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MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION OPERATIONS MANUAL

(RL-O-MPTOM)
REDLINE AEROSPACE - OPERATIONS

MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION OPERATIONS MANUAL (RL-O-MPTOM)

PROCESSES & UAS INNOVATIONS PROPRIETARY TO REDLINE AEROSPACE LLC

CHRISTOPHER R.C. VASQUEZ, AUTHOR, CHIEF PILOT

VERSION 01NOV15a

A. Pilot/Operator Organization: REDLINE AEROSPACE LLC - NEVADA

· Pilot/operator name: Christopher R.C. Vasquez, FAA Commercial Multi 2644388

· Address: 2807 Strathallan Ave Henderson, NV 89044

· Telephone number of applicant or responsible person: 1-831-224-2778

B. Distribution and Revision. This section contains procedures for revising the operations 

manual to ensure that all manuals are kept current. Revisions for the accepted operations 

manual shall be forwarded to the FSDO at least 15 days before the proposed effective date.

1. Redline Manuals with changes and version control numbers shall be posted here. 

RL-O-MPTOM - Version 1 — NO REVISIONS as of 01NOV15;

2. Aircrew are responsible for reading, understanding and following the latest version of the 

Redline Aerospace LLC Motion Picture & Television Operations Manual (RL-O-MPTOM). 

3. Current, FAA-approved RL-O-MPTOM versions will be emailed to aircrew and available 

digitally for reference at areas of Redline operations. 

4. Approved RL-O-MPTOM versions will be submitted to the local FSDO with each production 

request to ensure Redline and the FAA are synced. Redline aircrew shall sign a GO/NO-GO 

that they have read ad understand this document, and that they have access to online flight 

resources including this document before flying operations in support of a commercial 

production begin. 

C. Persons Authorized. Section 91.119(c) is waived only with respect to those participating 

persons, vehicles, and structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. This 

operations manual includes procedures listed below to 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 inspector’s (ASI) evaluation of the filming 

production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect 

nonparticipating persons (e.g., observers, the public, or news media) from debris in the event of 

an accident.

1. Pre-Production through Production - Redline is a part of the film-making process from 

concept to debrief, promoting an aviation culture of safety and risk mitigation. Education of 

FAA and safety-driven MPTOM requirements, production procedures and set safety 

enforcement will begin each production process to ensure safe aerial operations standards.

2. Before Production - Redline pilots, aircrew or qualified air representatives will attend 

production meetings to identify and mitigate risk to an acceptable level, opting the more 

conservative value of either Redline or Production. Everyone’s safety is priority 1. 

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3. Before Production - Redline pilots will educate key production personnel on operations and 

hazard areas associated with Redline’s UAS aviation operations, and in particular UAS takeoff, transit corridors and divert zones. 

3.1. A “divert zone” is a pre-identified area to land as soon as possible or ditch an 

emergency aircraft that can not make it to a pre-planned landing zone. Redline will work 

with local authorities and/or production to define a divert zone before flying takes place.

3.2. No persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be 

involved and necessary for the filming production. This will be enforced by colored 

cones that mark 500 feet and/or 200 feet from the Take-off Zone and all expected flight 

zones. Personnel consenting to be within this zone must consent by signing a LETTER 

OF REDLINE OVERFLIGHT OF PRODUCTION SET; UAS or AERIAL AWARENESS 

with production on behalf of Redline, for which consenting set or production personnel 

will receive approval to work near UAS systems.

3.3. Personnel working under an aircraft (Manned or UAS) or at 100 feet or less shall be 

issued a Redline wristband, colored hat or colored jacket to clearly communicate with 

Redline Aircrew that they are approved for production work at 100 feet or less during 

aerial operations. Hazards shall be thoroughly briefed by Redline Aircrew.

3.3.1. Default color codes are as follows: 

3.3.1.1. NEON GREEN = CLEARED ALL ACCESS

3.3.1.2. NEON YELLOW = CONSENTING PERSONNEL

3.3.1.3. NEON RED (or no color) = NON PARTICIPATING PERSONNEL

3.3.1.4. WHITE = SAFETY PERSONNEL

3.3.2. 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.

