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motion picture and television operations manual

MOTION PICTURE AND

TELEVISION OPERATIONS

MANUAL

Thomas Michael Haley

725 Kapiolani Blvd. C­311

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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Table of Contents

● 1. Introduction

○ A. Purpose 3

○ B. Pilot/Operator Organization 3

○ C. Persons Authorized 3

○ D. Area of Operations 4

○ E. Plan of Activities 4

○ F. Permission to Operate 5

○ G. Security 5

○ H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 6

○ I. Certification/Airworthiness 7

○ J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 7

○ K. Communications 8

○ L. Accident Notification 8

○ M. Recall/Stop Procedures 8

○ N, Special Provisions 9

● 2. Company Organization

○ A. Chief Pilot 10

○ B. Pilot in Command 11

● Appendix A

○ 1 List of Approved Pilots 12

○ 2 List of Approved Aircraft 13

○ 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 14

○ 4 Revision Letter (sample) 15

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by Thomas Michael Haley, hereafter referred to “The

Operator”, in conjunction with an request for an amendment of part 333 Exemption and

Certificate of Authorization regarding the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes

of filming. The Operator's pilots and other company personnel will comply with the policies,

procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television flight

operations are performed under the authority of the part 333 Exemption and Certificate of

authorization as mentioned above, or any superseding authorization that may result from future

rulemaking.

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Thomas Michael Haley ­ Manager, Chief pilot

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 if an equivalent level of

safety can be achieved and the Administrator or their designee 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.

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D. Area of Operations

The Operator's approved area of operations will be the United States, to include Alaska

and Hawaii.

E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, The Operator 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 N­number of aircraft to be used

5. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event

6. A statement that the exemption holder has obtained permission from property owners,

their designee 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 exemption holder.

7. Signature of exemption 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.

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F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted within or less than 500 feet under the

provisions of the certificate of exemption and this manual, the operator will obtain permission to

conduct these operations from property owners, or their designees 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 Operator's 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. The Operator or

designee 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.

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.

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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 flight 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 exemption and the attached

special provisions

● Operations manual

● Plan of activities

● Communications

● Preflight procedures

● Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

● Approach and landing procedures

● Lost sight, lost communications and recall procedures

● Emergency procedures

● Risks to participating personnel and operational risk management

● How to control nonparticipating persons, Interlopers, security

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I. Certification/Airworthiness

All The Operator aircraft used in operations or the purpose of filming will be authorized

by the Operators Exemption and Certificate of Authorization or hold airworthiness certificates as

required by the appropriate FARs. The aircraft will be maintained and inspected in accordance

with the manufacturer’s recommended schedule as outlined in the appropriate manual(s). Other

required tests and inspections will be performed when necessary. The operator will maintain a

flight log containing all maintenance records as well as 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 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 minimum pilot requirements. Minimum

requirements shall meet or exceed the following as required by the Conditions and limitations

section of the operators Exemption and Certificate of Authorization :

(1) A current U.S. Airman certificate with ratings appropriate to the category, class and type as

required by the

(2) A current medical certificate

(3) Requisite training for initial and/or continuing qualification and currency as specified by the

operator, flight manual and limitations, if appropriate.

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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 that is compliant the Conditions and limitations section of the operator’s

Exemption and Certificate of Authorization in a manner that is 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 the exemption and certificate of authorization would comply.

M. Recall/Stop Procedures

Verbal, visual or a combination methods will be utilized to keep the participants

continuously apprised of the current status of operation.

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N. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Operator’s 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 exemption will only be

those specified in the The Operator’s 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 for FAA inspection before the scheduled event. Each

pilot­in­command 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) Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in

a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. The

Operator 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.

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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 The Operator 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 for The Operator.

● 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 The Operator

under the provisions of this manual.

● Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.

● Ensure that any other pilot in command acting on his behalf is properly trained and

qualified to comply with the conditions and limitations of the exemption, Certificate of

Authorization and this manual

● The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.

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B. Pilot in Command Duties and Responsibilities:​

● Conduct all required preflight mission planning and preparation as required

● 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 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 exemption.

● 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 :Thomas Michael Haley

● Certificate Number : #3030715

● Grade : Private pilot

● Medical Class: Third

● Contact Number : 808 255 7988

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Appendix A

2. List of Aircraft ­ Registration on file

● DJI Inspire 1 Pro

● DJI Phantom 3 Professional

● Shotover U1

● Alta freefly

● Gopro Karma

● 3DRobotics Solo

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3 Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Thomas M Haley permission to operate their

aircraft within or 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 __________________________

Thomas Michael Haley Representative Receiving Permission

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Date:__________________________

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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 _____________________________

Date:______________________________

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