# Eagle View Cinematography

Flight Operation s Manual

Eagle View Cinematography

W8702 440 th Avenue • Ellsworth, Wisconsin 54011

651

- 206

- 2115

Effective : January 1, 2016

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Flight Operations Manual



## Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 1

B. Pilot/Ope rator Organization 1

C. Persons Authorized 1

D. Area of Operations 1

E. Plan of Activities 2

F. Permission to Operate 2

G. Security 3

H. Briefing of Personnel 3

I. Certification/Airworthiness 4

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 4

K. Communications 4

L. Special Provisions 4



### 2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 5

B. Pilot in Command 5

C. Visual Observer 6

Appendix A

1 Permissi on Acquisition Form

2 Operation Plan of Activities Template

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### A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by " Eagle View Cinematography ", hereafter

referred to as " EVC ", in conjunction with a Petition for Exemption of certain

pro visions of the Federal Aviation Regulations for the purposes of aerial

photography, cinematography, land surveying and public safety operations

. EVC

pilots and other company personnel when applicable will comply with the policies,

procedure s and conditions of this manual whenever flight operations are

performed.



### B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Kyle Strege

– Chief Pilot

Eagle View Cinematography

W8702 440 th Avenue

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

( 651 ) 206

- 2115



### C. Persons Authorized

No persons may operate EVC aircraft without proper FAA Certification and EVC

prescribed training targeted to the specific aircraft intended for use as well as the

contents of this manual. The pilot shall ensure that no persons are allowed within

500 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the

specific operation . This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if an

equivalent level of safety can be achieved as determined by the pilot . For

example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by EVC ’s evaluation of

the operational area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such

barriers may protect nonparticipating persons from i njury in the event of an

accident.



### D. Area of Operations

EVC 's approved area of operations will be the continental United States.

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### E. Plan of Activities

At least t wo ( 2 ) days prior to any scheduled filming, EVC will create a written plan

of activi ties detailing the intended operations . The plan of activities should include

the following:

(1) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number (s) of EVC personnel responsible for the

operation

.

(3) Name

, phone number and certificate number of person (s) responsible for

control of the aircraft.

(4) Make, model, and serial number of aircraft to be used.

(5) A statement that the EVC has obtained permission from property

owners and/or local officials to conduct the operation

.

(6) A descriptio n of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area,

city, town, county, and/or State over which the operation will be conducted

.

(7) Weather forecast including projected wind s peed an d direction

.

The two ( 2 ) day time frame may be waived in the case of immediate public safety

need (as in police activity or disaster mitigation) , however, the operator should

complete the required written plan as soon as possible post

- incident and explain

in detail why the t wo ( 2 ) day time frame was not prac tical.



### F. Permission to Operate

Before conducting any flight operations under the provisions of 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

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- (3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

The EVC 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. 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 twelve ( 12 ) months. These forms will be made available for

inspection by authorized personnel upon request.



### G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate personnel

to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation fr om 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 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

operati on . The briefing shall include but is not limited to :

• Operations manual

• Plan of activities

• Aircraft starting location, route of travel and landing location.

• Aircraft r ecall procedures in case of an incident.

• Emergency procedures and contact numbers.

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons

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### I. Certification/Airworthiness

All EVC aircraft used in operations shall hold an exemption of applicable Federal

Aviation Regulations. The pilot in command will assure the aircr aft 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 EVC Chief Pilot shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements.

Minim um requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) A current U.S. pilot certificate as described under the terms of the FAA

exemption(s)

. (2) Appropriate training and a minimum of 5 hours in the make and model

aircraft to be used under the exemption(s)

.



### 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. 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 . Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the EVC operations manual

are t he 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 EVC operations plan of activities. Each pilot’s name and

certificate number shall appear on each p lan of activit ies . All aircraft and pilot(s)

participating in the operation shall be availabl e for FAA inspection before, during

and after the scheduled operation

.

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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 and the organization

.

• Act as liaison between EVC and the FAA on all matter s co ncerning this

manual.

 Assure that each approved pilot and visual observer 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 EVC

.

• Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and

processed properly.

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performe d by EVC

under the provisions of this manual.

• The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains

responsibility for such functions

.



### B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure that aircraft to be f lown is in airworthy condi tion and all inspections

and required maintenance have been performed as per manufacturer’s

recommendations.

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- • 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 contracted clients to formulate plans, routes, locations,

etc. with safety of all persons involved as the prim ary concern.

• Maintain their copy of this manual in a current condition and have it on site

at any operation

.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but

retains responsibility for such functions

.

• No person may act as pilot in command if he or she knows or has reason

to know that he or she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere

with the safe operation of the UAV. The use of alcohol prior to or during any

operation is prohibited.



### Visual Observer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of the operations area and intended flight routes.

• Maintain awareness of the UAV at all times through direct visual

observation.

• Continually scan the airspace where the UAV is operating for potential

collision hazards aloft or on the ground and relay those hazards to the pilot in

command.

• Visual observation shall be provided for only one UAV at any time.

• Be very knowledgeable of t he contents of this manual and abide by the

procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

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- • Maintain their copy of this manual in a current condition.

• No person may act as visual observer if he or she knows or has reason to

know that he or she h as a physical or mental condition that would interfere with

the safe operation of the UAV. The use of alcohol prior to or during any operation

is prohibited.

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Appendix A

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Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Eagle View Cinematography . 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 described below

.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Purpose of Operation:

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________

Eagle View Cinematography Representative Receiving Permission

Signature: _____________________________________ Date : _____________

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Operation Plan of Activities

Date of Operation: Start Time:

Location:

Pilot: Certificate #:

Visual Observer 1: Visual Observer 2:

Aircraft: Serial Number:

Objective:

Authorizing Agent: Phone

Agency:

Weather:

Takeoff Location:

Landing Location:

Projected Maximum Altitude:

Route of Flight Control : □ Pilot □ GPS

Potential Hazards:

P.I.C. Signature:______________________ Date:____________ Time:_________

Post

- flight Comments:

EVC Case Number:

EVC Video File Name(s):

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Operation Plan of Activities

Create a map of the operational area. Map should include but is not limited to,

□ Objective □ Takeoff Location □ Landing Location

□ Pilot Location □ Route of Flight □ Visual Observer(s)

□ Hazards □ Security Perimeter