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1 VOLUME 3 GENERAL TE CHNICAL ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 8 ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF WA IVER FOR MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FILMING Section 1 Issue a Certificate of Waiver for Moti on Picture and Television Filming 3-211 PROGRAM TRACKING AND REPORTING SUBSYSTEM (PTRS) ACTIVITY CODE. 1230. 3-212 OBJECTIVE. The objective of this task is to re view and issue or deny a request for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 7711- 1, Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, for motion picture and television operations and determine if an aircraft pilot/operator has developed an acceptable operations manual for use in motion picture and television filming production. Additionally, the aircraft pilot/opera tor will develop safe operating procedures, guidelines, and criteria to operate below the alt itudes required in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules, §§ 91.119(b) and (c), 91.303(e), and 91.515(a). Successful completion of th is task results in the acceptance or non-acceptance of an operations manual, the issu ance of FAA Form 7711-1 for motion picture and television operations, or the disapproval of FAA Form 7711-2, Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. 3-213 GENERAL. A. Purpose of the Motion Picture and Television Certificate of Waiver. 1) The motion picture and television industry utilize aircraft in support of their filming operations as both subject aircraft and behind the scenes ai rcraft. These aircraft are often required to be flown at altitudes and/or horizontal radius less then the minimums specified in §§ 91.119(b)(c) and/or 91.515(a). Additionally, these ai rcraft are required to perform aerobatics maneuvers below the minimum 1,500 feet a bove the surface as specified in §§ 91.303(e). 2) A waiver of the requirements of § 91.119(b) and (c) is necessary when aircraft must be flown closer than 500 feet from particip ating persons or property. If filming sequences require an aircraft to be flown in aerobatic flight below 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL), a waiver of § 91.303(e) is required. If a waiver for § 91.515(a) is n eeded, it will be added to the initial request and maintained as part of the original waiver. Items 1 through 8, 11, 12, and 15 on FAA Form 7711-2 must be addressed in all cases. B. Definitions. 1) Participating Person/Authorized Person. A ll persons associated with the filming production must be briefed on the pot ential risk of the proposed fli ght operation(s) and they must acknowledge and accept those risks. Nonparticipati ng persons are the public, spectators, media, etc., not associated with the filming production. 2) Subject Aircraft. Any aircraft that is being filmed as part of a motion picture or television filming event.
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3) Behind the Scene Aircraft. Any aircraft used in the filming event that is not the subject aircraft (camera aircraft, aircraft carrying lights for the scene, aircraft causing background noise or wind, aircraft placing additional personnel into or around the scene but not in the scene, etc.). C. Considerations. Essential personnel may be film ed while on the exterior of, or entering or exiting an aircraft in flig ht. The following are possible scenarios: 1) Airplanes that include traditional exte rnal activities such as wing walking, parachuting, air-to-air transfers, air-to-ground transfers, ground-to-a ir transfers, towing (banners or equipment), and other motion pi cture and television activities. 2) Balloons that include rappelling, long-lin e operations, in-flight transfers, rope ladders, and other motion pictur e and television activities. 3) Helicopter activities that include rappelli ng, long-line operations , external camera operators, and other motion picture and television activities may constitute an external load. However, the FAA does not provide Class B, C, or D certification for non- jettisonable activities. They would not be approved as external-loa d operations under 14 CFR part 133. Pilots and/or operators using these techniques will be required to demonstrate their ability to operate with these loads prior to being authori zed for flight in the motion pict ure and television activities for motion picture production activities. The pilot may show competency if he/she has in his/her personal possession either a lette r of competency or an approp riate logbook entry in accordance with 14 CFR § 133.37(a)(1)(2). D. Aircraft. 1) Restricted and Experiment al Category Aircraft. a) Serving as a camera platform for motion picture and television filming is one of the purposes for which FAA issues a restricted category airworthiness certificate under 14 CFR § 21.25(b)(3) (aerial surveying—photography). b) In order to be used in motion picture a nd television filming operations as the subject aircraft, the aircraft must have an airworth iness certificate issued in the appropriate category (i.e., experimental/exhibition, restrict ed (if demonstrating its purpose, in the film such as agricultural operations)). 2) Helicopters. Helicopter operations are generally conducted under 14 CFR § 91.119(d). However, movie-making helicopter operations below 500 feet AGL may create a hazard to persons or property on the surface by drawing nonparticpan ts into the area. Therefore, FAA Form 7711-1, Certificate of Waiver or Au thorization must be obtained for helicopter motion picture and television filming operations. If helicopters are to be used for aerobatic purposes under the provisions of this waiver, refer to subparagraph 3-155D. E. Forms Used. FAA Form 7711-2, Application fo r Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (Figure 3-52), is a multipurpose form used to apply for FAA Form 7711-1, 2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (Fi gure 3-53). Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 7711-2 are in Figure 3-54. All items on the fo rm may not be applicab le to the application request. F. Submission. FAA Form 7711-2, including a propos ed motion picture and television operations manual, should be submitted at leas t 45 days before actual filming begins. The completion and submission of FAA Form 7711-2 a nd a proposed operations manual is the sole responsibility of the applicant. G. Approval or Disapproval. Applications for FAA Form 7711-1, Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, are processed at the geographically responsible F light Standards District Office (FSDO). Within 30 days of receipt of the F AA Form 7711-2, an approved FAA Form 7711-1 or disapproval of the application must be issued by the district office. Upon approval, FAA Form 7711-2 and the acceptable operations manual becomes part of FAA Form 7711-1. The jurisdictional Flight Standards District Office Ma nager or their designate d representative, which may be either the assistant manager or another s upervisor from within that jurisdictional FSDO, shall sign the waiver for approval. H. Expiration Date. An FAA Form 7711-1 expires 24 cale ndar-months from the date of issuance. FAA Form 7711-1 for motion picture and television filming may be reissued by submission of a properly prepared FAA Form 77 11-2 and the applicant’s previously accepted operations manual, if appropriate. I. Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual. Operating and safety procedures must be incorporated in a moti on picture and television operations manual. The operations manual, once accepted, becomes part of the waiver. The operations manual is the standard by which a certificate holder must c onduct all operations pursuant to FAA Form 7711-1 authorization. The controls, procedures, and conditi ons set forth in the operations manual are the primary assurance that nonparticip ating persons will not be jeopard ized. This will be the basis for the authorization of the motion picture and te levision area of operation and/or the issuance of the waiver. Therefore, failure to comply with the provisions of the operations manual shall be considered a violation of the terms of the waiver and may constitute justification for cancellation of the waiver. J. Operations Manual Revisions. Inspectors should encour age pilot/operators to discuss manual revisions with the geographically responsible FSDO before they are submitted for acceptance. Proposed revisions to the manuals shall be submitted to the FSDO for review at least 15 days before the proposed effective date. Revisions will not be distributed by the pilot/operator until acceptance by the FSDO and returned to the p ilot/operator with an indication of acceptance. If the revisions are not accepted, inspectors must notify the pilot/operator in writing within 10 working days of receipt of the proposed revisions. K. Special Provisions. 1) The following statement must a ppear as a special provision:

