Motion Picture and Television

Operation Manual

Company Two Thousand Fourteen, LLC

(dba RC Flying Cameras)

71 Java St ◦ Brooklyn, NY 11222

(619) 851-7347
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose 3

B. Operator/Pilot Organization 3

C. Authorized Personnel 3

D. Operation Areas 4

E. Activities & Plans 4

F. Operation Permissions 4

G. Flight Operations Security 5

H. Pilot & Production Personnel Briefing 5

I. Aircraft Certification & Airworthiness 6

J. Minimum Requirements for Pilot Personnel 6

K. Communications Between Personnel 7

L. Notification of Accidents 7

M. Aerobatic Competency 7

N. Special Provisions 7

2. COMPANY ORGANIZATION

A. Chief Pilot 8

B. Pilot in Command 8

APPENDIX A

1. List of Approved Pilots 10

2. List of Approved Aircraft 11

3. Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 12

4. Revision Letter (sample) 13

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1. INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by “Company Two Thousand Fourteen, LLC (dba RC Flying

Cameras)”, hereafter referred to as “RCFC”, in conjunction with a Certificate of Waiver of

Authorization application for the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming.

RCFC pilots and other company personnel, when applicable, will adhere to the policies, conditions

and procedures of this manual, when motion picture/television flight operations are performed that

that require a Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above.

B. Operator/Pilot Organization

Martin Hoffman - Pilot

Company Two Thousand Fourteen, LLC (dba RC Flying Cameras)

71 Java St

Brooklyn, NY 11222

Martin Hoffman - Manager (619) 851-7347

C. Authorized Personnel

The provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) are waived only with respect to the vehicles, persons and

structures directly involved with the actual filming. The person who holds the certificate will make

sure that no persons are within 500 feet of the filming area except for those who consent and are

involved with the filming. However, the distance may be reduced to no less than 30 ft if an equal

level of safety can be ascertained and the administrator has given its approval

For example, an equal level of safety can be determined by an ASI’s (Aviation Safety Inspector)

evaluation of the production area to note such things as terrain, obstructions, buildings etc. These

barriers must protect persons not directly involved with the film shooting from debris in the event

of an accident.

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D. Operation Areas

The areas approved for RCFC operations will be the continental United States including Alaska,

Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

E. Activities & Plans

RCFC will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO (Flight Standards District Office)

having jurisdiction of the filming area no less than three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming.

The activities and plans should include the following:

1. Name and contact number of person responsible for the film production event.

2. Dates & Times for all scheduled flights.

3. Name and contact number of person responsible for aircraft(s).

4. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including

any other notes for aerobatic competency and external load endorsements, if required.

5. Make, model and serial or N-number of the aircraft that will be used for the film production

including the type of airworthiness certificate and category (if applicable).

6. A detailed description of the flight activity over which filming will be conducted as well as

the minimum altitudes necessary to successfully accomplish the operations. This will

include maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county and or state.

7. A statement from the waiver holder that he has obtained the proper permission from local

officials and/or property owners to conduct filming over the area (Appendix A3, pg. 12).

8. Waiver holder or representative’s signature

F. Operation Permissions

If any flight operations are conducted at less than 500ft under the provisions of this manual and

the certificate of waiver, the flight operator will obtain the appropriate permissions to conduct

these operations from local officials or property owners as necessary. Permission may need to be

required from persons listed below:

1. Property owners

2. Local, State and Federal government entities

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3. Law Enforcement/Fire Department Officials

4. Air Traffic Control (ATC)

The designated RCFC personnel tasked with obtaining these permissions will do so in writing, if

practical, however, verbal permission shall be acceptable otherwise. A standard permission to

operate form is included in Appendix A3, page 12 and may be used when obtaining written

permission.

These written permission forms will be at the job site until all flight operations are completed and

then subsequently turned over to the chief pilot to be kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months.

Upon request, these forms will be made available for inspection by FAA officials or any other

official personnel.

G. Flight Operations Security

Before any flight operation begins, the chief flight operator will coordinate with appropriate

production personnel to draw up a plan for securing the area of flight operations from all

unauthorized persons and vehicles. If for any reason operations are to be discontinued due to the

area(s) becoming unsecured or for any other reason in the interest of safety, provisions will be

made and enacted.

H. Pilot & Production Personnel Briefing

Before the start of any flight operation under the provisions of this manual and certificate, the chief

pilot will conduct a mandatory briefing of all procedures to participating production personnel that

outline the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during all times of

the filming production event.

