUR ACCEPTABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE

ABOVE MANEUVERS. UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION, YOU WILL

RECEIVE YOUR “WINGS”, ATTAINING PILOT STATUS TO FLY SOLO WITHOUT

THE ASSISTANCE OF A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

.

Candidate Name:

_________________________

UAVSA #________________

Observed By: _______________________________ Date: ________________7 | P a g e



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Pilot Exam (Rotary Wing)

1) Check that all link s are secure.

2 ) Check the tail drive system belt or shaft to make sure it's secure or tight.

3) Ch eck blade grip tightness of all blades.

4) If a nitro engine, m ake sure fuel tube is secure and not punctured.

5) If a LIPO battery operated check the v oltage, and for any puffiness.

.

6 ) Make sure you turn on transmitter before the receiver.

7 ) Turn on receiver.

8 ) Make sure transmitter is set for present model (if transmitter has multi model

capability)..

9 ) Wait for gyro to initial ize

.

10 ) Verify switch positions on transmitter are corr ectly set

.

11 ) Check throttle position to make sure it’s not at full throttle.

12 ) Make sure all trims are centered

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Flight Exam

MANEUVER POSITION

- Pilot position for most of the maneuv ers shall be from the position of Tail

- in towards the

pilot but not directly in front of them for safety purposes. All hovering will be done with

model (skids) above head height. Satisfactorily completing the following maneuvers only

demonstrates that the candidate has competent control of the model and will not be

graded or be expected to achieve perfection in their performance. This is a pass, fail

practical exam only. If retesting is needed the entire sequence WILL be flown again.

Take

- Off:

1 ) The take

- off should be performed straight up from the la nding area, at a constant

rate of climb, with little lateral deviations.

2) Come to a complete stop without any vertical bounce or dip, and little to no lateral

wobble or drifting Stationary Ho vering:

1) After the take

- off, coming to a complete stop with little to no vertical

bounce, dip, lateral drifting, or wobble.

2) Hold in the stationary hover for one (1) minute.

3) The stationary hover should give the appearance of being under total

c ontrol.

Lateral Hovering:

1) From take

- off area hover forward ten (10) feet, hold for ten (10) seconds.

2) From there hover backward twenty (20) feet, hold for ten (10) seconds.

3) From there hover forward ten (10) feet until you are over the landing area,

then hover to the left ten (10) feet, hold for ten (10) seconds.

4) From there hover to the right twenty (20) feet and hold for ten (10) seconds.

5) From there hover back to the left ten (10) feet until you are over the landing

area.

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Multiple Level Hovering:

1) Take

- off, hover for five (5) seconds.

2) Climb straight up six feet (two meters); hold for five (5) seconds.

3) Descend vertically six feet (two meters) hold for five (5) seconds.

4) Land with the skids completely within the landing area.

Rear View Hovering:

1) Take

- off to a hover, hold for five (5) seconds.

2) Hover laterally ten (10) feet, r otate the nose of the aircraft left or right (90)

degrees, hold for five (5) s econds.

3) Rotate the nose of the helicopter back to straight ahead then hover laterally

twenty (20) feet hold for five (5) seconds.

4) Continue rot ating the nose of the aircraft (90) degrees to the other side, hold

for five (5) seconds.

5) Rotate the nose back to straight ahead, hover back to center pad and hold for

five (5) seconds.

6) Land with the skids completely within the landing area.

C onstant Heading Circle:

1) Take

- off, hold hover for five (5) seconds.

2) Move the helicopter to the righ t, keeping the tail pointed in the same direction;

complete a ten (10) meter circle in front of the pilot until the helicopter is

hovering over the take

- off point.

3) Move the aircraft to the left, repeating step b above.

4) Land with the skids complet ely within the landing area.

EACH EMPLOYEE MUST EXHIBIT PROFICIENCY IN THE ABOVE MANEUVERS

WHILE OBSERVED BY A CERTIFIED PILOT FROM SKY AERIAL PRODUCTIONS10 | P a g e

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UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION, THE EXAMINEE WILL RECEIVE THEIR

PILOT STATUS TO FLY WITH A SPOT TER.

Candidate Name:

______________________________

UAVSA

___________________

Observed By: ______________________________ Date: ___________________11 | P a g e



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ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE

PURP OSE

To promote a safe environment for all

SCOPE

The Accident/Incident reporting procedure provides a mechanism for informing the club

Safety Coordinator that an accident or incident has occurred involving a prohibited or

restricted area model aircra ft crash, or that a field safety rule was violated and the

violator involved would not respond informally (i.e., told; what they were doing violated

the club's Safety rules and no cooperation resulted).