3.3.3. Cordon rope, Safety Cones or signs will match the default colors above:

3.3.3.1. NEON GREEN = TAKEOFF, CORRIDOR, SET OR LANDING ZONE

3.3.3.2. NEON YELLOW = 100 FEET TO UAS / AIR OPERATIONS

3.3.3.3. NEON RED = 500/200 feet to UAS / AIR OPERATIONS

3.3.3.3.1. These colors help personnel to know where they may work by 

matching their color to where they must stop on set when UAS / Aerial 

Operations are in effect. 

4. Day of Production - Redline pilot in command (PIC) will attend the production day’s (or 

location’s) safety brief or initiate a safety brief at the appropriate time to include all affected 

‘entities’ on set. Each entity (ie Department Head) is responsible share the day’s specific 

aerial risks, mitigation plan and safety plan (such as times of operations, what to expect from 

Redline aircrew, and how a set member should react during an emergency) with all 

members of their entity. 

5. Throughout Production - Signs and placards will be on set at entry and gathering points to 

educate and inform crew members of UAS operations and identify key safety features on 

set. 

5.1. Closed-set entry and exit points will include a placard which informs and educates 

personnel of the UAS operations, foreseeable hazards associated with typical UAS 

operations and boundaries on set.

6. Throughout Production - A cohesive, well communicated Redline UAS Aviation Operations 

Plan will dominate each production day, with the FSDO in the loop before and during UAS 

operations. Clear communication of expectations is key. 

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7. Before Takeoff - All Redline Aircrew, Operations Support Crew and Safety Crew are 

identified by unique clothing such as colored vests, wrist-bands, jackets and hats that 

identify them as part of (UAS) FLIGHT OPERATIONS. 

7.1. To clear for take-off, the safety observer will first receive the “Personnel, All Clear” from 

non-participants through a Production representative, followed by a “Take-Off, All Clear” 

by Redline Safety. 

8. Takeoff - With the set or flightpath cleared of non-participants to 500’/200’ the Pilot in 

Command will visually scan for movement near the lift-off area before flight. For UAS, this 

includes a scan before arming or unlocking the UAS. (locks restricting lift off) With 100’ 

minimum clear and no movement toward the 100’ lift-off zone, the PIC, when he or she 

believes all safety of flight requirements have been met including stable environmental 

conditions, will request a loud solid-state tone for 2-3 seconds or utilize a suitably loud 

Public Address system to announce “(UAS) AERIAL OPERATIONS ARE NOW IN EFFECT.” 

After the tone or announcement is complete, the PIC may lift off for flight. 

9. UAS Flight - Redline will utilize marked “UAS CORRIDORS” to follow from the lift off location 

to the film location. This allows non-participating ground personnel to avoid active UAS 

operations areas by 500 feet or 200 feet when waived by the Administrator (3.3.1). 

10. Flight - Redline Safety may clear non-aircrew set personnel across transit corridors or lift-off 

zones once the UAS is outside of 500’/200’ from the affected zone. Redline Safety, 

connected visually and/or by radio will attempt to keep the regions clear during air 

operations. Five minutes before return, the transit corridor and lift-off zone will be cleared. 

11. Throughout the Flight - A red safety flag will be hoisted and/or flashing lamp will be 

illuminated to indicate a Redline UAS or asset is airborne. This red flag and lamp will be 

placed near the production crew and/or on set. Redline Safety Observer or a delegate is 

responsible for raising and lowering the flag and illuminating or extinguishing the set safety 

lamp. 

12. Flight Return - At five minutes to return, Safety will verbally announce the time to return, 

counting down each minute to 1 minute. 

12.1. Safety and designated set safety personnel will physically point toward the UAS with a 

red flag as it returns. At no time will a UAS overfly a non-participating individual. 

13. Landing - The PIC must ensure the landing zone, a circular zone with a 100’ radius for UAS, 

is clear. Cones, placards, signs and/or colored paint on the ground may be used to indicate 

safety distances for LZ entry and exit. 

14. UAS After Landing - After the UAS has landed and there are no UAS operations in effect, a 

double tone will sound or a public address announcement stating “UAS FLIGHT 

OPERATIONS ARE COMPLETE. NO AIRCRAFT ARE AIRBORNE AT THIS TIME.”

