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Motion Picture and Television Flight Operations Manual

Full Spectrum Photography Broadcast Video Production 

### Image Studios Inc. 1100 South Lynndale Drive Appleton, WI 54914 877.738.4080

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Table ofContents
1. Introduction



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### 3. Purpose 

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### P. Pilot/Operator Organization Distribution and Revision Operations Persons Authorized Area ofOperations Plan ofActivities Permission to Operate Security Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel Certification/ Airworthiness Pilot Personnel
- Minimum Requirements Communications Accident Notification Recall/Stop Procedures Aerobatic Competency Special Provisions Company Organization
- Duties and Responsibilities 

### A. Chief Pilot B. Pilot in Command Appendices 

### A. List ofApproved Pilots 

### 8: List ofApproved Aircraft C. Revision Letter D

. Revision Control Page 

### E. Permission Acquisition Form F. Pilot Operations Manual Acknowledgement and Receipt G. Certification ofWaiver (Form 7711-2)

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1. Introduction A. Purpose This manual has been developed by "Image Studios, Inc.", hereinafter referred to as "Image Studios", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate ofWaiver ofAuthorization ofthe provisions of Section 91.119(b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. Image Studios' pilots and other company personnel, when applicable, will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions ofthis Operations Manual, whenever motion picture ortelevision flight operations are performed that require a Waiver ofAuthorization as mentioned herein. B. Pilot/Operator Organization Pilot: Michael Leschisin N7881 Bluffside Court Sherwood, WI 54169 (920) 205-2070 C. Distribution and Revision Procedures Organization: Image Studios, Inc. 1100 South Lynndale Drive Appleton, WI 54915 (920) 738-4080
Image Studios shall document and record all revisions made to this Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual to ensure that records are kept current. Image Studios shall forward all revisions to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) at least 15 days before the proposed effective date. All revisions shall be documented using the Revision Letter (Appendix C) and recorded using the Revision Control Page (Appendix D). D. Persons Authorized Section 91.119(c) is waived onlywith respect to those persons, vehicles, and structures directly involved in the performance ofthe actual filming. The Certificate Holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet ofthe area exceptthose consenting to be involved and necessaryforthe filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet ifan equivalent level ofsafety can be achieved and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level ofsafety may be determined by an Aviation Safety Inspector's evaluation ofthe filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons (e.g., observers, the public, news media) from debris in the event ofan accident.

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E. Area ofOperations Image Studios' approved area ofoperations will be the continental United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
F. Plan ofActivities At least three (3) days priorto any scheduled filming; Image Studios will submit awritten plan ofactivities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction overthat area. The plan of activities should include the following: 1. Dates and times for all flights. 2. Name and phone number ofperson responsible forthe filming production event. 3. Name and phone number ofperson responsible for aircraft. 4. Make, model, and serial or N-numberofaircraft 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 ofexternal load endorsements or aerobatic competency, if required. 6. A statementthat the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The list ofthose who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request from the waiver holder. 7
. Signature ofwaiver holder or representative. 8. A description ofthe flight activity including maps or diagrams ofany area, city, town, county, and/or State overwhich filming will be conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the operations. Image Studios acknowledges thatthe three (3) day notification may be waived; however, Image Studios and/orthe Operator shall contact FSDO as soon as possible with this request and will be prepared to explain in detail why the three (3) day notification was not practical.
G. Permission to Operate Before any flight operation is conducted at less than 500 feet underthe provisions ofthe Certificate ofWaiver and this Operations Manual, the operatorwill 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:

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(1) Property Owners (2) Law Enforcement Officials (3) Fire Department Officials (4) Local, State, and Federal government (5) AirTraffic Control Officials The Image Studios personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical; however, verbal permission is otherwise acceptable. A standard Permission Acquisition Form is provided in Appendix E and may be used when obtaining written permission. Image Studios personnel will assure a sufficient number of Permission Acquisition Forms are available atthe job site. Written permission forms will be maintained at thejob site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the chief pilot to be kept on file for a minimum ofsix (6) months. These forms will be made available for inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other official personnel upon request.
H. Security Priorto any flight operation the operatorwill coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan ofsecuring the area(s) ofoperation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured orfor any other reason in the interest ofsafety.
I. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel Priorto the commencement ofany operation underthe provisions ofthis manual, the pilot in command will conduct a briefing ofall 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 ortime limits. The briefing shall cover:
• Authorization for motion picture and television certificate ofwaiver and the attached special provisions, • Operations manual, • Plan ofactivities, • Aircraft parking and starting, • Taxi procedures, • Radio communications, • Takeoff procedures,

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### • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event, Approach and landing procedures, Recall procedures, Emergency procedures, Risks to participating personnel, Howto control nonparticipating persons. 

