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# D ue North Productions Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

Due North Productions Inc.

2204 Euclid Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

310 213 0790
mark@randomtv.com
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## Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1. Purpose 2. Pilot/Operator Organization 3. Persons Authorized 4. Area of Operations 5. Plan of Activities 6. Permission to Operate 7. Security 8. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 9. Certi fication/Airworthiness 10. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 11. Communications 12. Accident Notification 13. Recall/Stop Procedures 14. Aerobatic Competency 15. Aerobatic Competency


### 2. Company Organization

1. Chief Pilot 2. Pilot in Command
Appendix A

1 List of Approved Pi lots 2 List of Approved Aircraft 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 4 Revision Letter (sample)
Appendix B

1 Form 7711

- 2 (certification of waiver)8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 3 

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## 1. Introduction A. Purpose

This manual has b een developed by "Due North Productions, Inc.", hereafter referred to as " Due North", in conjunction with an appl ication for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization of the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. Due North pilots and other company personnel when applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manu al, whenever motion picture or television8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 4 flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above.


### B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Mark Smith

– Pilot / CEO Due North Productions, Inc. 2204 Euclid St Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 213

- 0790

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### 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 w ithin 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 e xample, 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

Due North 's approved area of operations will be the United States of America

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### E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Due North will submit a writte n 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 produ ction event, including any notation of external load endorsements or aerobatic competency, if required.8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 5 (6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. Th e 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, to wn, 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 wi th 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 lateral distance 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:

(1) Property owners (2) Law enfor cement officials (3) Fire department officials (4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

The Due North 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. Due North personnel will assure a sufficient number of those forms are available at the job site. Written permission forms will be maintained at the jo b site until flight operations are completed, and then 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.


### G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coo rdinate 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 oth er reason in the interest of safety.


### H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 6 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, includin g 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 proced ures

• Takeoff procedures

• Aviation activities to be conducted firing the filming production event

• Approach and landing procedures

• Recall procedures

• Risks to participating personnel

• Emergency procedures

• How to control nonparticipating persons

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### I. Certificati on/Airworthiness

All Due North 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 100hr/annual inspection program. Other required tests and inspect ions will be performed as per Part 91 when necessary. 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 Per sonnel/Minimum Requirements

The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) A current U.S. pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the category, class and type (if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver.

(2 ) A minimum of 100 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used.8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 7 (3 ) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the waiver.

(4 ) In the e vent that 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 of Acrobatic Competency, to perform the operations.

(5 ) In the event the operation t o 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 ski ll. 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.
(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 i ncluding fuel requirements and available flight times with adequate reserves

. (d) Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel.

(e) Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a rotorcraft

- load
combination flight manual and limit ations, 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, visua l 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 t he NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.


### M. Recall/Stop Procedures8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 8 Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.



### O . Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Due North 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 Due North 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

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- 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 landin g area.

Due North 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 activi ties. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver.



### 3. 

## Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

• Act as liaison between Due North 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 Due North.

• 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 Due Nort h under the provisions of this manual.8/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 9 • 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
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure t hat 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 knowle dgeable 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 con cern.

• 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. 

## Appendix A .1 List of Approved Pi lots

Chief Pilot

Name: Elizabeth DeStaffany Certificate N u mber: 3032259 Grade: CFI Medical Class: Second 8

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- 15 Contact Number: (310) 666

- 2509

Pilots

Name: Evan Graham Certificate Number: 3534070 Grade: CFI Medical Class: S econd 12

- 20

- 13 Contact Number: (310) 562

- 2869

Name: Mark Smith Certificate Number: 3111198 Grade: Private Medical Class: Second 6

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- 15 Contact Number: (310) 213

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## Appendix A .2 List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration number

1. DJI FlameWheel Serial No. 001A N556GC

2. (New aircraft to be added by 11/1/158/11/15																																																																																																												REVISION:1 .1 11 

## Appendix A .3

Due North Productions , Inc.
Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Due North 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 wit h, for the purpose of film or television production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature : __________________________________________________
Date : __________________________
Due North Represen tative Receiving Permission :

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## Appendix

A 4

Revision Letter

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This form must be returned to the Chief P ilot no later than:

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## Appendix B .1 (see attached form 7711

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