Motion Picture and Television 

Flight Operation Manual 

Jireh Communications 

625 W. Deer Valley Rd. #103204 

Phoenix, AZ 85027 

 
Date: August 15, 2015 Page 2 of 9 Revision: Original

Table of Contents 

1. Introduction 

A. Purpose 3 

B. Pilot/Operator Organization 3 

C. Persons Authorized 3 

D. Area of Operations 3 

E. Plan of Activities 4 

F. Permission to Operate 4 

G. Security 5 

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 5 

I. Communications 5 

J. Accident Notification 5 

K. Recall/Stop Procedures 5 

L. L. Special Provisions 6 

2. Company Organization 

A. Chief Pilot 6 

B. Pilot in Command 7 

Appendix A 

1 List of Approved Pilots 7 

2 List of Approved Aircraft 7 

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 8 

4 Revision Letter (sample) 9 

 
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1. Introduction 

A. Purpose 

This manual has been developed by "Jireh Communications, Inc.", hereafter referred 

to as "Jireh", 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. 

Jireh 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 

Carl Ulbrich - Pilot 

Jireh Communications, Inc. 

625 W. Deer Valley Rd., #103204 

Phoenix, AZ 85027 

(602) 674-5675 office • (602) 312-5900 cell 

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 

Jireh’s approved area of operations will be the United States. 

 
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E. Plan of Activities 

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Jireh will submit a plan of 

activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area if required. 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 if 

required. 

6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property 

owners 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. 

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 

Jireh 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. Jireh 

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. 

 
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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 

• Plan of activities 

• Aircraft parking and starting 

• Communications 

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event 

• Emergency procedures 

• Risks to participating personnel 

• How to control nonparticipating persons 

I. 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. 

J. Accident Notification 

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the 

notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply. 

K. 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. 
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L. Special Provisions

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

(Appendix A) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name shall appear on 

each daily plan of activity. All 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 understands the 

conditions of issuance. UAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a 

manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and 

landing area. 

Jireh 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. 

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 Jireh 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 

Jireh. 

• 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 

Jireh 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. 

 
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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: Carl Ulbrich 

Certificate Number: 2660596 CFI 

Grade: CFI 

Medical Class/Date: Second 05-2015 

Contact Number: (602) 674-5675 

Appendix A .2 

List of Approved Aircraft 

Make and Model 

1. DJI – Phantom 3 

 
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Appendix A .3 

Jireh Communications, Inc. 

Permission Acquisition Form 

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Jireh Communications, 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 __________________________ 

Jireh Representative Receiving Permission 

______________________________________________________________

 
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Appendix A .4 

Revision Letter 

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

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 _____________________________