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• “The certificate holder must adhere to the accepted motion picture and television operations manual.”

• The pilot in command (PIC) may remove and install specialty equipment authorized in accordance with an exemption issued for that purpose or under the terms of an STC or field approval.

• Traditional seating for the PIC of various aircraft does not always lend itself to be the safest position from which to conduct a flight. The primary seat may not be the optimal location, depending on the subject aircraft. The decision on where to sit may be determined by the PIC.

• Additional provisions deemed appropriate to the Ad ministrator to ensure safety of the operation should be pr escribed by the FSDO (Figure 3-55). 3-214 CONTENTS OF THE MOTION PICT URE AND TELEVISION OPERATIONS MANUAL. The applicant must submit an original and one copy of the motion picture and television operations manual. (Figure 3-56 is a sample manual development guide for use by the applicant.) The manual must include at least the following: A. Pilot/Operator Organization.

• Pilot/Operator name,

• Address, and

• Telephone number of appli cant or responsible person. B. Distribution and Revision. This section contains procedures for revising the operations manual to ensure that all manuals are kept current. Revi sions for the accepted operations manual shall be forwarded to the FSDO at least 15 days before the proposed effective date. C. Persons Authorized. Title 14 CFR § 91.119(c) is waived only with respect to those participating persons, vehicles, a nd structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The operations manual will include proce dures to 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 le ss 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 evalua tion of the filming produc tion area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings , etc. Such barriers may pr otect nonparticip ating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) fr om debris in the event of an accident. D. Area of Operations. There will be a variety of operational needs, depending upon the activities of the applicant. Certain companie s may confine their activ ities to a local area, while other pilot/operators may conduct activitie s throughout the entire U. S. and its territories and possessions. The manual shall de fine the area authorized by th e Certificate of Waiver. While the waiver is issued by the pilot/operator’s loca l FSDO, the pilot/operator must coordinate with the FSDO having geographic responsibility ov er the area of the filming operations.

4 E. Plan of Activities. The manual must include proce dures for the pilot/operator to submit 3 days before scheduled filming and a writt en plan of activities to the local FSDO having
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jurisdiction over the area of pr oposed filming. The 3-day notificat ion may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. Justification of the ex ception to the 3-day requ irement is required. The plan of activities must include at least 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 the aircraft. 4) Make, model, and serial or N-number of aircraft to be used and type of airworthiness certifica te, including category. 5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including any notation of extern al load endorsements or aero batic competency, if required. 6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to c onduct the filming production event. The list of those who gave permission must be made available to the in spector upon request from the waiver holder. 7) Signature of waiver holder or representative. 8) A description of the flight activity including maps or di agrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or State over which filming will be conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the operation. F. Permission to Operate. The motion picture and television operations manual will specify requirements and procedures for the pi lot/operator to obtain pe rmission from property owners and/or local officials (e .g., police, sheriff, fire depart ments) as appropriate for the conduct of all operations when operati ng under the provision of the waiver. G. Security. The applicant will specify the method of security that will be provided to exclude all persons not directly involved with the operation from th e location. In the interest of safety, provisions will be made to stop activities when unauthorized persons, vehicles, or aircraft enter the operations area, or fo r any other reason. If security is not needed “Not Applicable” should be entered. H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel. Procedures will be included to brief participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency proce dures, 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 tele vision certificate of waiver and the attached special provisions,