15. Post Flight - After the system is locked in place or de-armed, personnel may be permitted to 

transit lift-off zones and transit corridors. This will be signaled by lowered flags, no set 

safety lights illuminated, and/or safety crew motioning or vocalizing that production 

personnel are cleared to pass. 

D. Area of Operations. There will be a variety of operational needs, depending upon the 

activities of the applicant. Redline Aerospace pilot/operators may conduct activities throughout 

the entire United States and its territories and possessions. Redline defines the area authorized 

by the Certificate of Waiver as the entire United States and its territories and possessions. 

While the waiver is issued by the pilot/operator’s local FSDO, the pilot/operator must coordinate 

with the FSDO having geographic responsibility over the area of the filming operations. Other 

areas of operation may include:

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1. The United States and its Territories and Possessions

1.1. Primary US Areas (by frequency of use) include:

1.1.1. Nevada

1.1.2. California

1.1.3. Alaska 

1.1.4. Oregon

1.1.5. Arizona 

1.1.6. Hawaii

2. Asia

2.1. The Gulf States including 

2.1.1. UAE

2.1.2. Qatar 

2.1.3. Kuwait

2.1.4. Bahrain

2.2. Iraq

2.3. Afghanistan

2.4. China

2.5. Singapore

3. Europe

3.1. United Kingdom, Spain, France

4. South America

4.1. Peru, Argentina

E. Plan of Activities. Redline pilot/operators will submit an Aerial Production Integration (API) 

plan 3 days before the first scheduled filming is to take place. This written plan of activities will 

be delivered to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. Redline 

understands the 3‐day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO provided 

justification for the exception to the 3‐day requirement is included as a required item. The 

Redline API, with a plan of activities, shall include the following as a minimum:

5. Dates and times for all flights.

5.1. UAS - A Flying Window to include all expected flight times will be provided for UAS 

flights which often take off and land several times per hour. 

5.1.1. Example: UAS AM GO: 0900L - 1030L, UAS PM GO: 1230L - 1630L.

6. Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.

6.1. Cell or mobile number will be included for on set contact with production leadership.

7. Name and phone number of person responsible for the aircraft.

7.1. Cell or mobile address should be included for on-set contact with PICs.

8. Make, model, and serial or N-number of aircraft to be used and type of airworthiness 

certificate, including CAT.

8.1. UAS - API will include 333 COA, listing planned Redline UAS systems use. Redline 

UAS systems in use will match the FAA-approved list.

8.1.1. FSDO will review and amend systems for COA or waiver as required. 

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9. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including any 

notation of external load endorsements or aerobatic competency, if required.

9.1. Christopher Vasquez, Chief Pilot; Commercial Multi & UAS: 2644388

9.2. Julia Balch, UAS Lead Pilot; Commercial Multi & UAS: 3387358

10. 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.

10.1. Redline must integrate with production for approvals. When approved in writing, 

include the paperwork here or as an attachment. 

11. Signature of waiver holder or representative.

11.1. Christopher R Vasquez, CEO, Chief Pilot Redline Aerospace LLC © 2015

12. 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 operation.

F. Permission to Operate. This motion picture and television operations manual specifies the 

requirements and procedures for the pilot/operator to obtain permission from property owners 

and/or local officials (e.g., police, sheriff, or fire departments) as appropriate for the conduct of 

all operations when operating under the provision of the waiver. 

Redline will comply film production requirements and procedures. Sources cited include:

1. Production operating in the area in which aerial filming has been requested.

2. State or Local resources listing film requirements and procedures for aerial production.

3. Local production resources such as guilds, law enforcement agencies and service providers.

4. Other online resources from official sources.

G. Security. Redline will, in association with the production being supported (film, commercial, 

etc) specify the method of security to be provided to exclude all persons not directly involved 

with the operation from the location. In the interest of safety, provisions will be made to stop 

activities when unauthorized persons, vehicles, or aircraft enter the operations area, or for any 

other reason. If security is not needed “Not Applicable” will be entered.

