REFlyBy, LLC

Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual (MPTOM)

Version 1.0. (Proposed June 18, 2016)

Ref: Submitted in addendum to FAA Section 333 Exemption for UAS

Required by Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 8, Section 1

Title 14 CFR Part 91 Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual

1. Pilot and/or Operator Organization

1. REFlyBy, LLC, 10960 N MacArthur Blvd., Crescent, Oklahoma 73028

2. Pilot and/or operator name, address, and telephone number of applicant.

1. Ryan Wallace, 10960 N MacArthur Blvd., Crescent, Oklahoma 73028. (855)733-5929

3. List of pilots to be used during the filming, including their pilot certificate numbers. This information 

may be placed in the plan of activities. The list must include special pilot authorizations or endorsements 

(e.g., aerobatic or external‐load), if applicable.

1. All pilots used during filming will be listed in the Plan of Activities. (Addendum "A")

4. List of aircraft by make, model, and serial or registration number.

1. All aircraft used during filming will be listed in the Plan of Activities. (Addendum "A")

5. Distribution and Revision.

1. Current MPTOM will be signed, dated and attached to each Plan of Activities document.

2. Revisions for the accepted MPTOM will be forwarded to the Flight Standards District Office 

(FSDO) at least 15 days before the proposed effective date.

6. Persons Authorized.

1. The filming and production area will be closed to non-participating personnel before 

commencement of flight activities.

2. The filming and production area will constitute an area of at least 500' from the area of 

planned production activities. The distance may be reduced to 200' if the equivalent level,of 

safety can be provided by terrain features, buildings or other barriers that will provide safety to 

observers.

7. Area of Operations.

1. The Area of Operations used during filming will be listed in the Plan of Activities. (Addendum 

"A")

8. Plan of Activities.

1. The attached Plan of Activities (Addendum "A") will be submitted, at least 3 days prior to 

scheduled filming to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over an area of proposed filming. At the 

discretion of the FSDO, the 3-day notification may be waived. Justification of the exception to the 

3-day requirement is needed. The manual shall indicate acknowledgment of the requirement for 

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptance of the plan of activities prior to beginning filming 

operations. The plan of activities must include at least the following:

(a) Dates and times for all flights.

(b) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.

(c) Make, model, and serial number or registration number of aircraft to be used and type 

of airworthiness certificate, including Category (CAT).

(d) Names and certificate numbers of pilots involved in the filming production event.

(e) A statement that permission has been obtained from property owners and/or local 

officials to conduct the filming production event.

(f) Signature of waiver holder or a designated representative.

(g) A general outline or summary of the flight activity schedule, including maps or 

diagrams of the specific filming location, if necessary.

9. Permission to Operate.

REFlyBy will obtain written or oral permission from property owners and/or local officials (e.g., 

police, sheriff, and fire departments) as appropriate for the conduct of all filming operations when 

using the waiver.

10. Security.

REFlyBy will use barriers, visual observers and designated security personnel as appropriate to 

exclude persons not directly involved with the operations from the location. If any of the observers 

detect a security breach, the Pilot In Command (PIC) will be given instructions to safely 

discontinue flight operations until such time as the location can be made secure. PIC will use the 

primary or an alternate landing site as appropriate.

11. Briefing of Pilots and Production Personnel.

REFlyBy personnel will conduct a safety briefing prior to flight operations on location. The briefing 

will include information on the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be 

followed during the filming production event. Personnel will also be briefed on any additional 

provisions that may be issued by the local FSDO, including the location of boundaries or any other 

time limits.

12. Certification/Airworthiness.

REFlyBy will comply with inspections in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43 and 91 and applicable operating limitations. The aircraft to be used 

may be certificated in any CAT, including experimental, provided the requirements of 14 CFR part 

91, §§ 91.7, 91.9, and 91.203 are met. Any exemptions granted by Section 333, will be taken into 

account for the adoption of this provision.

13. Pilot Personnel—Minimum Requirements. The pilot or operator must establish and specify the 

minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements will meet or exceed the following:

1. A current U.S. Sport Pilot or Private Pilot Certificate.

2. At least 50 hours logged as pilot in command (PIC)

3. A minimum of 10 hours in the class of aircraft to be used.

4. A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the waiver.

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14. Visual Observer-Minimum Requirements.

1. Visual acuity appropriate to planned flight operations.

2. Maintains verbal communication with Pilot In Command at all times during flight operations.

3. Instructed on the operations and procedures used during flight operations.

15. Operations

1. Steps to be taken before starting operations

1. Pilot In Command(PIC) and Visual Observer (VO) to survey the flight area.

2. Flight area to be made secure.

3. Aircraft, Radio Remote Control, and all Telemetry equipment to be inspected by PIC.

4. Flight Batteries in Aircraft to be at minimum 80% for takeoff.

5. Flights will be safely terminated once Flight Batteries reach 25% or 5 Minutes remaining.

6. Control Batteries in Radio Remote control to be at minimum 60% for takeoff.

7. Flights will be safely terminated once Radio Remote Control Batteries reach 25%

8. Aircraft will be flown per Manufacturers Recommendations.

9. All ground crew personnel will receive instructions on flight and emergency procedures.

16. Communications.

REFlyBy will maintain communications capability with all participants during the actual operation 

and filming. REFlyBy may use oral, visual, or radio communications as appropriate to keep the 

Pilot In Command, Visual Observer(s), Ground Crew, and other participants continuously apprised 

of the current status of the operation.

17. Accident Notification.

REFlyBy will comply with 49 CFR Part 830 with respect to notification of the NTSB for all 

'accidents' and certain 'incidents' immediately. In compliance with Part 830.6, the following 

information will be provided: (1) Type, nationality, and registration marks of the aircraft; (2) Name 

of owner, and operator of the aircraft; (3) Name of the pilot-in-command; (4) Date and time of the 

accident; (5) Last point of departure and point of intended landing of the aircraft; (6) Position of the 

aircraft with reference to some easily defined geographical point; (7) Number of persons aboard, 

number killed, and number seriously injured; (8) Nature of the accident, the weather and the 

extent of damage to the aircraft, so far as is known; and (9) A description of any explosives, 

radioactive materials, or other dangerous articles carried.

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REFlyBy, LLC

Motion Picture and Television Operations Plan of Activities

Version 1.0. (Proposed June 18, 2016)

Operator:

REFlyBy, LLC

10960 N MacArthur Blvd.

Crescent, Oklahoma 73028

(855) 733-5929

Date & Times for Flight Operations:

Production Company Details:

Aircraft Mfg: Model SN:

Pilot Name: Certification

Flight Operations Plan:

I certify that all property owners and applicable government

officials have been notified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91

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Appendix "A"