• Operations manual,

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• Aircraft parking and starting,

• Taxi procedures,

• Radio communications,

• Takeoff procedures,

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event,

• Approach and landing procedures,

• Recall procedures,

• Emergency procedures,

• Risks to participating personnel, and

• How to control nonparticipating persons. I. Certification/Airworthiness. The aircraft may be certificated in any category, including experimental, provided the re quirements of 14 CFR §§ 91.313, 91.319, and 91.203 are met. Procedures shall be included to ensure that aircraft inspections will be in accordance with the applicable parts of part 43, 91, or the assigned operating limitations. J. Pilot Personnel—Minimum Requirements. The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Mini mum requirements shall meet or exceed the following: 1) A current U.S. Commercial pilot certifi cate with ratings appropriate to the category, class, and type (if appl icable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver. 2) At least 500 hours logged as the PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the aircraft type. 3) A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used. 4) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the waiver. 5) In the event that th e 1,500-foot minimum st andard contained in 14 CFR § 91.303(e) is to be waived, the pilo t performing aerobatic maneuvers must hold FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of Acrobatic Competency, to perform the operations. 6) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an external-load operation, whether fixed or rotary wing operations, pilots used in the operation shall be qualified. This qualification may be obtained through a knowledge test (which may be oral and/or written) and/or skill. The inspector or another company pilot approved by the geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to carry load s externally will give the test(s ) which are similar to part 133 requirements and cover the following subjects: a) Steps to be taken before starting operati ons, including a survey of the flight area. b) Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external-load.

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c) Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the aircraft flight manual. d) Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel. e) Aircraft flight manual, pilot oper ations handbook, or a rotorcraft-load combination flight manual and limitations, if appropriate. K. Communications. The operations manual must c ontain procedures to provide communications capability to a ll participants duri ng the actual operation and filming. The communications must be able to keep all the part icipants apprised of the current status of the operation. L. Accident Notification. The operations manual must contain procedures for notification and reporting of acci dents, notifying National Trans portation Safety Board (NTSB) 14 CFR part 830, and protection of the accident scene. M. Recall/Stop Procedures. The applicant can use radio communications, oral, visual, or any combination acceptable to the Administ rator as long as it keeps the participants continuously apprised of the current status of the operation. N. Aerobatic Competency. If the filming operations re quire the issuance of FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of Acrobatic Comp etency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, Issue/Renew/Rescind a Statement of Acrobatic Competency. 3-215 REVIEW FAA FORM 7711-2. Pertinent items are discu ssed below for clarity and uniformity. The application should be reviewed upon receipt for obvious discrepancies. The reviewing office must not alter the informa tion submitted by the applicant on FAA Form 7711-2. A. Items 1 and 2. If the applicant is a representative of an organization, the organization’s name shall appear in Item 1. Th e name of the individua l and his/her position or authority to represent the organi zation (e.g., the responsible person) shall appear in Item 2. If the applicant is not representing ot hers, the indication, N/A, shall be entered in Item 1 and the applicant’s name entered in Item 2. B. Item 4—14 CFR Sections Requested Waived. In many instances, the applicant does not know, or is not sure, which sections of 14 CFR are involved. A meeting with the applicant before acceptance of the application may be necessary. C. Item 5—Description of Operation. Using the term motion picture and television filming to describe the type of opera tion is sufficient for the applicant. D. Item 6—Area of Operation. Describe the geographical ar ea of operations desired. A detailed description of any city, town, county, and/or state over which the filming production event operation must be submitted.

