# FLIGHT MANUAL

### CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the Ty phoon Q500 when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming are not permitted.

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft

manufacturer.

4. The UA must be o perated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaid ed by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate or

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during f light operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and ma de available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be follo wed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision w ould affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant ofexemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions

arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to person s and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

- flight inspection and determine the UAS

is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating un til the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and ai rcraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety

bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The P IC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirement s specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent wit h 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience

- building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated unde r this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight ope rations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All

operations must b e conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facilit y Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horiz ontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a predetermined location within the private or controlled

- access property.

19. The PIC must abo rt the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that

cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcem ent official

upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities

at all times.

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure

th at nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipa ting persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it doe s not present
an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the pr operty owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be repor ted to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the

NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.

### Flight Operation Checklists

Pre

- Flight:

1. Before the first flight of the day, verify all transmitter, on

- board aircraft, and camera batteries are fully charged.

2. Check all control surfaces for signs of damage, loose hinges, and overall condition.

3. Check the motor/engine and mounting system to make sure it is firmly attached to the

airframe.

4. Check the propeller or rotor blades for chips, cracks, looseness and any deformation.

5. Che ck the landing gear for damage and for secure attachment

6. Check all electrical connections making sure they are plugged in and secured to the

airframe.

7. Check that the p hotography equipment and mounting system are secure and operational.

8. Perform an overall visual check of the aircraft prior to arming any power systems.

9. Repair or replace any part found to be un

- airworthy in the pre

- flight prior to take off and

record in maintenance log.

10. Perform assessment of operational area to identify hazards that may interfere with operation.

11. Determine if barriers or crowd control personnel are needed to protect public from harm.

12. Install bar riers and/or assign duties to Visual Observer (VO).

Control Systems Check:

1. Make sure that all of your body parts, clothing, other obstructions, and bystanders are well away from any propeller or rotor and its arc before turning power on to any systems.

Make sure the aircraft is secure and will not mo ve if the motor was suddenly powered up.

2. Announce out loud

– “CLEAR PROP”.

3. Turn on the transmitter. Confirm display information is correct (Camera, battery of aircraft, battery of transmitter, GPS satellite acquisition).

4. Make sure that the throttle stick o n the transmitter is in the neutral position

. 5. Connect the battery and/or turn on the power switch to the aircraft.

6. Check that all servos are steady and not chattering or making any other abnormal noise when in operation or idle.

7. Check the motor/engine for proper operation.

8. Check that photo/video equipment power is on. Check to make sure the triggering device is working correctly.Before Take off :

1. Confirm transmitter trims settings in proper position.

2. Check that the take off area is clear of obstructions and people.

3. Double check weather conditions and review potential emergency landing areas.

4. Set flight timer alarm.

5. Announce out loud

– “TAKEOFF”.

6. Launch aircraft.

In

- Flight:

1. Climb to a safe altitude away from potential hazards and check control systems. Reset trims if necessary.

2. Keep aircraft at a safe operating distance from people and buildings.

3. If aircraft must be flown over buildings or people, maintain a safe altitude for recovery & make every effort to minimize that time.

4. Continually scan the flight and g round areas for potential hazards.

Landing:

1. Check the control systems and set the trims that if necessary, an emergency abort landing

can be made.

2. Scan landing area for potential obstruction hazards and recheck weather conditions.

3. Announce out loud

– “LAND ING”.

4. Carefully land the aircraft away from obstructions and people.

Post

- Flight:

1. Turn the power off to the aircraft.

2. Turn off the transmitter.

3. Visually check aircraft for signs of damage and/or excessive wear.

4. Remo ve the battery from aircraft

. 5. Secure the aircraft.

### MAINTENANCE LOG

DATE N# PIC/VO DESCRIPTION OF
SQUAWK/ MAINTENANCE ACTION TAKEN