Date:	May	13,	2015 1

Motion	Picture	and	Television	

Flight	Operation	Manual

Philip	Madison

208	Anita	Drive

Paducah,	KY	42003

270.392.1952
Date:	May	13,	2015 2

Table	of	Contents	

1.	Introduction	

A. Purpose		 ---------------------------------------------------------5

B. Pilot/Operator	Organization		 -------------------------------5

C. Persons	Authorized		 ------------------------------------------5

D. Area	of	Operations		 -------------------------------------------6

E. Plan	of	Activities		 ----------------------------------------------6

F.							Permission	to	Operate		---------------------------------------7

G. Security		----------------------------------------------------------8

H. Briefing	of	Pilot/Production	Personnel		------------------8

I. 							Certification/Airworthiness		 --------------------------------9

J. 							Pilot	Personnel/Minimum	Requirements		---------------9

K. Communications		----------------------------------------------9

L.							Accident	Notification		-----------------------------------------10

M. Recall/Stop	Procedures		 -------------------------------------10

2.	Company	Organization	

A. Chief	Pilot		-------------------------------------------------------10

B. Pilot	in	Command		---------------------------------------------11
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Appendix	A	

. 1	 List	of	Approved	Pilots		-----------------------------------------12

. 2	 List	of	Approved	Aircraft		 --------------------------------------13

. 3	 Permission	Acquisition	Form	(sample)		 --------------------14
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Revision	Control	Page	

Revision#	 Date	Initials	

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1.	Introduction	A.	Purpose	

This	manual	has	been	developed	by	Philip	Madison,	hereafter	

referred	to	as	"Operator",	in	conjunction	with	an	application	for	a	

Certificate	of	Waiver	of	Exemption	of	the	provisions	of	FAR	91.119	

(b)	and	(c)	for	the	purposes	of	filming.	Pilots	and	other	personnel	

when	applicable	will	comply	with	the	policies,	procedures	and	

conditions	of	this	manual,	whenever	motion	picture	or	television	

flight	operations	are	performed	that	requires the	Waiver	of	

Authorization	as	mentioned	above.	

B.	Pilot/Operator	Organization	

•	Philip	Madison	– Chief	Pilot	/Operator

•	208	Anita	Drive,	Paducah	KY	42003	

•	(270)415-1911	office	

•	(270)	392-1952	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.	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	approved	area	of	operations	will	be	the	continental	United	

States,	excluding	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	serial	of	aircraft	to	be	used.	

(5)	 Name	of	pilots	involved	in	the	filming	production	event.	

(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.	
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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.

It	is	understood	that	As	of	March	23,	2015,	the	FAA	will	

automatically	grant	a	"blanket"	COA	for	flights	at	or	below	200	

feet	to	any	UAS	operator	with	a	Section	333	exemption,	provided	

the	aircraft	weighs	less	than	55	pounds,	operations	are	conducted	

during	daytime	Visual	Flight	Rules	(VFR)	conditions	and	within	

visual	line	of	sight	(VLOS)	of	the	pilots,	and	stay	certain	distances	

away	from	airports	or	heliports.

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)	Local,	State	and	Federal	government	

(5)	Air	traffic	control	

The	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.	Operator	or	
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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.	

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	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	
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•	Takeoff	procedures	

•	Aviation	activities	to	be	conducted	during	the	event	

•	Approach	and	landing	procedures	

•	Emergency	procedures	

•	Risks	to	participating	personnel	

•	How	to	control	nonparticipating	persons	

I.	Certification/Airworthiness	

All	UAS	used	in	operations	requiring	a	waiver	of	FAR	91	.119	

(b)	and	(c)	for	the	purpose	of	filming	will	be	properly	operated	

according	to	the	manufacturers	guidelines	for	safe	operation.	

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	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:	

(1)	 Prior	experience	in	model	aircraft	control	and	at	least	4	

hours	logged	as	the	PIC	in	the	aircraft	type.	

(2)	 Display	evidence	of	proficiency	in	model	aeronautics.	

K.	Communications	
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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	it	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	

Administrator	occur	it	is	the	responsibility	of	the	Operator.

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.	

2.	Organization	

A.	Chief	Pilot	

Duties	and	Responsibilities:	

•	Final	word	in the	formulation	of	policy	and	procedures	

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.	
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•	Responsible	for	assuring	that	all	revisions	to	this	manual	are	

distributed	and	processed	properly.	

•	Must	approve	or	disapprove	each	proposed	job	or	operation	

performed	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	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.		
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Appendix	A	.1	List	of	Approved	Pilots	

Chief	Pilot	

Name:				Philip	Madison

Address: 208	Anita	Drive,	Paducah,	KY	42003

Contact	Number:		270.392.1952
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Appendix	A	.2	

List	of	Approved	Aircraft	

Make	and	Model	 Serial	#

1.		DJI	Phantom	1

2.		DJI	Phantom	3	Professional

3.		

(Any	additional	UAS	will	require	modification	and	approval	via	FAA	for	

exemption	of	Section	333.)
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Appendix	A	.3	

Permission	Acquisition	Form	

In	signing	this	form,	I	am	giving	Philip	Madison	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.

If	applicable,	I	hereby	agree	to	participate	and	give	permission	to	

Philip	Madison	to	use	my	likeness	in	the	video	production.		I	

understand	that	I	will	not	receive	any	compensation	for	my	

participation.

Name:

Title:	

Basis	of	Authority	to	Grant	Permission:	

Location:	

Date	of	Operation:	

Signature	

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Date	__________________________	

Representative	Receiving	Permission	

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