### J. Certification/Airworthiness All image Studios aircraft used in operations requiring a waiver of Section 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purpose offilming will be properly certified and hold airworthiness certificates. However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television filming. Also, aircraft in the experimental category must have an airworthiness certificate issued forthe purpose ofexhibition in orderto be used in motion picture and television filming. The aircraftwill be subjectto a 1OOhr/annual inspection program. Other required tests and inspections (transponder, E.LT., etc.) will be performed as per Section 91 when necessary. Each aircraftwill have aflight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates ortimes they must be performed. A section for discrepancies is also found in the flight log. The pilot in command will assure the aircraftto be flown is in airworthy condition and all required inspections and maintenance has been completed before each flight.
K. Pilot Personnel
- Minimum Requirements The pilot/operator shall establish and specifythe minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following: 1
. A current U.S. Commercial pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the category, class and type (ifapplicable) ofaircraft to be used underthe terms ofthe waiver. 2. At least 500 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the aircrafttype. 3. A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class ofaircraft to be used. 4. A minimum of5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the waiver. 5. In the eventthat 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 ofAcrobatic Competency, to perform the operations.

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6. In the eventthe operation to be conducted contains elements ofan external-load operation, whetherfixed 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/written) and/or skill. The inspector or another company pilot approved by the geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to carry loads externally will give the test(s) which are similarto part 133 requirements and coverthe 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 aircraftflight manual. (d) Proper instructions forflight and ground crew personnel. (e) Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a rotorcraft-load combination flight manual and limitations, ifappropriate. 

### L. Communications Priorto the start ofany 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 ofkeeping the participants continuously apprised ofthe current status ofthe operation. M. Accident Notification Should an accident or incident requiring notification ofthe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) occur, the notification requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 830 would comply. N. Recall/Stop Procedures Radio communication, oral, visual, or a combination will be utilized to keep the participants continuously apprised ofthe current status ofoperation. 0. Aerobatic Competency Ifthe filming operations require the issuance of FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of Aerobatic Competency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, Issue/Renew/Rescind a Statement ofAerobatic Competency.

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P. Special Provisions The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Image Studios Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not bejeopardized. The aircraft and pilots used underthis authorization and/orwaiver will only be those specified in the Image Studios Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual (Appendix A and Appendix B) or associated plan ofactivities. Each pilot's name and certificate numbershall appear on each daily plan ofactivity. 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 underthis certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of Section 91.119 (b) and (c). (Appendix G) Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a mannerthat will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. Image Studios will ensure thatthe participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and on the provisions ofthe authorization and/orwaiver before commencing the activities. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions ofthe waiver.


### 2. Company Organization - Duties and Responsibilities A. Chief Pilot
• Final word in the formulation of policies and procedures concerning this manual. • Act as liaison between Image Studios and the FAA on matters concerning this manual. • Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy ofthis manual and obtain a signed statementfrom each thatthey have read and understand its contents. (Appendix F) • Maintain a current copy ofthis manual at the main base ofoperations for Image Studios. • 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 Image Studios underthe provisions ofthis manual. • Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such. • The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.
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• Pilot in Command Assure that aircraftto 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 underthe provisions ofthis manual. Be very knowledgeable ofthe contents ofthis 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 being the primary concern ofall persons involved. Maintain their copy ofthis manual in current condition and have it on site at any job or operation requiring the waiver. The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains responsibility

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Chief Pilot Name Certificate Number Grade Medical Class/Date Contact Number
Pilots Name Certificate Number Grade Medical Class/Date Contact Number Appendix A List ofApproved Pilots

Brian M. Kimball 3457979 Airline Transport Pilot July 15, 2014 (920) 205-1118

LanceT. Hemauer 3086624 Private Pilot August 5, 2005 (920) 202-2252

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Appendix 8 List ofApproved Aircraft


### Make Model 

### Serial Number dji Phantom 2 PV331 PH645267260

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Revision# Section

R• Remove andReplace D • Delete andDestroy N• InsertNewPage Appendix C Revision Letter
Page Action Remarks Initials

Manual Serial#

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_________ _ This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no laterthan:

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Revision Number Revised 

### By Date Effective Date Forwarded to FSDO (15 Days in Advance) Proposed Revision

Revision Number Revised 

### By Date Effective Date Forwarded to FSDO (15 Days in Advance) Proposed Revision Appendix D Revision Control Page

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Appendix E Permission Acquisition Form
In signing this form, I hereby grant permission to the Operators and Pilots of Image Studios Inc. 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 offilm or television production.