7 E. Item 7—Beginning and Ending Dates. The applicant must list the beginning date and hour and the ending date and hour for the op eration in this item. The dates requested must
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not exceed 24-calendar-months. In cases involvi ng one-time operations where an alternate date has not been indicated, the inspector should advise the applicant to request an alternate date in order to save time and unnecessary paperwork. F. Item 8—Aircraft and Pilot Information. When FAA Form 7711-2 for authorization of motion picture and television operation is submitted, the appli cant may not know the names of the pilots or the aircraft to be used in a particular operation. The application may be accepted with a notation in item 8 that a list will be provided along w ith the Plan of Activities. G. Item 9—Sponsorship. Not required. H. Item 10—Permanent Mailing Address of Sponsor. Not required. I. Item 11—Policing. Although it may be desirable, ther e is no specific requirement for the use of uniformed police or security guard s. The need for special policing depends upon several factors. 1) If fencing is used for crowd control, there may be little need for special crowd-control personnel. On the other hand, if the sponsor intends merely to cordon off the designated areas with rope, it might be necessary to have special crowd-control personnel. 2) It must be remembered that it is not th e FAA’s responsibility to control the crowd or to decide who can serve to police the filming production event. 3) In every case, the applicant should be advi sed that it is his/ her responsibility to ensure that all reasonable efforts are made to c onfine spectators to designa ted areas. If reasonable efforts have been taken and unauthorized persons or vehicles enter th e operational area where maneuvers are being performed during the filming production event, the pilot/operators must halt the operation, and efforts must be made to remo ve them. All parties involved in the production and the inspector shall use good judgment when de termining whether it is necessary to halt a filming production event to protect persons on the ground. J. Item 12—Emergency Facilities. Emergency facilities have also caused problems for production companies. As discusse d previously, the application fo rm serves as an all-purpose form, and, therefore, contains items that may or may not be appropriate to emergency facilities. Some applications have been denied because the boxes for physician, ambulance, and fire truck were not filled in. Every filmi ng production event sponsor should be encouraged to provide emergency medical service even though this serv ice is not normally necessary. A physician or a rescue squad, paramedics, or emergency medical technicians may be sufficient. Normally, the following rules of thumb are adequate. 1) Physician. Except for events that are a gr eat distance (in a gro und vehicle) from a hospital or medical clinic, an emergency re scue squad, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, or a firs t-aid station can be s ubstituted for a physician. 2) Ambulance. If an emergency rescue squad is provided, an ambulance should also be provided. If there is a physician in attend ance, any vehicle acceptable to the physician for 8 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
emergency transportation is sufficient. In fact, many communities rely on a sheriff’s or local law enforcement officer’s vehicle as th eir only means of ambulance service. 3) Fire Truck. For the most part, the presen ce of a fire truck at a filming production event is for the benefit of the performers, not th e spectators. If the performers are willing to accept a pickup truck with hand-held fire exti nguishers, the FAA should not demand that the sponsor provide a bona fide fire truck with trained firefighters. 4) Crash Wagon. Many locations where even ts are conducted do not have crash wagons available. If they are not available, the FAA should not re quire a sponsor to obtain one from a facility that might be hundreds of mile s away. Again, crash wagons serve the performers, not the public. 5) Other. A sponsor seldom needs to fill in this block. The following is an example of how the “Other” block might prove useful. In one filming production ev ent, the sponsor had a helicopter and pilot continually ready for emergency transportation of spectators or performers who might be injured or who become ill during the filming production event. Additionally, a military-trained firefighter and medic was standing by the helicopter with extinguishers in case one of the aircraft had an accident anywhere in the operating area. In th is particular case, by describing this other emergency facility, the appl icant could have been relieved of having to show anything in the preceding blocks. K. Item 13—Air Traffic Control (ATC). Not required. L. Item 14—Plan of Activities. The FAA must see a Plan of Activities in order to evaluate the application. For the purpose of reviewing the applica tion, the schedule does not need to be detailed. It should contai n at least a general description of the types of events for the filming production event and their sequen ce during the filming production event. 1) The applicant must specify a date be fore the filming production event when he/she will provide a schedule of events. The schedul e of events must list the identification of the aircraft and the performers in the sequence of their appearance. This list becomes a part of the official authorization of motion picture and television area of ope ration and waiver package. At the filming production event the scheduled order of events on the waiver may change because of weather, mechanical problems, etc. Such changes must be coordinated with the FSDO that issued the authorization and/or waiver. 2) Any maneuvers added to the schedule of events will require FAA approval and should be submitted to the jurisdictional FSDO at the earliest opportunity. Cancellation of events does not require advance notice. M. Item 15—Signature Block. The responsible party must sign this block.

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3-216 PREREQUISITES AND COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS. A. Prerequisites. This task requires knowledge of the regulatory requirements of 14 CFR part 91 and FAA policies and qualific ation as an aviation safety inspector (ASI-operations). B. Coordination. This task may require coordination with the airworthiness unit within the district office, othe r district offices, region al offices, headquarters, the Aircraft Maintenance Division (AFS-300), or appropria te air traffic facilities, and the General Aviation and Commercial Division (AFS-800). 3-217 REFERENCES, FORMS, AND JOB AIDS. A. References. (current edition):

• Title 14 CFR parts 1, 21, 43, 61, 91, and 133.

• PTRS Procedures Manual (PPM). B. Forms.

• FAA Form 7711-1, Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (Figure 3-53).

• FAA Form 7711-2, Application for Certif icate of Waiver or Authorization (Figure 3-52).

• FAA Form 8000-36, Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem Data Sheet.

