Motion Pictures and Television Flight Operation Manual

Grant Zoschnick 49422 East Woods Shelby Township, Michigan 48317 (248)-765-4269

• Introduction:
• Purpose
• Pilot/Operator Organization
• Persons Authorized
• Area of Operations
• Plan of Activities
• Permission to Operate
• Security
• Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel
• Certification/Airworthiness
• Communications
• Accident Notification
• Recall/ Stop procedures
• Manual Recap

• Occupation Responsibilities/Duties:
• Chief Pilot
• Pilot in Command• Description/ Forms : • Aircraft Details
• Pilots
• Flight Acceptance Release Form (Example) 1.Introduction

• Purpose This manual has been developed by Grant Zoschnick, 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. Grant Zoschnick and other production personnel 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.

• Pilot/ Operator Organization Grant Zoschnick 49422 East Woods Shelby Township, Michigan 48317 (248)-765-4269

• 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.

• Area of Operations Grant Zoschnick's area of operations will be in the continental United States of America.• Plan of Activities At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Grant Zoschnick will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over the specific area. The plan of activities should include the following details :
• Dates and times for scheduled flights. • Contact Information of production line producer or whomever in charge. • Contact Information and credentials of Pilot. • Details of aircraft being used in project. • Proof of permission from all parties involved, those who are property owners along with involved subjects (flight acceptance release form). • Flight description such as projected route and expected altitudes. The three (3) day notification requirements may be waived, if accepted by the local FSDO office.

• Permission to Operate Before any flight operations are conducted at less than 500 feet under the provisions of the certificate 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:

• Property owners • Law enforcement officials • Fire department officials • Local, State and Federal Government • Air traffic control Grant Zoschnick when obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is provided under FORMS and may be used when obtaining written permission. Grant Zoschnick will assure a sufficient number of those forms are available on set. Collected forms will be filed for a 4 months period and available for inspection by the FAA.

• Security Prior to any flight- ‐taking place the pilot in charge will coordinate a safe perimeter for the aircraft in collaboration with the production team or others involved insuring no unauthorized persons come near this designated area. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinuing operations should the area(s) become compromised or for any other reason become a safety risk.• Briefing of Pilot/Production Team Prior to any flights under the provisions of this manual, the pilot in command will conduct a briefing of all procedures and protocols to participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during having an aircraft on set. Personnel will also be briefed on additional provisions that may be issued by the FSDO that has geographic responsibility for the operational area, including any restrictions such as boundaries or time limits. This briefing will include:

• Operations manual • Planned activities • Aircraft location • Taxi procedures • Radio Communications • Takeoff procedures • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event • Takeoff and landing procedures • Emergency landing • Risks to participating personnel • How to control nonparticipating persons

• Certification/ Airworthiness All 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 to the extent required unless specifically waived under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). However, Each aircraft will have a flight log containing maintenance schedule and inspections. The pilot in command will assure that preflight inspections will be performed before each flight.

• 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.

• Accident Notification Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would take place.• Recall/ Stop Procedures In the case of an emergency landing the safest route will be taken by the pilot depending on the scenario and the aircraft will take a step- ‐by- ‐ step flight check before going back into operation.
• Manual Recap The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in Grant Zoschnick's 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 Grant Zoschnick's motion picture and television operations manual. 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). Multi- ‐rotor aircraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. Grant Zoschnick 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.

• Occupation Responsibilities/ Duties

• Chief Pilot
• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual. • Act as liaison to 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. • 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 the production under the provisions of this manual. • Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting assuch. • The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.

• Pilot in Command

• 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 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. PILOTS Chief Pilot: Grant Zoschnick

P: 248-765-4269 E: Grantzphoto@iCloud.com Aircraft’s Description Below 1. Manufacturer : DJI Name : Inspire1 P l a tf o r m : M u l t i- ‐r o t o r / Qu a d - ‐c op te r Size : Diameter (581mm) Weight : Maximum Takeoff Gross (7 lbs) Continuous Payload*Flight Acceptance Release Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of “Grant Zoschnick” permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property which I own or control, or in some jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television production.

Name: Title: Location: Date of Operation: Sign: Date: Witness: