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## XL **Ae rial Imaging, LLC**  **Ap pendix A** **- G**  **Petitioner submits**  **the Appendix**  **and Manuals**  **marked “CONFIDENTIAL,”**  **as they**  **contain proprietary**  **confidential business**  **information that**  **is not**  **released to**  **the public**  **and is**  **protected under**  **the Freedom**  **of Information**  **A ct**  **5 USC**  **§552	et.	seq.	5	Reform	Act	Section	333	(b).**

Submitted	on September	2,	2015 Scott	B.	McCall XL	Aerial	Imaging,	LLC PO	Box	88 Rossville,	TN	38066

XL	Aerial’ s Consultant Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.	Suite	#200 Shakopee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com Info@GowdyBrothers.comGowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 2 

### Table of Contents **APPENDIX	A -**  **EXEMPTION	PATTERN ................................** **................................ ..........................**  **3 APPENDIX	B**  **- TECHNICAL	MANUALS	AN** **D	SPECIFICATIONS ................................** **............... 4**  **APPENDIX	C -**  **COMMERCIAL	(MISSION/OPERATION)	PURPOSE -**  **FAA	PREVIOUS APPROVED	EXEMPTION	NUMBERS**  **................................ ................................** **.............................. 5**  **APPENDIX	D -**  **EQUIPMENT -**  **FAA	PREVIOUS	APPROVED	EXEMPTION	NUMBERS .......**  **7 APPENDIX	E**  **- EXEMPT** **ION	14	C.F.R -**  **FAA	PREVIOUS	APPROVED	EXEMPTION NUMBERS**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ................................** **............... 8**  **APPENDIX	F -**  **MONTHLY	MAINTENANCE AND	REPAIR	LOG**  **................................ ................**  **9 APPENDIX	G**  **– MOTION	PICTURE	AND	TELEVISION	FLIGHT	OPERATIONS	MANUAL**  **VERSION	1.0 ................................** **................................ ................................** **................................ .......**  **10 I.**  **Introduction ................................**  **................................ ................................**  **...................... 12**  **A. Purpose**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ................................** **....... 12**  **B. Operator/Pilot	Organization**  **................................ ................................** **.............................. 12**  **C. Persons	Authorized**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ................**  **12 D.**  **Area	of	Operation s**  **................................ ................................** **................................ .................**  **12 E.**  **Plan	of	Activities ................................** **................................ ................................** **...................... 12**  **F. Permission	to	Operate**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ...........**  **13 G.**  **Security ................................** **................................ ................................** **................................ .......**  **14 H.**  **Briefing	of	Pilot/Production	Personnel ................................** **................................ .........**  **14 I.**  **Certifications/Airworthiness ................................** **................................ ...............................**  **15 J.**  **Pilot	Personnel/Minimum	Requirements ................................** **................................ .......**  **15 K.**  **Communications ................................** **................................ ................................** **..................... 16**  **L. Accident	Notification**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ..............**  **16 M.**  **Recall/Stop	Procedures ................................** **................................ ................................** **....... 16**  **N. Aerobatic	Competency**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ..........**  **17 O.**  **Special	Provisions ................................** **................................ ................................** **................... 17**  **II. Company	Organization**  **................................ ................................**  **................................ 17**  **A. Chief	Pilot** **................................ ................................** **................................ ................................** **... 17**  **B. Pilot	in	Command**  **................................ ................................** **................................ ....................**  **18 Appendix	A	List	of	Approved	Pilots** **................................ ................................** **........................... 19**  **Appendix	B	List	of	Approved	Aircraft ................................** **................................ ......................**  **20 Appendix	C**  **– Permission	Acquisition	Form**  **................................ ................................** **........... 21**  **Appendix	D.	Revisions	Letter ................................** **................................ ................................** **...... 22**  **Appendix	E –**  **Form	7711 -**  **2 ................................** **................................ ................................** **........... 23** Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 3 