• FAA Form, 8710-7, Statement of Aerobatic Competency. C. Job Aids. Sample letters and figures. 3-218 PROCEDURES. A. Determine if FAA Form 7711-2 is required. Refer to paragraph 3-37. 1) If an FAA Form 7711-1 is not required, terminate the task. 2) If an FAA Form 7711-1 is required: a) Provide the applicant with a copy of FAA Form 7711-2 (Figure 3-52), Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 7711-2 (Figure 3-54), and 14 CFR part 91 motion picture and television operations manua l development guide (Figure 3-56). b) Advise the applicant to complete it ems 1 through 15, as applicable, on FAA Form 7711-2. NOTE: Item numbers 9, 10, 13, and 14 are not required for motion picture and television application of Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. c) Advise the applicant that the application must be submitted to the FSDO at least 45 days prior to th e filming production event. 10 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
3) If the applicant is also applying for a waiver of 14 CFR § 91.303(b) through (d) for a one-time event: a) Advise the applicant that items 1 through 15 (except items 9, 10, 13, and 14) on FAA Form 7711-2 must be completed. b) Advise the applicant that the application must be submitted to the FSDO at least 45 days prior to th e filming production event. c) Advise the applicant that a motion pi cture and television filming operations manual must be prepared and submitted to the FSDO for review at least 45 days before the planned filming production event. B. Open PTRS. C. Receipt of FAA Form 7711-2 and Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual, if Appropriate. Using the information provided by the applicant and the background in section 1, review FAA Form 7711-2 and the operati ons manual for all pertinent information for the proposed filming production event. Accept strike overs that are minor in nature and initialed by the applicant. Items 9, 10, 13, and 14 do not need to be completed for motion picture and television applications. The following is a gui de for reviewing the completed Form 7711-2. 1) Items 1 and 2—Name of Organization/Name of Responsible Person. Ensure that the applicant has indicated the name of the orga nization or individual applying and the name of a person responsible for matters concerning the application. 2) Item 3—Permanent Mailing Address. Ensure that the applicant has indicated the Permanent-mailing address of the organi zation or individual named in Item 1. 3) Item 4—14 CFR Sections to be Waive. En sure that the applicant has listed all sections of the regulations that need to be waived with regard to the filming production event. 4) Item 5—Description of Operations. Ensure that the applicant has indicated the type of motion picture and/or televisi on filming production event to be conducted. 5) Item 6—Area of Operations. a) Ensure that the applicant has listed the specific locations and altitudes of the proposed filming production event. b) Ensure that the area of operation is within the jurisdiction of the district office. 6) Item 7—Time Period. a) Ensure that a beginning date and hour and an ending date and hour for the filming production event has been indicated. b) Ensure that the time period indicated does not exceed 24 calendar-months. 11 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
7) Item 8—Aircraft and Pilots. Check for aircraft make and model, pilot names, and certificate numbers. Item 8 may be accepted with a statement, “A list containing aircraft and pilot information will be furnished on (applicant enters the specific date).” 8) Items 9 and 10—Sponsorship. Not required. 9) Item 11—Security. Ensure that the appli cant has described provisions for policing the filming production event, if policing is necessary. 10) Item 12—Emergency Facilities. Ensure that the applicant marked all items that will be available at the time and place of the event. 11) Item 12—Air Traffic Control. Not required. 12) Item 14—Schedule of Events. Not required. 13) Item 15—Certification. Ensure that th e applicant has signed and dated FAA Form 7711-2 and each attachments to the application. 14) If FAA Form 7711-2 has not been completed: a) List the reasons for disapproval in the “Remarks” section of FAA Form 7711-2. b) Prepare a letter of disapp roval of application (Figur e 3-57) with a suspense date for submission of a corrected FAA Form 7711-2. c) Retain a copy of the application for future comparison. d) Return the application, operations manua l, if appropriate, and the letter of disapproval to the applicant. e) Make appropriate PTRS entries. 15) If FAA Form 7711-2 has been completed: a) Prepare FAA Form 7711-1 if an operations manual is not required. b) If an operations manual is required and has been submitted, review the operations manual. D. Review Operations Manual. Ensure that the operations manual contains the items discussed in paragraph 3-214. 1) If the manual is unsatisfactory: a) Contact the applicant and explain areas of the operations manual that need to be corrected. 12 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
b) Prepare a letter of non-accep tance of the manual (Figur e 3-58) with a suspense date for submission of the corrected operations manual. c) Mark the “Disapproved” block of FA A Form 7711-2, list reasons for the disapproval in the “Remarks” sect ion of FAA Form 7711-2, and si gn and date in the “Action” block of FAA Form 7711-2. d) Retain a copy of the operations manual for future comparison. e) Return the application, one copy of th e operations manual, and the letter of non-acceptance to the applicant. 2) If the manual is satisfactory: a) Mark the Approved block on FAA Form 7711-2, and sign and date in the action block of FAA Form 7711-2. b) Prepare a letter of acceptance of an operations manual (Figure 3-59). c) Continue with the task. E. Aerobatic Competency. Determine if FAA Form 8710-7 is required. 1) If the pilot/operato r has requested a waiver of 14 CFR § 91.303(b) through (d), FAA Form 8710-7 for motion picture and television filming must be issued. 2) Refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, Issue/Re new/Rescind a Statement of Acrobatic Competency. F. Prepare FAA Form 7711-1. 1) Fill in the inspector portion of FAA Form 7711-1. 2) Develop any special provisi ons that are not covered in the applicant’s operations manual. 3) If 14 CFR § 91.303 or 91.515 is to be wa ived, refer to paragraphs 3-154 and 3-155 for additional provisi ons that may be required. 4) Submit FAA Form 7711-1 to the FSDO mana ger, or designated representative, for his/her signature. The designated representa tive may be no lower then the operations unit supervisor. 5) Prepare a reminder notice/letter (Figure 3-60) to the waiver holder reminding him/her that a plan of activities must be s ubmitted and accepted before each filming production event, including any special provisions. G. District Office File. 13 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
1) Prepare a district office file on the applicant that include s, but is not limited to, a copy of the following documents:

• FAA Form 7711-1 and the special provisions,

• FAA Form 7711-2,

• Operations manual,

• Notice/letter of disapproval of application (FAA Form 7711-2),

• Notice/letter of nonacceptance of the operations manual or

• Notice/letter of acceptance of the operations manual,

• Notice/letter of reminder and,

• Any other documents of correspondence. 2) Send the original of the followi ng documents to the applicant:

• FAA Form 7711-1,

• FAA Form 7711-2,

• accepted motion picture and television operations manual,

• Notice/letter of acceptance of the operations manual, and

• Notice/letter of reminder. H. Close PTRS. Make appropriate PTRS entries. I. Vital Information Subsystem (VIS). Establish a part 91 pilo t/operator VIS record, if appropriate. 3-219 TASK OUTCOMES. Completion of this task results in one or more of the following:

• Issuance of a certif icate of waiver,

• An accepted operations manual,

• Letter of acceptance of the operations manual,

• Letter of reminder to submit a plan of activities,

• Part 91 VIS record,

• Issuance of Statement of Acrobatic Competency Card, if required,

• Disapproval of an application, and

• A letter of nonacceptance of the operations manual. 3-220 FUTURE ACTIVITIES.

• Reissue a Certificate of Waiver,

• Cancellation of a Certificate of Waiver,

• Review proposed revisions to the operations manual,

• Review the pilot/operato r’s plan of activities,

• Surveillance of any operations approved by the certificate of waiver (volume 3, chapter 2),

• Possible enforcement investigation,
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• Take part in an investigati on as a result of an accident, incident, or violation of the regulations, and

• Rescind FAA Form 8710-7 or require re-evaluation. RESERVED. Paragraphs 3-221 through 3-235.

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Figure 3-52, FA A Form 7711-2, A pplication for Certification of Waiver or Authorization

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Figure 3-53, FA A Form 7711-1, Certific ate of Waiver or Authorization

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Figure 3-54, In structions for Completion of FAA Form 7711-2 1. PREPARING FAA FORM 7711-2. Items from FAA Form 7711-2 are discussed below for purposes of clarity and uniformity of its use. However, not all items on the form may be applicable to the application request. Items 9 through 14 apply to airshow and air race waiver requests only.

a. Items 1 and 2—Name of Organization/Name of Responsible Person. If you are a representative of an organiza tion, then the organization’s na me should appear in Item 1. Your name and title or position, as the or ganization’s representative, for application purposes should appear in Item 2. If you are not representing an organization, the term “N/A” should be entered in Item 1 and your name in Item 2. b. Item 3—Permanent Mailing Address. Self-explanatory.

c. Item 4—14 CFR Section and Number To Be Waived. All applicable 14 CFR sections and numbers that are to be waived for the opera tion to be conducted must be listed in this item. If you are unsure which 14 CFR sections will need to be waived, contact the FSDO for guidance. d. Item 5—Detailed Description of Proposed Operations. It is sufficient to use the term “pipeline patrol,” “powerline patrol,” etc., for a description. However, additional detailed information may be included.

e. Item 6—Area of Operation. A detailed description of a ny city, town, county, and/or state over which the operations will be c onducted and the minimum altitude essential to accomplish the operation should be included in this item. The routes for powerline/ pipeline operations must be de picted in cartographic or photo graphic form. This depiction should include every community, settlement, stadium, or other common gathering place located either side of the route. The depi ction should also include the areas where powerlines and phone lines or any ot her obstructions cross the route. f. Item 7—Time Period. List the beginning dates and hours and the ending dates and hours the operation will be conducted. Maximum time period for operations is 24 calendar-months (e.g., June 12, 1996 to June 30, 1998), except for NAFTA operations, in which the maximum time period for operations is 12 calendar-months. The application should be submitted to the FSDO at least 45 days before the beginning date of the operation. For a onetime operation, consideratio n should be given to alternate dates. A request for alternate dates may prevent a delay and/or unnecessary paperwork. These alternate dates should be included in this item.
g. Item 8—Aircraft Make and Model. List the names of all pilots, their certificate numbers and ratings, full home address, and al l aircraft by make and model that will be used in the operation. If the type of aircraft and/or the names of the pilots are not known at the time the application is submitted, th e FAA will accept the application with the statement, “A list containing aircraft and/or pilot information will be furnished on [insert date.]” 19 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0

h. Item 9—Sponsorship. Not required. i. Item 10—Permanent Mailing Address of Sponsor. Not required. j. Item 11—Policing. Not required. k. Item 12—Emergency Facilities. Not required. l. Item 13—Air Traffic Control. Not required.

