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Motion Picture and Television Flight 

Operation Manual 

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Table of Contents 

1. Introduction 

A. Purpose 

B. Pilot/Operator Organization 

C. Persons Authorized 

D. Area of Operations 

E. Plan of Activities 

F. Permission to Operate 

G. Security 

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 

I. Certification/Airworthiness 

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 

K. Communications 

L. Accident Notification 

M. Recall/Stop Procedures 

N. Aerobatic Competency 

0 . Aerobatic Competency 

2. Company Organization 

A. Chief Pilot 

B. Pilot in Command 

Appendix A 

1 List of Approved Pilots 

2 List of Approved Aircraft 

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 

4 Revision Letter (sample) 

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1. Introduction 

A. Purpose 

This manual has been developed by "T2 Digital Productions", hereafter referred to 

as "T2DP", 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. T2DP 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 

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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 within 400 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 

T2DP'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, T2DP 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 UAV Registration# of aircraft to be used and 

type of airworthiness certificate, including category. 

(5) Name 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 equipment 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. 

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F. Permission to Operate 

Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 400 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: 

(1) Property owners 

(2) Law enforcement officials 

(3) Fire department officials 

(4) Local, State and Federal government 

(5) Air traffic control 

The T2DP 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. T2DP 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 

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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 

I. Certification/Airworthiness 

All T2DP 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 1 OOhr/annual inspection program. Other required tests and inspections 

(transponder, E.L.T., etc.) 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. 

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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) A UAV Pilot with book and on hand training 

(2) At least 50 hours logged time of practice in various weather conditions 

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

the waiver. 

(4) 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. 

(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. 

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M. Recaii/S~op 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. 

0. Special Provisions 

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the T2DP 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 T2DP motion picture and television operations manual 

("Appendix A" page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot's name and 

contact 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. 

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

prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. 

T2DP 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. 

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2. Company Organization 

A. Pilot 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

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

manual. 

• Act as liaison between T2DP 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 

T2DP. 

• 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 

T2DP under the provisions of this manual. 

• Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such. 

• The pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains 

responsibility. 

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B. Pilot in Command 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections 

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. 

Appendix A .1 

List of Approved Pilots 

Name 

Contact Number 

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Appendix A .2 

List of Approved Aircraft 

Make and Model 

1. Aerosky X350 

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UAS Certificate Number 

FA3N9A943L 

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Appendix A .3 

T2DP Productions, Inc. 

Permission Acquisition Form 

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of T2DP Productions permission to operate 

their aircraft at less than 400 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 ~ rJ.c=-) 

Date \ 1\ h~ 

T2DP Representative Receiving Permission 

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