1. Redline will work with production to ensure persons not directly involved with the operation 

from the location are excluded. Sources of exclusion can include:

1.1. Airport Security

1.2. Set Security provided by Production

1.3. Police and Law Enforcement to include Flightline Security 

1.4. Redline Set Safety (Part of Redline)

1.4.1. Redline Set Safety members wear white or black with the word SAFETY

1.5. Other measures to include proven and emerging technology

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel. Redline procedures will include an instructional 

brief for participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to 

be followed during the filming production event. Production 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 Redline briefing shall 

cover:

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• Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached special 

provisions,

• Operations manual,

• Plan of activities,

• Aircraft parking and starting to include UAS T/O and Transit Corridors,

• Taxi procedures,

• Radio communications,

• Takeoff procedures to include additional UAS precautions,

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event,

• Approach and landing procedures to include UAS specific events,

• Recall procedures,

• Emergency procedures to include UAS Lost Link and Auxiliary ‘Divert’ zones,

• Risks to participating personnel, UAS Risk Mitigation and

• How to control nonparticipating persons.

I. Certification/Airworthiness. The aircraft may be certificated in any CAT, including 

experimental, provided the requirements of §§ 91.203, 91.313, and 91.319 are met. For UAS 

specific operations, a COA or Waiver stating aircraft approved for flight will be maintained. 

Procedures shall be included to ensure that aircraft inspections will be in accordance with the 

applicable parts of 14 CFR part 43 or 91, or the assigned operating limitations.

1. Redline Aerospace LLC 333 Exemption No. 11825, Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-0373

1.1. https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/

REDLine-Aerospace-LLC-11825.pdf

J. Pilot Personnel—Minimum Requirements. Redline establishes and specifies the 

minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

1. A current U.S. Commercial pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the CAT, class, and 

type (if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver.

1.1. UAS PIC (Minimum)

1.1.1. Private Pilot Certificate (Expired OK)

1.1.2. Current 3rd class medical certificate 

2. At least 500 hours logged as the PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the aircraft 

type.

2.1. UAS Standards

2.1.1. At least 500 hours logged as a PIC (Manned or Unmanned) with 20 hours logged 

as PIC in similar Aircraft Type.

2.1.1.1. At least 100 hours of UAS total time as a UAS/RPA pilot.

2.1.1.2. Revised UAS currency requirement includes at least 10 UAS take-offs and 

landings with a similar UAS type in the preceding 30 days.

3. A minimum of 100 hours in the CAT and class of aircraft to be used.

3.1. Defined - UAS Class: Rotorcraft (Quad versus Hexi) using similar control software are 

considered to be the same class.

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

4.1. UAS - At least 5 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or 

multi-rotor). 

— ITEMS 5 AND 6 BELOW APPLY TO MANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS ONLY — 

5. In the event that the 1,500-foot minimum standard contained in § 91.303(e) is to be waived, 

the pilot performing aerobatic maneuvers must hold FAA Form 8710-7, Statement of 

Acrobatic Competency, to perform the operations.

6. In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an external‐load operation, 

whether fixed-wing or rotary-wing operations, pilots used in the operation shall be qualified. 

This qualification may be obtained through a knowledge test (which may be oral or written) 

or skill. The inspector or another company pilot approved by the geographically responsible 

FSDO who is qualified to carry loads externally will give the test(s) which are similar to part 

133 requirements and cover the following subjects:

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

b) Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external-load.

c) Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the 

Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).

d) Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel.

e) AFM, pilot’s operating handbook (POH), or a Rotorcraft-Load Combination Flight Manual 

(RLCFM) and limitations, if appropriate.

K. Communications. The following procedures shall provide communications capability to all 

participants during the actual operation and filming. The communications procedures outlined 

below will be able to keep all the participants apprised of the current status of the operation.

1. General: Radio communications between aircraft and ATC are essential. Frequency 

plans will be included under the API: COMM PLAN to the FSDO and shared with the 

ATC facility serving the Flight. 

2. Radio communication between Flight and Production shall be handled on two or more 

radios. A primary radio will be reserved for ATC and air traffic-related communications 

while a secondary radio shall be for inter-flight and production-to-flight communications. 

2.1. Aircraft equipped with a single radio may be utilized provided the aircraft is cleared by 

ATC (over the radio or by a brief) to be switch to a discrete Production frequency. This 

Production frequency will be deconflicted and optional check-in times may be prebriefed or shared with ATC as desired. 