m. Item 14—Schedule of Events. Not required.

n. Item 15—Certification. As the applicant or an organi zation’s representative, you must sign in this block and on each page of the application. Figure 3-55, Sa mple Motion Picture and Tele vision Operations Manual Special Provisions The following special provisions ar e provided for reference only and may be selected and/or modified as determined by the issuing FSDO. The certificate holder must adhere to the mo tion picture and television operations manual. The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the (insert name of company) motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized. This is the basis for issuance of the authorization and/or waiver. Therefore, failure to comply with the provisions of the manual will be considered a violation of the terms of the authorization and/or waiver and may constitute justification for cancellation of the authorization and/or waiver. The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the (insert name of pilots and/or operators) motion picture and televisi on operations manual 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. The FAA has the authority to cancel or delay some or all participan ts or events if, in its opinion, the safety of persons or property on the ground or in the air is in je opardy, or there is a contravention of the terms of th e authorization and/or waiver. Authority to deviate from the regulations is li mited to the specific regulations shown on the Authorization of motion pictur e and television FAA Form 7711- 1, Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. All flight operations conducted under the authorization of this waiver will be performed in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.155, basic VFR weather minimums, except as provided in the waiver holder’s motion picture a nd television operations manual, Special Provisions , Aerobatics. 20 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
Aircraft may not be flown along a path that would require excessive maneuvering to avoid nonparticipating persons on the surfa ce in the event of an emergency. The holder of this manual shall ensure that each pilot-in-command conducting operations authorized under this certificat e understands the conditions of i ssuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of (insert applicable regulati ons (e.g., 14 CFR §§ 91.119(b) and (c), 91.303(e), and 91.515)). Section 91.119(b) is waived only with respect to participating persons, vehicles, and structures directly involved in the perfor mance of the actual filming. Flight operations closer than 500 feet (200 feet, if authorized) or ove r flight of a group of nonpartic ipating persons at less than 1,000 feet AGL are prohibited. Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas must be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering th e helipad area. The helipads must be located so the aircraft will not pass over nonparticipating personnel during takeoff and landing. In the event of an accident considered to be the re sult of an event deficiency or procedure, flight operations will be canceled until the deficiency has been corrected and the correction accepted by the FSDO responsible for the geographi c area in which th e activity occurred. The holder of the authorization a nd/or waiver shall ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on sp ecial procedures, communications, emergency procedures, and on the provisions of the author ization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. This requirement applie s to all persons within 500 feet of the airc raft during waived activity. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver. The holder of the (insert name of company) motion picture and television operations manual shall maintain primary responsibility for safeguarding persons and property on the surface. The certificate holder must submit 3 days prior to scheduled filming, a written Plan of Activities to the FSDO having jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. Justification of the exception to the 3-day requirement is required. Aircraft operated under this authorization and/or waiver will have on board an airworthiness certificate appropriate for th e operations being conducted. Revision # (if appropriate) _ _ _ FSDO Movie Manual Special Provisions (enter date of issue)

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Figure 3-56, Ti tle 14 CFR Part 91 Motion Pi cture and Television Operations Manual Development Guide Each motion picture and television operations manual must contain at least the following items, although it is not restricted to these items. 1. Pilot and/or Operator Organization. 2. Pilot and/or operator name, address, and telephone number of applicant. 3. List of pilots to be used during the filming, including thei r pilot certificate numbers. This information may be placed in the Plan of Ac tivities. The list must include special pilot authorizations or endorsements (aerobatic, external load, etc. ), if applicable. 4. List of aircraft by make, model, serial or regi stration number. This information shall be placed in the Plan of Activities. 5. Distribution and Revision.

(a) Procedures for revising the motion picture an d television operations manual to ensure that all manuals are kept current. A list of effective pages may be appropriate. (b) Revisions for the accepted motion pictur e and television operations manual should be forwarded to the FSDO at least 15 days before the proposed effective date. 6. Persons Authorized. The motion picture and television operations manual must include procedures to ensure that no persons, except those persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, are allowed within 500 feet of the filming production area. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet in the event that a suitable, equivalent level of safety can be achieved. An equivalent level of safety may be determined by evaluation of the filming production area and the degree of terrain features, bu ildings etc. that will provide a safety barrier to observers. 7. Area of Operations. The motion picture and tele vision operations manual must define the area (city, state or states, etc.) that will be used during the term of the authorization and/or waiver. 8. Plan of Activities. The motion picture a nd television operations manual must include procedures for the submission, 3 days prior to scheduled filming, which includes a written Plan of Activities, to the local FS DO having jurisdiction over an ar ea of proposed filming. At the discretion of the FSDO, the 3-day notification may be waived. Justification of the exception to the 3-day requirement is neede d. The manual shall indicate ac knowledgment of the requirement for FAA acceptance of the Plan of Activities prior to beginning filming operations. The Plan of Activities must include at least the following: (a) Dates and times for all flights. (b) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.