### APPENDIX A **- EXEMPTION PATTERN**  The	following	table	summarizes	relief	sought	by	the	Aeryon	Labs,	Inc.,	and	the	FAA’s determination	per	Exemption	#11213,	dated	March	24,	2015. Relief	considered	(14	CFR)	FAA	determination	(14	CFR) 21 Relief	not	necessary 45.23(b) Relief	not	necessary 61.23(a)	and	(c) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitatio ns 61.101(e)(4)	and	(5) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 61.113(a) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 61.133 Relief	not	necessary 61.315(a) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.7(a) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.7(b) Relief	not	necessary 91.9(b)(2) Relief	not	necessary 91.9(c) Relief	not	granted 91.103 Relief	not	granted 91.109 Relief	not	necessary 91.119(a) Relief	not	granted 91.119(b)	and	(d) Not	applicable 91.119(c) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.121 Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.151(a)(1) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.203(a)	and	(b) Relief	not	necessary 91.405(a) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.407(a)(1) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.409(a)(1)	and	(2) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitations 91.417(a)	and	(b) Relief	granted	with	conditions	and	limitationsGowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 4 

### APPENDIX B **- TEC** 

**HNICAL MANUALS AND S PECIFICATIONS**  **DJI -**  **Phantom	2** http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf **DJI -**  **Phantom	3** http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Advanced_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf **DJI -**  **Inspir e	1**  http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf **DJI -**  **S800** http://download.dji -innovations.com/downloads/s800/S800_User_Manual_en.pdf **DJI -**  **S900** http://download.dji -innovations.com/downloads/s900/en/S900_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf **DJI -**  **S1000** http://download.dji -innovations.com/downloads/s1000/en/S1000_User_Manual_v1.10_en.pdf **DJI –**  **Matrice	100** http://store.dji.com/product/matrice - 100 **Cinestar	8	Octo** http://d27w8s76bjlz9v.cloudfront.net/wp
- content/uploads/2014/07/cinestar8Manual-v4.pdf **Altavian	Nova	F6500** http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/ALT- F6500.html **Blade QX3**  http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/BLH8100
- Manual- EN.pdf **AgEagle** http://ageagle.com/wp - content/uploads/2014/12/AgEagle - RAPID - 122014- email.pdf **3DRobotics -**  **X8** http://3drobotics.com/wp - content/uploads/2014/11/X8+ - Operation- Manual-vA.pdf **3DRobotices -**  **Iris** http://3drobotics.com/wp - content/uploads/2014/10/IRIS - Plus - Operation- Manual-vE -web.pdf **3DR	Solo** http://3drobotics.com/kb/solo -user-manual/ **Sense Fly	eBee**  https://www.sensefly.com/drones/ebee.html **Yuneec	Q500	Typhon** http://www.yuneec.com/download/20150209080300.pdf **DraganFlyer X4** **- ES**  http://www.draganfly.com/uav
-helicopter/draganflyer
-x4es/specifications/ **Trimble	UX5** http://kmcgeo.com/Products/Gatewing/UX5AerialImagingUserGuide_100A.pdf **Microdron e** **s MD4**  http://www.microdrones.com/en/support/support-and-repair/Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 5 

