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## SKYFIRE SERVICES, LLC. FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANUAL

Section 1: Training

1.1 Pilot Training A. Prior to UAS training, Pilots will review and become familiar with:
1. This Flight Operations Manual ( FOPM ) ; 2. Operations Manual; and 3. Restrictions/Conditions in FAA’s Grant of Exemption

B. A Pilot will have 10 hours logged practice flight time in a fixed

- wing UAS, of which 5 hours will be a Ritewing Z3 fixed

- wing UAS prior to commercial operations.

C . A Pilot will have 10 hours logged practice flight time in a fixed

- wing UAS, of which 5 hours will be a Ritewing Drak fixed

- wing UAS prior to commercial operations.

D . A Pilot will have 10 hours logged practice flight time in a multirotor UAS, of which 5 hours
will be a H4

- 68 0 Quadcopter UAS prior to commercial operations.

E

. These 10 hours will be conducted during dedicated training sessions with an Observer , if required as determined for risk mitigation

.

F . During these practice: 1. The Pilot will practice evasive and emergency maneuvers to ensure pilot can maintain

p roper distance from people and structures. 2. The Pilot will practice flying in a manner consistent with how the RITEWING Z3 47”

, RITEWING DRAK 60”

, H4

- 680 QUADCOPTER will be operated in commercial operations. 3. All training will be done in compliance with the FOPM, Operations Manual, applicable FAR’s and FAA Grant of Exemption.

1.2 Observer Training A. Prior to UAS training, an Observer will review and become familiar with:

1. This FOPM; 2. Restrictions/Conditions in FAA’s Grant of Exemption; and 3. Applicable FAR’s including: i. 91.111, Operating Near Other Aircraft; ii. 91.113, Right

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- Way Rules: Except Water Operations; and iii. P1.115, Right

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B. An Observer will train as long as necessary to serve proficientl y as an Observer and log his or her hours. These hours will be conducted during dedicated training sessions. There is no minimum amount of training hours required.

1. The Observer will practice communicating with the pilot to ensure that the aircraft rem ains clear of conflicting traffic, terrain and obstructions.

2. The Observer will practice evasive and emergency maneuvers to ensure the PIC can maintain proper distance from people and structures.

3. All training will be done in compliance with the FO PM, Operations Manual, applicable FAR’s and FAA Grant of Exemption.



## Section 2: Qualifications and Responsibilities

2.1 Pilot

- in

- Command Qualifications A. FAA Certification: The PIC must possess at least a n FAA

- i ssued Sport Pilot certificate

, and at
least a n FAA

- issued airm an medical certificate or U.S. driver’s l icense.

B. The PIC must have completed training in accordance with Section 1.

C. The PIC must be proficient in flying a UAS and have flown a UAS at least 2 hours in the previous 90 days.

2.2 Pilot

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- Command Responsibilities The PIC is responsible to ensure that each flight is conducted in accordance with the FOPM, Operations Manual, Grant of Exemption and applicable FAR’s.

2.3 Observer Qualifications To act as an Observer during a flight, the Observer must meet the training requirements
established in Section 1.

2.4 Observer Responsibilities A. The Observer is responsible for notifying the PIC of any known condition that might impact the safety of a flight and/or be in violation of the FOPM, Operations Manual, Grant of Exemption or applicable FAR’s.

B. The Observer will communicate with the pilot during flight operations to ensure that the aircraft remains in line of sight at all times and clear of persons, structures or any identifiable
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## Section 3: Operating Procedures

3.1 Pre

- Flight

A. The PIC will ensure that an adequate preflight inspection of the aircraft has been completed in accordance with the Operations manual and ensure the aircraft is in a safe condition for flight. This pre

- flight includes the ground control station.

B. Th e PIC will verify that any previously reported mechanical discrepancies have been fixed.

C. The PIC will conduct a briefing with the Observer and any other essential crew to review the plan for the flight including: flight area, weather, potential obstacl es and hazards, flight time, battery time

, and any other information affecting the safety of flight.

D. Prior to flight the PIC will confirm the aircraft altimeter will be set to zero.

3.2 Flight Operations

A. Each flight will have a designated PIC and Observer. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight.

B. The PIC may deem other crew essential to the safe operation of the aircraft to include camera operator, instructor, trainee or persons necessary for the safe operation of the flight.

C. Flights will be conducted within visual line of sight of the PIC and/ or the Observer, unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.

D. The PIC and Observer will be able to communicate verbally at all times throughout the flight. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during the flight.

E. All flights will be conducted during daylight hours.

F. Visibility will be adequate to ensure that the PIC and/or Observer can maintain visual contact
with the aircraft at all times and ensure that the aircraft will remain clear of obstructions and people.

G. The aircraft will remain clear of clouds at all times.

H. Flights wi ll be terminated at or before 20 % battery power reserve.

I. Flights will operate at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL.

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K. Flights will not operate within 5 nautic al miles of an airport unless authorization by that airport’s management is obtained.

L. Flights that fly over private or controlled

- access property will be conducted with land owner’s/controller’s permission.

M. All non

- essential crew will remain clear of the flig ht area during operations.

N. Flights will not be operated over densely populated areas.

O. Flights will not be conducted into visible moisture.

P. Flights will not go beyond 3/4 statute mile from point of intended landing.

Q. Flights of the Ritewin g Z3 47 or Ritewing Drak 60 Fixed

- wing will not be operated at speeds greater than 65 knots

.

R . Flights of the H4

- 680 Quadrotor will not be operated at speeds greater than 35 knots

.

3.3 Post

- Flight The PIC will note any mechanical irregularity with the aircraft in the aircraft
record.



## Section 4: Maintenance Procedures

4.1 Aircraft Records A. Each aircraft shall have its own record that documents all maintenance, overhauls, alterations and mechanical discrepancies. All notations will include total time in service, description of work accomplished, and signature of person authorizing the airc raft return to

service.

B. Each aircraft will be maintained in accordance with the RITEWING Z3 47 , RITEWING DRAK 60

, H4

- 680 QUADCOPTER manufacturer’s recommendations and maintenance bulletins.

C. The PIC will perform maintenance and inspection of the aircraft.

D. The PIC will perform a detailed inspection of each aircraft in service after every 10 flight hours and make an appropriate entry reflecting the inspection in the aircraft records.

E . Maintenance performed by the PIC is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing a propeller, and updating software and firmware.

F. All other maintenance will be performed by the manufacturer.