Any additional provisions that may have been issued by the FSDO, that has geographical

responsibility for the filming production area, will also be discussed with production personnel. The

briefings shall cover:

● Motion picture and television certificate of waiver authorization and any special provisions

● Plan of activities

● Operations Manual

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● Pre-flight procedures

● Takeoff procedures

● Radio communication

● Aerial activities to be conducted during filming

● Landing/approach procedures

● Recall procedures

● Emergency landing procedures

● Participating personnel risks

● Controlling non-participating persons

I. Aircraft Certification & Airworthiness

All RCFC aircraft used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of

motion picture and television filming will be properly registered and exempted from airworthiness

requirements according to the operator’s 333 exemption. The aircraft will be inspected according

to OEM guidelines. Each aircraft will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance

and inspections and the dates / time they must be performed. A section for discrepancies will also

be 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. Minimum Requirements for Pilot Personnel

The aircraft pilot/operator shall set and specify the minimum pilot requirements needed to operate

any aircraft used by RCFC. These minimum requirements shall be as follows:

1. A Current U.S. private pilot or sports pilot certificate with a rating appropriate for the class,

category and type of aircraft used under the terms of the waiver.

2. A minimum of 50 flights in the category: airplane, helicopter or multirotor, of aircraft to be

used.

3. at least 10 hours in the make and model of aircraft to be used under the waiver.

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K. Communications Between Personnel

Before the start of any filming operation covered under this manual, the PIC will design a plan that

shall provide communications to all production personnel during the actual operation and filming.

Any form of communications, including oral, visual or radio communications, may be used for as

long as it is effective and capable of keeping all participants informed of the current operating

situation.

L. Notification of Accidents

If there should be an accident or incident during the filming operation requiring notification of the

NTSB, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.

M. Aerobatic Competency

If filming operations require acrobatic maneuvers, the issuance of FAA Form 8710-7 (Statement of

Aerobatic Competency) will be required

N. Special Provisions

All controls, procedures and conditions set forth in this RCFC motion picture and television

operations manual serves as the primary assurance that all persons on the ground will not be

jeopardized.

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

specified in Appendix A1, page 10. Each pilot(s) name and certificate number shall appear on each

daily plan of activity and any and all civil aircraft and pilot(s) participating in any filming activity

shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled filming operation

Each PIC(s) conducting filming operations authorized under this certificate understands and

acknowledges the conditions of issuance and that it allows a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) .

Areas designated as aircraft takeoff and landing areas shall be protected so that it will prevent any

unauthorized persons from entering these designated areas.

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RCFC will make sure that all participants involved in filming operations are fully briefed on special

procedures, communication, emergency procedures and all the provisions of the authorization

and/or waiver before beginning any filming operations. No production personnel shall participate in

filming operations unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver.

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

Duties and Responsibilities:

● In charge of final decisions made in the creation of policy and procedures for this manual.

● Be the liaison between the FAA and RCFC.

● Make sure that approved pilot(s) are issued a copy of this manual as well as get a signed

statement from pilot(s) that they have fully read and understand the contents of this

manual.

● Keep a current copy of this manual at the RCFC main base of operation.

● Responsible for making sure that all revisions of this manual are disseminated and

processed correctly.

● In charge of approving or denying each proposed job/operation undertaken by RCFC under

the provisions of this manual.

● Undertake PIC responsibilities when acting as such.

● May delegate functions to other personal, but still maintains responsibility for all actions.

B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Assure that all aircraft to be flown are in airworthy condition as well as making sure all

inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per the FAR’s.

● Get permission from the chief pilot before any filming operation under the provisions of this

manual.

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● Be well informed of the contents of this manual and adhere to the procedures, policies and

conditions within the manual.

● Coordinate with movie and television personnel to create plans, routes, locations, etc. with

safety of all persons involved as the primary concern.

● Keep a copy of this manual in its current condition and have it on-site at any job or filming

operation requiring the waiver.

● May delegate functions to other personal, but still maintains responsibility for all actions.

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Appendix A | 1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot Name : Martin Hoffman

Certificate Number : TBD

Grade : Sports Pilot Certificate (Pending)

Medical Class/Date : TBD

Contact Number : (619) 851-7347

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Appendix A | 2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. DJI INSPIRE 1 NT0054795

2. CINESTAR 8 HL T0054786 (Temporary)

3.

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Appendix A | 3

Company Two Thousand Fourteen, LLC

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Company Two Thousand Fourteen, LLC (dba RC Flying

Cameras) 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.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature __________________________________________________ Date __________________________

RCFC Representative Receiving Permission

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Appendix A | 4

Revision Letter

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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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