### APPENDIX C **- COMMERCIAL (**  **MISSION/OPERATION) PURPOSE -**  **FAA PREVIOUS APPROVED EXEMPTION NUMBER** **S** 1. Bridge	Inspections: 11603,	11564,	11422,	11171 2. Flare	stack	inspection: 11251,	11581,	11241,	11156 3. Utility-power	generation	system	inspections	and	patrolling: 11581,	11512,	11238,	1146 7 4. Aerial	inspection,	photography	and	videography	of	residential and commercial real	estate, weddings	and	wedding	receptions : 11784,	11786,	11787,	11789 5. Aerial	inspection,	photography	and	videography of utility	infrastructure including	but	not	limited	to	el ectrical	power	lines,	wind	turbines	and	cell towers: 11787,	11512,	11581,	11238 6. Pipeline	inspection	and	patrolling: 11467,	11422,	11554,	11561,	11564 7. Filmmaking,	cinematography,	and	videography: 11581,	11251,	11256,	11659 8. Precision	agriculture	with	on	b oard	sensors: 11759,	11222,	11673,	11769 9. Wildlife	and	forestry	monitoring	and	mosquito	and	insect	control: 11684,	11648,	11790,	11551 10. Aerial	surveying: 11593,	11600,	11567,	11581 11. Construction	site inspection	and	monitoring: 11591,	11508,	11535,	11469 12. Public	entity	support	operations: 11471,	11426,	11412,	11389 13. Aerial	imaging	for	safety,	monitoring	and	comparing	work	efforts	and completion	percentages,	and	security	of	controlled	environment	of	various sites : 11649,	11524,	11522,	11481 14. Aerial	video	and live	video	feed	to	assist	with	search	and	rescue	operations under	the	authority	and	support	of	local	authority: 11327,	11282,	11558,	11842 15. Aerial	video	and	photography	for	public	and	private	use	including	television, public	events,	and	cinematography	live	feed	and	live	newsgathering: 11408,	11406,	11787,	11760 16. Training	to	persons	individually	or	b elonging	to	both	private	and public organizations	to	increase	awareness	and	improve	safety	for	current	and future	UAS	operations	within	the	NAS: 11789,	11663, 11668,	11683Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 6 17. Special	Events (including	High	Schools,	Colleges,	Professional	Sports,	open air	and	fairs) : 11787,	11792,	11777,	11757 18. Research : 11424,	11389,	11370,	11368 19. Risk	Management	and	Assessment: 11293,	11494,	11481,	11293 20. Motion	Picture	Production : 11312,	11289,	11284,	11308 21. Surface	Mining: 11272,	11257,	11227,	11508 22. Closed	Set	Filming: 11541,	11488,	11477,	11065 23. Disaster	and	Catastrophe	events : 11309,	11487,	11370,	11327Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 7 

### APPENDIX D **- EQUIPMENT**  **- FAA PREVIOUS APPROVED EXEMPTION**  **NUMBER S**  **DJI -**  **Phantom	2:** 11784.	11795,	11785,	11767 **DJI -**  **Phantom	3:** 11783,	11788,	11711,	11696 **DJI -**  **Inspire	1:** 11710,	11711,	11712,	11714 **DJI -**  **S800:** 11788,	11756,	11401,	11252 **DJI -**  **S900:** 11794,	11779,	11714,	11697 **DJI -**  **S1000:** 11671,	11672,	11677,	11 638 **DJI –**  **Matrix	100:** 11814 **Cinestar	8	Octo:** 11408,	11284,	11251,	11488 **Altavian	Nova	F6500:** 11456,	11472,	11605,	11552 **Blade 350	QX3:**  11737,	11879 **AgEagle,:** 11480,	11567,	11504 **3DR	X8:** 11335,	11626,	11617,	11486 **3DR	Iris:** 11778,	11533,	11496,	11673 **3DR	Solo:** 11832 **SenseFly	eBee:** 11745,	11754,	11764,	11673 **Yuneec	Q500	Typhon:** 11734,	11696,	11618,	11787 **Draga nFlyer	X4** **- ES:**  11487,	11571,	11577,	11527 **Trimble	UX5:** 11806,	11666,	11432,	11329 **Microdrones MD4**  **:** 11546,	11525,	11522,	11713Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 8 

### APPENDIX E **- EXEMPTION**  **14 C.F.R -**  **FAA PREVIOUS APPROVED EXEMPTION NUMBER** **S 14	C.F.R.	§	61.113	(a)	&	(b)	:**  11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	61.133(a)	:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	91.7(a)	:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 1121 3; **14	C.F.	R.§	91.119:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	91.121:	1** 1062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	91.151	(a)	:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	91.405	(a)	:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	407	(a)	(1)	:** 1106 2,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	409	(a)	(2)	:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213; **14	C.F.R.	§	417	(a)	&	(b)	:** 11062,	11109,	11112,	and 11213;Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC 8170	Old	Carriage	Court	N.,	Suite	#200,	Shako pee,	MN	55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 763 -496 - 9551 Page 9 

### APPENDIX F **- MONTHLY MAINTENANCE**  **AND REPAIR LOG**
XL Aerial pilot/operators’ will be using logbooks: logging all PIC time, successful takeoffs	and	landings,	flight	simulator	time,	recorded	by	type,	make	and	model. XL Aerial will be using sUAV log books for each type, make and model Drone with accompanying FAA registration Number “November Number”: logging all drone operator time, successful takeoffs and landings, maintenance and repair records, insurance coverage, software and hardware upgrades, pre -flight inspection checks, etc. XL Aerial will be using maintenance and repair logbook for each sUAV in operation, the	following	is	an	example	of	the	minimum	logged	information: Aircraft: N - Number: Hours: Date: Date	Issue