This procedure also provides a means of determining the SEVERITY LEVEL based on

where the accident/incident occurred. In addition, this procedure defines what

disciplinary action(s) to be taken by the company.

DEFINITIONS:

1) Safety Committee

- The Safety Committee consists of the appointed Safety

Coordin ato r . The company president can appropriate a designated Safety Coordinator,

or will act as one.

2) Safety Coordinator

- Responsible for the enforcement of all safety related rules

(general/specific) dictated by the UAVSA and as outlined in Section I, of this Procedure

(i.e.,members preparing/ground operating of their models as well as associated flying

activities).. In addition, is responsible for the processing of Accident/Incident Reporting

Forms following the Accident/Incident Procedure outlined in th is Section.

4. Accident / Incident

- All model aircraft crashes identified to be a Severity Leve l 1

through Severity Level 4

.

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. Model aircraft

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ACCIDENT / INCIDENTS

EVERITY LEVELS

1. LEVEL 1

-

A n unwanted incident

, invol ving a company model aircraft

.

2. LEVEL 2

- An accident/incident involving a model aircraft (CRASH) in a prohibited

over

- fly area, not necessarily causing personal injury, equipment damage, or vehicle

damages.

3. LEVEL 3 All ac cidents involving a model aircraft (CRASH) occurring within , or out of

the designated over

- fly areas involving only damage to or loss of a model aircraft.

a. Accident occurred within the non

- fly area.

b. No individual was injured.

c

. No personal proper ty damaged.

4. LEVEL 4

– All accidents / incidents causing personal

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## ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

SECTION I: MEMBER INVOLVED

Member's Name: ______________________________________

UAVSA No._______________

Address: ______

______________________________________ City: ___________________________________State: ______________

Zip: _____________

Phone No: (___) ________________ Age: _______

SECTION II: TIME & PLACE OF ACCIDENT

Accident Date: ___________________

Location and Model Operated :

Address: ______________________________________________________________

:

SECTION III: DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

Tell How the Accident Occurred. (What Happened and How)

_________________________________________________________________ _____

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________ _____________________________

_________________________________________________________________

SECTION IV: PERSONAL INJURY TO

(Check One): Other Person: ____ Self: ____

Injured Person’s Name: ______________________________________ Age: ____

Address: __________________________City: ___________________ State: ____

Phone No: (____) __________________

Club Member: (Check One) Yes ___ No ___ UAVSA Member: Yes ___ No ___

If UAVSA Member, UAVSA No.: __________________14 | P a g e

Nature & Extent of Injury:

_____ _________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ ____________________

______________________

SECTION V: MEDICAL NEED

Was Medical Attention Required? Yes _____ No _____

Treated At: _______________________________________Phone No: (____)

______________

Address: ___________________________City:

______ ____________State: ____Zip: ___________

SECTION VI: PROPERTY D UAVSA GE

Property Owner's Name: ______________________________

Phone No: ( ____ ) _____________

Address: __________________________City: ____________ State: _____

Zip: _____________

De scribe Damaged Property:

__________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

________________________

SECTI ON VII: WITNESS(S):

Name: ___________________________________________

Phone No: ( ___ ) ___________________

Address: ____________________________ City: _________________

State: _____

Zip: ___________

Name: ________________________________________

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Phone No: ( ___ ) ___________________

Address: ____________________________ City: _________________

State: _____ Zip: ___________

Name: ___________________________________________

Phone No: ( ____ ) __________________

Address: ______________ ______________ City: ________________

State: _____ Zip: ____________

Name: ___________________________________________

Phone No: ( ____ ) __________________

Address: ____________________________ City: ________________

State: _____ Zip: __________

__

SECTION VIII: MODEL INFORMATION

:

Type Model: Fixed Wing ______ Rotary Wing _______

Model Size: .25 ____ .40 ____ .60 ____ 1.20 ____ Other (State) __________

Engine / Motor Size (State): ________

Power Source: Glow: _____ Gas _____Electric:_____ Other (State) ____________

Type of Prop: Wood: ____ Fiber

- filled: ____ Nylon: ____Other State) ____________

SECTION IX: AGENCIES REQUESTED

Local Police summoned: Yes ____ No _____

Rescue Squad summoned: Yes ____ No _____16 | P a g e

SECTION X: STATEMEN T OF MEMBER

I state that all of the information given on this report is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and I have not knowingly withheld or falsified its contents.

Employee Signature: __________________________________

Date: _________

______________