Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

Visionary Perspectives, LLC

211 Green View Rd.

Moyock, NC 27958

(757) 630-7237

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 2

B. Pilot/Operator Organization 2

C. Persons Authorized 2

D. Area of Operations 2

E. Plan of Activities 2

F. Permission to Operate 3

G. Security 3

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 3

I. Certification/Airworthiness 4

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 4

K. Communications 5

L. Accident Notification 5

M. Recall/Stop Procedures 5

N. Conditions and Limitations 5

O. Special Provisions 5

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 6

B. Pilot in Command 6

Appendix A

1 List of Approved Pilots 7

2 List of Approved Aircraft 8

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 9

4 Revision Letter (sample) 10

Appendix B

1 Revision Control Page 11

1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "Visionary Perspectives, LLC” 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.

Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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

Timothy Gould

Visionary Perspectives, LLC

211 Green View Rd.

Moyock, NC 27958

Timothy Gould – owner (757) 630-7237

C. Persons Authorized

FAR 91.119 (c) are 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 (Aviation Safety Inspector) 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

Visionary Perspectives, LLC approved area of operations will be the United States and its 

sovereign territories. 

E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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, category and type of

airworthiness certificate, including UAS Exempt aircraft from 14 CFR part 21.

(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:

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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.

Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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

I. Certification/Airworthiness

All Visionary Perspectives, LLC aircraft used in operations adhere to their Airworthiness 

Certification “In accordance with the statutory

criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704,

and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated

with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that

this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the

requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, and any associated noise certification and testing

requirements of part 36, is not necessary.” 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) PIC must hold an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot

certificate)

(2) PIC must also hold a current

FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the 

District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government.

(3) PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an

aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

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

(5) PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with

how the UAS will be operated under the waver, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

(6) PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent

with 14 CFR

§

61.51(b).

(a) Steps to be taken before starting operations, including a survey of the Flight area.

(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 UAS 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 apply.

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. Conditions and Limitations

Visionary Perspectives, LLC will be subject to the same terms and conditions as granted 

in Section 333 Exemption for Visionary Perspectives, LLC ( pending approval with this 

submission).

O. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Visionary Perspectives, LLC 

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 Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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.

Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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 Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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 Visionary 

Perspectives, LLC.

• 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 Visionary 

Perspectives, LLC 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

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.

Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot

Name: Bryan Harvey 

Certificate Number: 3802935

Grade: Commercial

Medical Class/Date: NC Drivers License No. 35208499

Contact Number: (202) 365-4447

Pilots

Name: Rex Peters

Certificate Number: 2130722

Grade: Commercial
Medical Class/Date: NC Drivers License No. 4199623 / 04/2020

Contact Number: (480) 276-5000

Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. DJI Innovations, Inspire 1, N190AR

2. Freefly Systems, Cinestar 8, Registration applied for

3. Gryphon Dynamics X8, Registration applied for

4. Tarot 1000 X8, Registration applied for

5. DJI Phantom 3, Registration applied for

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Appendix A .3

Visionary Perspectives, LLC

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Visionary Perspectives, LLC 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 __________________________

Visionary Perspectives, LLC Representative Receiving Permission

Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

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R • Remove and Replace D • Delete and Destroy N • Insert New Page

Manual Serial# ___________________ Issued To ___________________________

Revised By _________________________________

Date _______________________

This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than _____________________________
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