Discovered Date	Issue

Resolved Issue	Description/

Maintenance Conducted Repair/Maintenance

Performed	By Airframe Motors Propellers Flight	Control Update Gimbal Misc.**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 10**  

### APPENDIX G **– MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FLIGHT OPERATIONS**  **MANUAL VERSION 1.0** 

# M **OTION** 

# P **ICTURE	AND** 

# T **ELEVISION** 

# F **LIGHT** 

# O **PERATION** 

# M**ANUAL**

September	2 ,	2015 Written	and	maintained	by Gowdy	Brothers	Aerospace,	LLC	for Petitioner: 

# Scott	B.	McCall XL	Aerial	Imaging,	LLC PO	Box	88 Rossville,	TN	38066**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 11**  

# Table	of	Contents **I. Introduction**  **................................ ................................**  **................ 12**  **A. Purpose**  **................................ ................................**  **................................ ....**  **12 B.**  **Opera tor/Pilot	Organization**  **................................ ............................**  **12 C.**  **Persons	Authorized ................................**  **................................ .............**  **12 D.**  **Area	of	Operations ................................**  **................................ ...............**  **12 E.**  **Plan	of	Activities ................................**  **................................ ...................**  **12 F.**  **Permission	to	Operate ................................**  **................................ ........**  **13 G.**  **Security ................................**  **................................ ................................**  **.... 14**  **H. Briefing	of	Pilot/Production	Personnel**  **................................ .......**  **14 I.**  **Certifications/Airworthiness ................................**  **............................ 15**  **J. Pilot	Personnel/Minimum	Requirements**  **................................ ....**  **15 K.**  **Communications ................................**  **................................ ...................**  **16 L.**  **Accident	Notification ................................**  **................................ ...........**  **16 M.**  **Recall/Stop	Procedures ................................**  **................................ .....**  **16 N.**  **Aerobatic	Competency ................................**  **................................ .......**  **17 O.**  **Spe cial	Provisions**  **................................ ................................**  **................ 17**  

## II. **Company	Organization ................................**  **........................... 17**  **A. Chief	Pilot**  **................................ ................................**  **................................ 17**  **B. Pilot	in	Command**  **................................ ................................**  **................. 18**  **Appendix	A	List	of	Approved	Pilots ................................**  **...................... 19**  **Appendix	B	List	of	Approved	Aircraft ................................**  **.................. 20**  **Appendix	C –**  **Permission	Acquisition	Form ................................**  **....... 21**  **Appendix	D.	Revisions	Letter ................................**  **................................ ..**  **22 Appendix	E**  **– Form	7711**  **- 2**  **................................ ................................**  **....... 23** **Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 12**  

## I. **Introduction A.**  **Purpose** This manual has been developed by XL Aerial hereafter referred to as XL Aerial 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. XL	Aerial 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. **Operator/Pilot Organization** Pilot - Scott	B.	McCall XL	Aerial	Imaging,	LLC PO	Box	88 Rossville,	TN	38066 

### 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 reduce d 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** XL	Aerial '	approved	area	of	operations	will	be	the	continental	United	States, and Alaska	and	Hawaii. 

### E. **Plan of Activities Confidential**  **Information, Gowdy**  **Brothers Aerospace**  **8170 Old**  **Carriage Court,**  **Suite #200,**  **Shakopee, MN**  **55379 www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com**  **13** At	least	three	(3)	days	prior	to	any	scheduled	filming, XL	Aerial will	submit	a	written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. 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 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 equipment’s 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. 

### F. **Permiss ion 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**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 14**  (4)	Local,	State	and	Federal	government (5)	Air	traffic	control The XL Aerial 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. XL Aerial 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. The FAA or other official personnel upon request	will	make	these	forms	available	for	inspection
. 