2.2. A production number near the set should be passed to the servicing ATC facility as a 

secondary form of communication in order to communicate with the filming location (a 

pre-designated person called a Production Representative), should the need arise.

2.2.1. ie - If terrain is blocking an ATC call to the Flight, the production number can be 

utilized to communicate with the Production Rep and indirectly with the flight.

2.2.1.1. Timing may be used to climb and re-establish contact at pre-planned 

intervals if communication gaps are anticipated. 

2.2.1.2. Pre-planned telephonic check-ins by production crew (on location) may be 

requested to relay information from aircrew to ATC or a controlling agency.

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3. UAS: PIC and designated aircrew (Pilot, Payload, Safety Observer) will communicate 

through the Pilot to build situational awareness (SA). Communications to the UAS flight 

will be routed through the PIC.

3.1. The PIC may designate a qualified aircrew member to receive and transmit 

communications or relay information using crew resource management (CRM).

3.1.1. Good CRM Techniques to load share communications responsibilities include:

3.1.1.1. Pre-briefing expectations. 

3.1.1.2. Positive hand-off of item or event.

3.1.1.3. Verbal explanation of expectation during a non-critical phase of flight.

3.2. Verbal communication, amplified voice, audio signals and radio devices will be 

utilized to connect aircrew with production to maximize safety and situational 

awareness during all closed-set UAS operations. 

3.2.1.Inter-crew communications will be primarily verbal while UAS operations are 

LOS. Crew communication audio will be recorded under all circumstances.

3.2.1.1. The Safety Observer may at times be some distance away from the PIC 

to gain a different vantage or light angle. During such times, amplified audio 

such as a bull-horn type device, lights or radio device will be utilized. 

3.2.1.2. Every effort shall be made to utilize hands-free radio systems to include 

headsets or multi-way communications setups to preclude heads-down use. 

3.2.2. On set communications between Aircrew and Production will be verbal and/or 

over a radio utilizing a discrete UAS OPS frequency. 

3.2.2.1. An additional AIR OPS EMER frequency channel will be kept clear when 

2 or more UAS systems are planned to be airborne simultaneously.

3.3. The Safety Observer and all appointed set safety crew (visually spanning the 

planned film production location) will primarily utilize voice and/or hand-held batterypowered radio devices. A loudspeaker system will be utilized to communicate key 

portions of flight in order to increase production crew awareness of UAS operations.

3.3.1. UAS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS include:

3.3.1.1. Three short tones repeated or the words “Emergency, Emergency, 

Emergency.” and a phrase such as “All UAS Systems Land as Soon as 

Possible.” For on-set personnel intrusions incurring a potential safety hazard, 

a malfunction such as UAS control issue, a communication disruption or 

visibility inhibiting LOS requirements.

3.3.1.2. A long tone or wavering tone or the words “Take Cover! Take Cover! Take 

Cover!” for UAS systems that have suffered a critical malfunction and can 

not be controlled. (not for Lost Link when the UAS is following a pre-planned 

return route that appears to be correct.)

3.3.1.3. Three long tones or the words “UAS System Malfunction.” and 

“Impending Loss of Power, Seek Shelter.” This will be used for emergencies 

where partial control is maintained and the UAS can be communicated with. 

Every attempt shall be made to evacuate non-essential personnel and seek 

a suitable ditch or divert location. Plain English will be used to communicate 

the PICs intention with those on location. Avoid overflight of personnel. 

4. UAS Operations within 5NM of an Airfield or UAS Operations in or near a High Traffic 

Area: Provided the airspace request is approved, all UAS production events within a 5-

mile / high density traffic zone must be able to communicate with the appropriate ATC 

agency.

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4.1. A communication plan will be drafted and adopted between UAS Aircrew and ATC to 

build maximum situational awareness and ensure traffic deconfliction. 

4.1.1. Redline PICs will deconflict with the FSDO and appropriate ATC agencies 

such as the closest Control Tower before initiating UAS production flights, to 

include communicating the PIC’s intended UAS flight operations plan with 

planned communications events, highlighting unique aspects of UAS 

contingencies and emergencies. 

4.2. Communications will be established and monitored during all UAS operations within 

5 nautical miles of a control tower or in areas with known high traffic density such as 

a flight arrival or departure corridor.