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(c) Make, model, and serial numb er or registration number of ai rcraft to be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including category. (d) Names and certificate numbers of pilots involved in the filming production event. (e) A statement that permission has been obt ained from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. (f) Signature of waiver holder or a designated representative. (g) A general outline or summary of the flight activity schedule, including maps or diagrams of the specific f ilming location, if necessary. 9. Permission to Operate. The motion picture and television operations manual shall specify requirements and procedures that the waiver hol der will use to obtain permission from property owners and/or local officials (e .g., police, sheriff, fire depart ments) as appropriate for the conduct of all filming operations when using the waiver. 10. Security. The manual must specify the method of security that will be used to exclude all persons not directly involved with the operation from the loca tion. This should also include procedures that will be used to stop activities when unauthorized persons, vehicles, or aircraft enter the operations area, or for any ot her reason, in the interest of safety. 11. Briefing of Pilot/Producti on Personnel. Procedures must be in cluded to brief personnel of the risks involved, emergency procedures, and sa feguards to be followed during the filming production event. Personnel will also be briefed on any additional provisions that may be issued by the local FSDO, including the location of boundaries or a ny other time limits. 12. Certification/Airworthiness. Procedures must be included to ensure that inspections will be in accordance with 14 CFR parts 43 and 91 and applicable operating limitations. The aircraft to be used may be certificated in any category, includi ng experimental, provided the requirements of part 91, §§ 91.7, 91.9, and 91.203 are met. 13. Pilot Personnel—Minimum Requirements. The p ilot/operator must establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum require ments should meet or exceed the following: (a) A current U.S. Commercial Pilot certificat e with ratings appropriate to the category and class aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver. (b) At least 500 hours logged as PIC and 20 hours of PIC in the aircraft type. (c) A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used. (d) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and m odel aircraft to be used under the waiver. (e) In the event that the 1,50 0-foot minimum standard cont ained in § 91.303(d) is to be waived, the pilot performing aerobatic maneuvers must hold an FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of Acrobatic Competency, for the operations to be performed. 23 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using2/20/08 8900.1 CHG 0
(f) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an external-load operation, whether fixed-wing or rotary operations, pilots used in the operation shall be qualified. This qualification may be obtained through a test of knowledge (which may be oral or written) and/or skill. A FAA inspector will give the te st(s) or another company pilot approved by the FSDO and who is qualified to car ry loads externally. These tests will be similar to 14 CFR part 133 requirements and cover the following subjects:

• Steps to be taken before st arting operations, including a su rvey of the flight area.

• Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external-load.

• Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the Aircraft Flight Manual.

• Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel.

• Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a ro torcraft-load combination flight manual, and limitations, if appropriate. 14. Communications. The motion pi cture and television flight ope rations manual must contain procedures to provide communicatio ns capability with all particip ants during the actual operation and filming. The applicant can use oral, visual, or radio communications as along as it keeps the participants continuously apprised of the current status of the operation. 15. Accident Notification. The motion picture and television flight operations manual must contain procedures for notification and reporting of accidents. Figure 3-57, Sa mple Letter of Di sapproval of an Application FAA Letterhead [date] [applicant’s name and address] Dear [applicant’s name]: This letter informs you that the applicati on you submitted on [indicate date] has been disapproved for the reasons listed in th e “Remarks” section of FAA Form 7711-2. Please make the corrections noted and return to this office within 15 days of receipt of this letter. If you have any questions or comments, please f eel free to contact this office at the following telephone number [indicate number]. Sincerely,
[principal operations inspector’s signature]

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Figure 3-58, S ample Letter of Non-accep tance of a Flight Operations Manual FAA Letterhead [date] [pilot/operator’s name and address] Dear [pilot/operator name]: This letter informs you that the motion picture and television flight operations manual submitted on [indicate date] has been determined unacceptable for the following reasons: [list all reasons for non-acceptance] Please make the corrections noted, and resubmit to th is office within 15 days of receipt of this letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to co ntact this office during regular business hours at the following telephone number [indicate number]. Sincerely,
[principal operations inspector’s signature] Figure 3-59, Sa mple Letter of Acceptan ce of a Flight Operations Manual FAA Letterhead [date] [pilot/operator’s name and address] Dear [pilot/operator’s name] This letter informs you that the motion picture and television flight operations manual submitted on [indicate date] has been accepted. If you have any questions, please feel free to co ntact this office during regular business hours at the following telephone number [indicate number]. Sincerely,
[principal operations inspector’s signature]

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26 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED Check with FSIMS to verify current version before using Figure 3-60, Sa mple Letter of Reminder FAA Letterhead [date] [pilot/operator’s name and address] Dear [pilot/operator’s name]: This letter is a reminder that a plan of activit ies must be submitted, as outlined in your accepted motion picture and television flight operations manual, to the lo cal Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) having jurisdiction ov er the area of proposed filming. The plan of activities must be submitted at least 3 days before actual filming begins. If you have any questions or comments, please f eel free to contact this office at the following telephone number [indicate number]. Sincerely,
[principal operations inspector’s signature]