### 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 • Operations	manual • Plan	of	activities • Aircraft	parking	and	starting • Taxi	procedures • Radio	Communications • Takeoff	procedures • Aviation	activities	to	be	conducted during	the	filming	production	event • Approach	and	landing	procedures • Recall	procedures**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 15**  • Emergency	procedures • Risks	to	participating	personnel • How	to	control	nonparticipating	persons 

### I. **Certifications/Airworthiness** All XL Aerial 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. However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television filming. Also, aircraft in the experimental category must have an airworthiness certificate issued for the purpose of exhibition in order to be used in motion picture and television filming. The aircraft will be 100hr/annual inspection program. Other required tests and inspections will be performed	as	per	Part	91,	if	applicable	and when	necessary.	Each	aircraft	will	have	a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or 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.


### 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. pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the category, class and type (if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver. (2)	At	least 1 00	hours	logged	as	PIC	and	at	least	20	hours	logged	as	the	PIC	in the	aircraft	type. (3)	A	minimum	of 20 hours	in	the	category	and	class	of	aircraft	to	be	used. (4) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the	waiver. (5) In the event that the 1,500 -foot minimum standard contained in the 14 CFR 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.**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 16**  (6) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an external-load operation, whether fixed 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 and/written) and/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. (d)	Proper	instructions	for	flight	and	ground	crew	personnel. (e) Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a rotorcraft
load	combination	flight	manual	and	limitations,	if	appropriate. 

### 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	the	operation. 

### L. **Accident Notification** Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notif ication	requirements	of	FAR	Part	830	would need	to	be	applied. 

### 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.**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 17**  

### N. **Aerobatic Compet ency**  If the filming operations require the issuance of FAA Form 8710 - 7, Statement of Aerobatic Competency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, and Issue/Renew/Rescind a Statement	of	Aerobatic	Competency. 

### O. **Special Provisions** The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the XL Aerial 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 specifie d in the XL Aerial 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 certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b)	and (c). (See attached	document	under original	FAA	Exemption	filing) Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized	persons	from	entering	the	takeoff	and	landing	area. XL Aerial 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. 

## II. **Compan y Orga**  **nization A.**  **Chief Pilot** Duties	and	Responsibilities:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual. • Act as liaison between XL Aerial 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.**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 18**  • Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for XL Aerial
. • 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 XL Aerial 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.


### 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.**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 19**  

### Appendix A List of Approved Pilots Chief	Pilot Name :		____________________

_______________________ Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________ Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________ Contact	Number :		___________________________________________ Pilot	#1 Name :		_______________

____________________________ Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________ Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________ Contact	Number :		___________________________________________ Pilot	#2 Name :		__________

_________________________________ Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________ Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________ Contact	Number :		___________________________________________ Pilot	#3 Name :		_____

______________________________________ Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________ Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________ Contact	Number :		___________________________________________ Pilot	#4 Name :

___________________________________________ Certificate	Number :		___________________________________________ Medical	Class	/	Date :		___________________________________________ Contact	Number :		___________________________________________**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 20**  

### Appendix B **List of Approved Aircraft**

Make	and	Model Registration	Number 1.)		_______________________________________________

________________________ 2.)	_______________________________________________

________________________ 3.)	_________________________

______________________ ________________________ 4.)	_______________________________________________

________________________ 5.)	_______________________________________________

________________________ 6.)	____________________________________________

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### Appendix C **– Permission Acquisition Form**  Permission	Acquisition	Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of XL Aerial Imaging, 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:	________________

XL	Aerial Representative	receiving	this	authority:	_______________

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### Appendix D. Revisions Letter

Revision	# Section Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________ Remarks Initials

______________________________________________________ _______________ ________________________ Revision	# Section Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________ Remarks Initials

_____________________________________________________________ ________ ________________________ Revision	# Section Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________ Remarks Initials

____________________________________________________________________ _ ________________________ Revision	# Section Page Action

___________________ _____________________ _____________________ ________________________ Remarks Initials

_____________________________________________________________________ _____ ___________________ Revision	# 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	_____________________________.**Confidential Information,**  **Gowdy Brothers**  **Aerospace 8170**  **Old Carriage**  **Court, Suite**  **#200, Shakopee,**  **MN 55379**  **www.GowdyBrothersAerospace.com 23**  

### Appendix E **– Form 7711**  **- 2**  http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/form/faa7711
- 2.pdf