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# Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

Pictures From The Sky

, llc

222 Derby Street

Salem, MA. 01970

Pictures From The Sky, llc is a Woman Owned Small BusinessDate: 10.19.2015 Revision: Original

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1. Introduction

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A. Purpose

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B. Pilot/Operator Organization

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C. Persons Authorized

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D. Area of Operations

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E. Plan of Activities

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F. Permission to Operate

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G. Security

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H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

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I. Certification/Airworthiness

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J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

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K. Communications

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L. Accident Notification

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M. Recall/Stop Procedures

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N. Aerobatic Competency

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O. Special Provisions

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2. Company Organization

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A. Chief Pilot

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B. Pilot in Command

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Appendix A .1

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Chief Pilot

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Appendix A .2

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Make and Model Registration Number

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Appendix A .3

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Revision Letter

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## 1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by " Pictures From The Sky

, llc ", hereafter

referred to as " PFTS" , in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver

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

filming. PFTS pilots and other company personnel when applicable will comply

with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion

picture or television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of

Authorization as mentioned above.



### B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Mike Magee

– Lead Pilot

Pictures From The Sky, llc

222 Derby Street

Salem, MA. 01970

cell • 617.803.9086



### C. Persons Authorized

FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with respect to those persons, vehicles and

structures dire ctly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The certificate

holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except

those consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This

provision may be reduc ed to no less 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 evaluation of the filming

production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers

may protect nonparticipating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.)

from debris in the event of an accident.



### D. Area of Operations

PFTS 's approved area of operations will be the continental United S tates, Alaska,

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### E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, PFTS will submit a written

plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of

activities should include the follow ing:

1. Dates and times for all flights.

2. Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production

event.

3. Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

4. Make, model, and serial or N

- number of aircraft to be used and type of

airworthiness certificate, including category.

5. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production

event, including any notation of external load endorsements or a erobatic

competency, if required.

6. A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property

owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The

list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector

upon request from the waiver holder.

7. Signature of waiver holder or representative.

8. A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area,

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

the minimum altitud es essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification equipment may be waived, however, the operator

should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to

explain in detail why the three (3) day notificatio n is not practical.



### F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 500 feet under the

provisions of the certificate of waiver and this manual, the operator will obtain

permission to conduct these operations from propert y owners and local officials as

necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom permission may be required are

listed below:

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Page 7 of 16 3. Fire department officials

4. Local, State and Federal government

5. Air traffic control

The PFTS 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. PFTS personnel wi ll assure a sufficient number of those forms

are available at the job site. Written permission forms will be maintained at the job

site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the chief pilot to be

kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months. These forms will be made available

for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request.



### G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate

production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all

unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately

discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured or for any other

reason in the interest of safety.



### H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Person nel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the pilot in

command will conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the

risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the

filming production event. Personnel will also be briefed on additional provisions

that may be issued by the FSDO that has geographic responsibility for the

operational area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing

shall cover:

 Authoriza tion for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the

attached special provisions

 Operations manual

 Plan of activities

 Aircraft parking and starting

 Taxi procedures

 Radio Communications

 Takeoff procedures

 Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

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Page 8 of 16  Recall procedures

 Emergency procedures

 Risks to participating personnel

 How to control nonparticipating persons



### I. Certification/Airworthiness

All PFTS aircraft used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c)

for the purpose of filming will be properly certified and hold airworthiness

certificates. However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming

"vehicle" in m otion picture and television filming. Also, aircraft in the experimental

category must have an airworthiness certificate issued for the purpose of

exhibition in order to be used in motion picture and television filming. Each aircraft

will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections

and the dates or times they must be performed. A section for discrepancies is also

found in the flight log. The pilot in command will assure the aircraft to be flown is in

airworthy condition and a ll required inspections and maintenance has been

completed before each flight.



### J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements.

Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the followin g:

1. A current U.S. sport pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the

category, class and type (if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the

terms of the waiver.

2. At least 5 0 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC

in the aircra ft 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 the 1,500

- foot minimum standard contained in the 14

CFR 91.303(e) is to be waived, the pilot 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 rotar y wing operations, pilots

used in the operation shall be qualified. This qualification may be

obtained through a knowledge test (which may be oral and/written) and/or

skill. The inspector or another company pilot approved by theDate: 10.19.2015 Revision: Original

Page 9 of 16 geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to carry loads

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 operations, including a survey of the

Flight area.

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

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 manu al, pilot operations handbook, or a rotorcraft

- load

combination flight manual and limitations, if appropriate.



### K. Communications

Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot in command

will formulate a plan to provide communicati ons capability to all participants

during the actual operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may

be used as long as it is effective and is capable of keeping the participants

continuously appraised of the current status of the operation

.



### L. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the

notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.



### M. Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilize d to keep the

participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.



### N. Aerobatic Competency

If the filming operations require the issuance of FAA Form 8710

- 7, Statement of

Aerobatic Competency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, Issue/Renew/R escind a

Statement of Aerobatic Competency.



### O. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the PFTS motion picture

and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the

surface will not be jeopardized.

The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be

those specified in the PFTS motion picture and television operations manual

(“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name andDate: 10.19.2015 Revision: Original

Page 10 of 16 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.

Each pilot

- in

- command conducting operations authorized under this certificate

understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR

91.119 (b) and (c)

Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will

prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

PFTS will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are

thoroughly briefed on spec ial procedures, communication, emergency

procedures, and on the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver before

beginning the activities. No person may participate in any event unless that

person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver

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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.

 Act as liaison between PFTS and the FAA on matter concerning this manual.

 Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a

signed statement from each that they have read and understand its contents.Date: Revision: Original

Page 11 of 16  Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for

PFTS

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

processed properly.

 Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by

PFTS under the provisions of this manual.

 Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.

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

re sponsibility.



### B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and

required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's.

 Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under the

provisions of this manual.

 Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the

procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

 Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes,

locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

 Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at

any job or operation re quiring the waiver.

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

responsibility.

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## Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot

Name : Mike Magee

Certificate Number : 3542565

Grade : Private Pilot

Medical Class/Date : Third 10

- 1015

Contact Number

Pilots : ( 617 ) 803

- 9086

Name : Will maintain on file

Certificate Number : at the PFTS office

Grade : located at:

Medical Class/Date : 222 Derby St

Contact Number : Salem, MA 01970

Name :

Certificate Number :

Grade :

Medical Class/Date :

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## Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. Freefly ALTA TBD

2. Freefly Systems X TBD

3. DJI Inspire 1 TBD

No aircraft will be operated without an approved N

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## Appendix A .3

PFTS Productions, Inc. Permission

Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Pictures From The Sky, llc. . 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 tele vision production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature

Date

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Revision Letter

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Date

This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than ____________________________