# Motion Picture & Television Operational Manual

Elevated Vue LLC 490 River Crest Dr N Helena, AL 35080

(205) 703-5928 flyforme@elevatedvue.com

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# Table of Contents 1. Introduction



# 2. Company Organization

2 A. Purpose 4 B. Pilot/Operator Organization 4 C. Persons Authorized 4 D. Area of Operations 4 E. Plan of Activies 5 F. Permission to Operate 6 G. Security 6 H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 7 I. Certification/Airworthiness 7 J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 8 K. Communications 8 L. Accident Notification 8 M. Recall/Stop Procedures 8 N. Special Provision 9

A. Chief Pilot 10 B. Pilot in Command 10 Appendix A

1 List of Approved Pilots 11 2 List of Approved Aircraft 12 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 13 4 Revision Letter (sample) 14

## Revision Control Page

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## 1. Introduction A. Purpose This manual has been developed by “Elevated Vue LLC”, hereafter referred to as “EV” for the purposes of closed set motion picture filming. EV 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/Operation Agreement _______________________-Pilot Elevated Vue LLC 490 River Crest Dr N Helena, AL 35080 (205) 703-5928
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 Aviation Safety Inspectors’ (ASI) evaluation of the filming production are 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 EV’s approved area of operations will be the continental United States

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### E. Plan of Activities At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, EV will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. Than 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 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 requirement 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 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 The EV 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. EV 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 security.

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### 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 b 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/starting/staging area - Takeoff procedures - Radio communications - Aviation activities to be conducting during the filming event - Approach/landing procedures - Emergency procedures - Risks to participating personnel - how to control nonparticipating persons 

### I. Certification/Airworthiness All EV aircraft used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of filming will be properly registered and exempted from airworthiness requirements according to the operators 333 exemption. The aircraft will be inspected according to OEM guidelines. Each aircraft will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates/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 current U.S. airmen certificate with any category, class, or type rating. 2. At least 100 flights logged as PIC and at least 20 flights logged as the PIC in the aircraft. 3. A minimum of 100 flights in the category: airplane, helicopter, or multi- rotor; of aircraft to be used. 4. A minimum of 5 flights in the make and model of aircraft to be used under the waiver. 

### 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 operation. 

### L. Accident Notification Should an accident or incident requiring notification of NTSB occur, the operator must comply with the notification requirements of NTSB Part 830. 

### 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.

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### N. Special Provisions The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the EV motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized. The aircraft and pilots under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the EV 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 exemption understands the conditions of issuance, and that is constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c). Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. EV 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. Chief Pilot Duties and Responsibilities: - Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual - Act as liaison between EV 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 EV. - 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 EV under the provision 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.

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### Appendix A.1

List of Approved Pilots

11 Chief Pilot Name: Certificate Number: Grade: Medical Class/Date: Contact Number:
Pilot(1) Name: Certificate Number: Grade: Medical Class/Date: Contact Number:
Pilot(2) Name: Certificate Number: Grade: Medical Class/Date: Contact Number:Print more if needed 

### Appendix A.2 List of Approved Aircraft

Make Model Registration #/N-number

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### Appendix A.3 Elevated Vue, LLC Permission Acquisition Form In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Elevated Vue, 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__________________
Elevated Vue, LLC Representative Receiving Permission ________________________

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### Appendix A.4

Revision Letter

R Remove or Replace 

### D Delete or Destroy N Insert New Page

Manual Serial #_____________ Issued to____________________



### Revised By_______________________________ Date______________

This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than __________________ Revision # Section Page Action Remarks Initials

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