Please indicate the basis ofauthority to grant permission:

Name: Title: Location: Date ofOperation:
Signature: Date: Image Studios Representative Receiving Permission:
Name: Date:

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Appendix F Motion Picture and Television Flight Operations Manual Pilot Acknowledgement and Receipt

By signing below, I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of Image Studios' Motion Picture and Television Flight Operations Manual. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the policies and procedures as outlined herein and acceptto be subject to compliance.

Signature
Date
Print Name
Pilot Certificate Number

15TEAR OFF BEFORE USING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION OF WAIVER ORAUTHORIZATION APPLICATION- PRIVACYACT The information on the accompanying form is solicited under authority of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 91, 101, and 105. Submission ofthe information is mandatory. The purpose ofthis information is to establish eligibilityfor certificate ofwaiver or authorization The data will be used for recordkeeping and statistical purposes. Incomplete submission may result in delay ordenial ofyour request. FAA Form 7711-2 (8/08) Supersedes Previous Edition DETACH THIS PARTBEFORE USINGNo certificate may be Issued unless a completed application form has been received (14 C.F.R. 91. 101. and 105)

# ~ US Department ofTransportation Federal Aviation Administration APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION From Approved: O.M.B. No.2120-0027 10/31/2015 APPLICANTS ·DO NOT USE THESE SPACES Region 

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### 0 Disapproved- "Explain under "Remarks" Signature ofauthorized FAA representative
INSTRUCTIONS Submitthis application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight fighting equipment. The applicant may also wish to submit Standards district office. photographs and scale diagrams as supplemental material Applicants requesting a Certificate ofWaiver or Authorizato assist in the FAA's evaluation ofa particular site. Application for a Certificate ofWaiver orAuthorization must tion for an aviation event must complete all the applicable be submitted 45 days prior to the requested date ofthe items on this form and attach a properly marked 7.5 series event. Topographic Quadrangle Map(s), published by the U.S. Geological Survey (scale 1:24,000), ofthe proposed operat- Applicants requesting a Certificate ofWaiver or Authorizaing area. The map(s) must include scale depictions ofthe tion for activities otherthan an aviation event will complete flightlines, showlines, race courses, and the location ofthe items 1 through 10 only and the certification, item 17, on the air event control point, Police dispatch, ambulance, and fire reverse. 1. Name oforganization 2. Name of responsible person

3. Permanent House numberand street or route number City State and ZIP code Telephone No.

mailing address

4. Stale whether lhe applicant orany or its principal officers/owners has an application ror waiver pending atany other office ofthe FAA.

5. Statewhetherthe applicant oranyofits principal officers owners has everhad its applicationforwaiverdenied, orwhetherthe FAAhas everwithdrawn awaiverfrom lhe applicantoranyof ils

principal officers/owners.

6. FAR section and numberto be waived

7. Detailed description of proposed operation (Attach supplementifneeded)

8. Area oT operatton (Locatton, aftttuaes, etc.)
9a. Beginning (Date andhour) b. t:ndtng (Dale andhour)
10. Aircraft Pilot's Name Certificate number Home address make and model and rating**(Street, ~~ty,**  State) (a) (b) (c)

FAA Form 7711 -2 (8108) Supersedes Previous Edition Page 1**~** ITEMS 11 THROUGH 16 TO BE FILLED OUTFORAIR SHOW/AIR RACE WAIVER REQUESTS ONLY. 11. The air event will be sponsored by:

12. Pennanent House number and street or route number City State and ZIP code Telephone No. mailing address 13. Policing (Describeprovisions to be made forpolicingthe event.)

14. Emergencyfacilities (Markallthat willbe available attime andplace ofairevent.) D Physician 0 Fire truck D Other
- Specify D Ambulance D Crash wagon 15. AirTraffic control (Describe methodofcontrolling traffic, includingprovision forarrivalanddeparture ofscheduledaircraft.)

16. Schedule of Events (include arrivalanddeparture ofscheduledaircraftandotherperiods the airportmaybe open.) Hour Date Event (a) (b) (c)

Ifsufficientspace is notavailable, the entire schedule ofevents maybe submittedon separate sheets, in the orderandmannerindicatedabove.
PleaseRe? The undersigned applicant acceptsfull responsibility forthe strict observance ofthe terms ofthe Certificate ofWaiver orAuthorization, and understands that the authorization contained in such certificate will be strictly limited to the above described operation. 17. Certification- I CERTIFYthat the foregoing statements are true. Date Signature ofApplicant

Remarks

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