# Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

Jireh Communications 625 W. Deer Valley Rd. #103204 Phoenix, AZ 85027Date: 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) 9Date: August 15, 2015 Page 3 of 9 Revision: Original 

## 1. Introduction

A. Purpose
This manual has been developed by "Jir eh Communications, Inc.", hereafter referred to as "Jireh", in conjunction with an applic ation for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization of the provisio ns of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) fo r the purposes of filming. Jireh pilots and other company personnel when applicable wi ll comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of th is manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations ar e performed that require a Wa iver 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 ac tual filming. The ce rtificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed withi n 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 evalua tion of the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, build ings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons observers, the public, news media, etc.) fr om debris in the

event of an accident.



### D. Area of Operations
Jireh’s approved area of operati ons will be the United States.Date: August 15, 2015 Page 4 of 9 Revision: Original 

### E. Plan of Activities At least three (3) days prior to any schedul ed filming, Jireh will submit a plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdic tion 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 responsib le 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 hol der has obtained permission from property owners to conduct the filming producti on 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 incl uding 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 owner s and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom permi ssion 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 acceptabl e otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used wh en 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.Date: August 15, 2015 Page 5 of 9 Revision: Original 

### G. Security
Prior to any flight operation the operat or will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of op eration from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provis ions will be made to immediately discontinue operations shoul d 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 procedur es 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 geogra phic responsibility for the operational area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing shall cover:

• Authorization for motion picture and te levision 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 cover ed by this manual, the pilot in command will formulate a plan to provide communication s 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 st atus 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 t he current status of operation.Date: August 15, 2015 Page 6 of 9 Revision: Original 

### L. Special Provisions
The controls, procedures, and conditions se t forth in the Jireh motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance t hat 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 activiti es. Each pilot’s name shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All aircraft and p ilot(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 perso ns from entering the takeoff and landing area.

Jireh will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on s pecial procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and on the provisions of t he 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 revi sions to this manual are distributed and processed properly. • Must approve or disapprove each pr oposed job or operation performed by Jireh under the provisions of this manual. • Assume the responsibilities of p ilot in command when acting as such. • The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.Date: August 15, 2015 Page 7 of 9 Revision: Original 

### 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 perfo rmed 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 content s of this manual and abide by the

procedures, policies and condi tions contained herein. • Coordinate with movie and television per sonnel to formulate plans, routes,

locations, etc. with safety of all pers ons involved in the primary concern. • Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at

any job or operation r equiring the waiver. • The pilot in command may delegate func tions 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 3Date: August 15, 2015 Page 8 of 9 Revision: Original 

## 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

________________________ _____________________ _________________Date: August 15, 2015 Page 9 of 9 Revision: Original 

## Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials

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

Manual Serial# ___________________ I ssued To _________

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Revised By ________

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Date _______________________

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