Date: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

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# Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation

Manual

Skyora, LLC

20581 King Arthur Ct.,

Lynwood, IL 60411

( 855) 759

- 6721Date: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

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## Revision Control Page

Revision# Date Approved By

1.0 6/1/2015 Keenan NewtonDate: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

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## 1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been de veloped by "Skyora, LLC ", hereafter referred to as " Skyora ", 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. Skyora 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. Organization Primary Contact

Keenan Newton

- Owner Skyora, LLC 20581 King Arthur Ct.
Lynwood, IL 60411



### 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 consen ting 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

Skyora 's area of operations will be the continental United States as well as Alaska and

Hawaii.Date: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

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### E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Skyora 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 f or 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

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

6. A statement that the waiver holder has obta ined 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 represen tative.

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 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 permi ssion 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 controlDate: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

Page 5 of 9 Skyora personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practica l, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used when obtaining written permission. Skyora personnel will assure a sufficient number of those forms are available at the job site.

Wr itten permission forms will be maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the operations director to be kept on file for a minimum

of one (1) year . 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

P rior 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:

• Authoriz ation 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 t o be conducted during the filming production event

• Approach and landing procedures

• Recall procedures

• Emergency proceduresDate: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

Page 6 of 9 • Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons



### I . Pilo t Personnel Minimum Requirements

The pilot/o perator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) A current U.S. Sport, Recreational, Private or Commercial pilot certificate

. (2) At least 1 00 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hou rs logged as the PIC in the

sUAS type.



### J

. 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 fil ming. 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 of the operation.



### K . Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.



### L . Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the
participants c ontinuously apprised of the current status of operation.



### M . Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Skyora motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will

not be jeopardized.

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.Date: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

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- 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).

sUAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

Skyora 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.



## 2. Company Organization

A. Operations Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

• Act as liaison between Skyora 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 Skyora

.

• 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 Skyora 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:Date: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

Page 8 of 9 • 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 waiver.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains responsibility.Date: 12/21/2015 Revision: Original

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## Appendix A

Skyora , LLC
Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Skyora , LLC p ermission 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 __________________________

Skyora Representative Receiving Permission

___________________ ____________________________________________