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Motion Picture and Television 

Flight Operation Manual 

Baesel Media Group, Inc.

730 TEXANA DRIVE

PROSPER, TX 75078

(469) 296-8822
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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

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 9

B. Pilot in Command 10

Appendix A

1 List of Approved Pilots 11

2 List of Approved Aircraft 11

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 12

4 Revision Letter (sample) 13

Appendix B

1 Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver) 14
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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "Baesel Media Group, Inc.", hereafter referred to 

as "BMG", 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. 

BMG 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

Eric Baesel - Pilot

Baesel Media Group, Inc.

730 Texana Drive

Prosper, TX 75078

(469) 296-8822

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

BMG'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, BMG 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 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 may be necessary and/or 

appropriate. Persons from whom permission may be required are listed below:

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government
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(5) Air traffic control

The BMG 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. BMG 

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

• 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
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I. Certification/Airworthiness

All BMG 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 motion 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. The aircraft will be subject to an100hr/annual inspection program. 

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 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) At least 500 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the 

aircraft type.

(2) A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used.

(3) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the 

waiver.

(4) In the event that the 1,500-foot minimum standard contained in the 14CFR 

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.

(5) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an external-load 

operation, whether fixed 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 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.
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(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 manual, 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 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

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 BMG 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 BMG Motion Picture and Television Operations 

Manual (“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. All civil aircraft and

pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the 

scheduled event.
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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.

BMG 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 BMG 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.

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

• 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 BMG

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
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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.1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot

Name : Eric Baesel

Contact Number : (469) 296-8822

A.2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. 3DRobotics Solo • N917WL

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Appendix A.3

Baesel Media Group, Inc.

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of BMG Productions, Inc. 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 television production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature __________________________________________________

Date __________________________

BMG Representative Receiving Permission

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Appendix A.4

Revision Letter

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Manual Serial# ___________________ Issued To ___________________________

Revised By _________________________________

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This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than _____________________________
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Appendix B .1

(Use form 7711-2 and attach approved certifications of waiver 

here. http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Form/7711-

2_08-08.pdf)