4.2.1. FSDO or FAA-Approved plan / COA supersedes previous. 

4.3. With FSDO approval and/or awareness of UAS operations within 5NM of an airfield 

or within a High Traffic Area, 2-way communication between UAS Aircrew and ATC 

will be established before UAS operations begin, checking in and out for each flight.

4.3.1. FSDO or FAA-Approved plan / COA supersedes previous.

4.4. Communication priority will be set by the most expeditious means available that 

both ATC and the UAS Aircrew agree upon, such as a UHF/VHF radio, phone or 

online communication application. 

4.4.1. FSDO or FAA-Approved plan / COA supersedes previous.

L. Accident Notification. The procedures for notification and reporting of accidents, notifying 

the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 49 CFR part 830, and protection of the 

accident scene are as follows:

1. ALL: Redline Aerospace LLC closed-set aviation will comply with all reporting requirements 

under NTSB 49 CFR part 830. Accidents involving Redline Aerospace LLC aviation 

resources shall be photographed and preserved, with notification to the nearest NTSB as 

soon as possible not to exceed one business day.

2. ALL: Catastrophic damage or destruction of a Redline Aerospace LLC aerial system, or 

bodily harm requiring medical service directly caused by a Redline Aerospace LLC system, 

shall be grounds for termination of all on-set aerial operations. 

3. MANNED AIRCRAFT: In the event of an accident involving loss of life or craft, the scene of 

the incident shall be preserved IAW 49 CFR 830. All Redline Aerospace LLC flying 

operations shall cease until it is deemed safe to continue by Redline’s Chief Pilot and/or the 

FAA.

4. ALL: Aerial systems involved in or directly related to the mishap system, including visual 

information from on-set sources when available, shall be impounded and preserved for 

NTSB investigation as required. 

5. ALL: Mishaps or Accidents not leading to loss of life or significant property damage will 

adhere to NTSB standards and resume operations when cleared by the Chief Pilot. The 

Chief Pilot will alter or determine future air operations in the interest of public safety and the 

interest of Redline aircrews. Production may request Redline aircrews’ return to flying status 

only with Chief Pilot’s written approval. Aircrew status can be: DNIF, Grounded or Mission 

Capable.

M. Recall/Stop Procedures. The applicant can use radio communications, oral, visual, or any 

combination acceptable to the Administrator as long as it keeps the participants continuously 

apprised of the current status of the operation.

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1. UAS: The PIC has a responsibility to safely operate his or her UAS. In the event of a recall 

or stop procedure, the PIC will acknowledge verbally and on radio or over loudspeaker / PA. 

The transit corridor and landing zone or divert / ditch zone will be sanitized and confirmed 

verbally as free from non-participating and non-essential personnel. 

2. UAS: The PIC should elect to land in a divert zone or ditching area if weather or safety 

considerations in the landing zone or transit corridor preclude a standard return to base. 

3. UAS: Lights and or other non-radio means of communications may be used in addition to 

radio in order to communicate a PICs intention during non-standard events such as a 

weather recall. 

4. UAS: Care shall be given to ensure at least 100 feet separates the UAS and production 

personnel during take-off, landing and transition procedures. A safe zone will be clearly 

announced and marked with neon-yellow signs, safety cones and or placards.

N. Aerobatic Competency. When Redline filming operations require the issuance of FAA 

Form 8710-7, Redline will see Volume 5, Chapter 9, Section 1, Issue/Renew/Rescind a 

Statement of Acrobatic Competency.

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K. Special Provisions. The following statement must appear as a special provision:

• “The certificate holder must adhere to the accepted motion picture and television operations 

manual.”

• The pilot in command (PIC) may remove and install specialty equipment authorized in 

accordance with an exemption issued for that purpose or under the terms of a Supplemental 

Type Certificate (STC) or field approval.

• Traditional seating for the PIC of various aircraft does not always lend itself to be the safest 

position from which to conduct a flight. The primary seat may not be the optimal location, 

depending on the subject aircraft. The decision on where to sit may be determined by the PIC.

• Additional provisions deemed appropriate to the Administrator to ensure safety of the 

operation should be prescribed by the FSDO (Figure 3-55, Sample Motion Picture and 

Television Operations Manual Special Provisions).

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