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Legal EZE Technology, Inc. 

Motion Picture and Television 

Flight Operation Manual

Legal EZE Technology, Inc

9251 Irvington BLB Hwy., #1210

Irvington, AL 26544
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 4

B. Pilot/Operator Organization 4

C. Persons Authorized 4

D. Area of Operations 4

E. Plan of Activities 5

F. Permission to Operate 5

G. Security 6

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 6

I. Certification/Airworthiness 7

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 7

K. Communications 8

L. Accident Notification 8

M. Recall/Stop Procedures 8

N. Aerobatic Competency 8

O. Aerobatic Competency 9

2. CompanyOrganization

A. Chief Pilot 9

B. Pilot in Command 10

Appendix A

1 List of Approved Pilots 11

2 List of Approved Aircraft 12

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 13
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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "Legal EZE Technology, Inc", hereafter

referred to as "LEGAL EZE", 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. LEGAL EZE 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.

B. Pilot/OperatorOrganization

James A. Johnson-Chief Pilot/Operator

Legal EZE Technology, Inc

9251 Irvington, BLB Hwy #1210

Irvington, AL 36554

(251) 554-7080

C. Persons Authorized

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

structures directly 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 reduced 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

LEGAL EZE's approved area of operations will be the continental United States,

excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
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E. Plan of Activities

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

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

plan of activities should include the following:

(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 aerobatic 

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 altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification requirements 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 notification 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 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) Air traffic control

The LEGAL EZE 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. LEGAL EZE personnel will 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 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 

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:

• Authorization 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
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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

• How to control nonparticipating persons

I. Certification/Airworthiness

All LEGAL EZE 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 to the extent required unless specifically waived under Section 333 of 

the FAA Modernization and reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). However, 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 uas 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 pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements.

Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) Each pilot/operator will possess the minimum qualification and flight 

experience requirements listed in the Section 333 waiver issued to 

Legal EZE. 

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. 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
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Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized 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/Rescind a 

Statement of Aerobatic Competency.

O. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the LEGAL EZE 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 LEGAL EZE motion picture and television operations 

manual (“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s

name and 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) . (see attached document under “Appendix B” page 15)

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

prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

LEGAL EZE will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations

are thoroughly briefed on special 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.

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 LEGAL EZE and the FAA on matter concerning this
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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.

• Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for

LEGAL EZE.

• 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 

LEGAL EZE 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 

responsibility.

B. Pilot in Command- To Be Designated in Each Plan of Activities

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 requiring the waiver.

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

responsibility.
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Appendix A .2

Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot

Name : James A. Johnson

Certificate Number : 3201885

Contact Number : (251) 554-7080

Pilots
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Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. DJI Inspire 1

2. DJI Phantom 3

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.
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Appendix A .3

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Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Legal EZE Technology, Inc Permission to

operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property I own or control, or in some

jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or

television production.

Name: 

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature 

Date

LEGAL EZE Representative Receiving Permission
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