# Peace of Thorn Productions LLC.



# Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

Peace of Thorn Productions LLC.

4237 Arlington Drive

Richton Park, Illinois. 60471

(708) 513

- 5431

delapenaa31@yahoo .com

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 5

B. Pilot / Operator Organization 5

C. Persons Auth orized 5

D. Area of Operations 5

E. Plan of Ac tivities 6

F. Permission to Operate 7

G. Securit y 7

H. Briefing of Pilot / Production Personnel 8

I. Certifi cation / Airworthiness 8

J. Pilot Personnel / Minimum Requirements 9

K. Communications 10

L. Accident Notification 10

M. Recall / Stop Procedures 10

N. Aerobatic Competency 11

O. Special Provisions 11



## 2. Company Organization

A. Chief sUAS Pilot 12

B. Pilot i n Command 1 2

Appendix A

1. List of sUAS Drone Pilots 1 4

2. List of sUAS Drone Aircraft 1 5

3. Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 1 6

4. Revision Letter (s ample) 1 7

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Appendix B

1. Form 7711

- 2 (Certification of waiver) 1 8

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Revision Control Page

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by “Peace of Thorn Productions, LLC.,” hereinafter

referred to as “Peace of Thorn Productions,” 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. Peace of Thorn Productions pilots and other company

personnel when a pplicable 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 / Operator Organization

Antho ny W. De La Pena

– Pilot

Peace of Thorn Productions, LLC.

4237 Arlington Drive

Richton Park, Illinois. 60471

Anthony W. De La Pena

– Manager (708) 513

- 5431 home/office/cell



## C. Persons Authorized

FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with respect to those person s, vehicles and structures

directly involved in the performance of the actual filming and television

production(s). The certificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within

500 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and nece ssary for the

filming and television production(s). This provision may be reduced to no less than

200 feet if an equivalent level of safety can be achieved and the Administr at or has

approved it. For example, an equ ivalent area to note terrain features, o bstructions,

buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons, (observers, the

public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an unforeseen accident.



## D. Area of Operations

Peace of Thorn Productions’ approved area of operatio n(s) will be the continental

United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.

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E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming or television

activity/production, Peace of Thorn Productions will submit a written plan of

activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activitie s

should include the following:

(1) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming/ television

production event.

(3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

(4) Make, model, and serial or N

- number of aircraft to be utilized and type of

airworthiness certificate, including category.

(5) Name and certificate number of pilot(s) involved in the filming/television

production(s) event, including any notation of external load endorsement(s)

o r 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/television production

event. The list of those who gave permission must be made availa ble 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/television production

will be conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the

operation(s).

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 prepar ed to

explain in detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.

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F. Permission of 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 deemed

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 c ontrol

The Peace of Thorn Productions 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 utilized when

obtainin g written permission. Peace of Thorn Productions 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 complete, and then

given to t he 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 app ropriate 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 th e interest of safety.

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H. Briefing of Pilot / Production Personnel

Pr ior to the start of any production 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/ television production event. Personnel will also be briefed on additional

provisions that may be issued by the FSDO that has geographic responsibility for

the operation area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing

shall cover:

(1) Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the

attached special provisions.

(2) Operations Manual.

(3) Plan of Activities.

(4) Aircraft parking and starting.

(5) Taxi procedures.

(6) Radio Communications

. (7) Take

- off procedures.

(8) Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming/television production

event.

(9) Approach and landing procedures.

(10) Recall procedures.

(11) Emergency procedures.

(12) Risks to participating persons.

(13) How to control nonparticipating persons.



## I. Certification / Airworthiness

All Peace of Thorn Productions aircraft utilized in filming/television operations

requiring a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of filming/television

operations will be properly certified and hold airworthiness certificates. However,

restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming/television “vehicle” in

motion picture and television filming.

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Also, aircraft in the experimental category must have an airworthiness certificate

issued for the purpose of exhibition in order to be utilized in motion picture and

television filming production. The aircraft will be 100 hr/annual inspection

program. Other required tests and inspections (transponder, E.L.T., etc.) will be

performed as per Part 91 when necessary. Each aircraft will hav e a flight log

containing upcoming schedule 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 airworthin ess

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. Commercial 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 500 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC in

the aircraft type.

(3) A minimum of 100 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 mi nimum 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

operation(s).

(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.

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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 metho d 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 m anual, 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 communi cations capability to all participants during the

actual operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may be utilized

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

notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.



## M. Recall / Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination wi ll be utilized to keep the

participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation(s).

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N. Aerobatic Competency

If the filming/television operation(s) require the issuance of FAA Form 8710

- 7,

Statement of Aerobatic Competency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9,

Issue/Renew/Rescind a Statement of Aerobatic Compete ncy.



## O. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Peace of Thorn Productions

motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that

persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.

The aircraf

t and pilot(s) utilized under this authorization and/or waiver will only be

those specified in the Peace of Thorn Productions motion picture and television

operations manual (“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each

pilot’s name and ce rtificate 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 und er this certificate

understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR

91.119 (b) and (c). (se e att ached document under “Appendix B” page 15).

Rotorcraft take

- off and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prev ent

unauthorized persons from entering the take

- off and landing area.

Peace of Thorn Productions will ensure that the participating persons involved in

the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communications,

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 sUAS Pilot

Duties and Responsibilities

(a) Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this

manual.

(b) Act as liaison between Peace of Thorn Productions and the FAA on matters

concerning this manual.

(c) Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a

signed statement from each th at they have read and understand its contents.

(d) Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operation(s) for

Peace of Thorn Productions.

(e) Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and

processed prop erly.

(f) Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by

Peace of Thorn Productions under the provisions of this manual.

(g) Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.

(h) The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains

responsibility.



## B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities

(a) Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections

and required maintenance have been performed as per appropr iate FAR’s.

(b) Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under the

provisions of this manual.

(c) Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the

procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

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(d) Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes

, locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

(e) Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at

any job or operation requiring the waiver.

(f) The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel; but retains

responsibility.

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Appendix A. 1

List of sUAS Drone Pilot ( s )

Chief Pilot

Name Anthony W. De La Pena

Certificate Number N/A

Grade Commercial / Private

Medical Class/Date N/A

Contact number (708) 513

- 5431

Pilots

Name

Certificate Number

Grade

Medical Class/Date

Contact Number

Name

Certificate Number

Grade

Medical Class/Date

Contact Number

Name

Certificate Number

Grade

Medical Class/Date

Contact Number

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Appendix A. 2

List of sUAS Drone Aircrafts

Make and Model Product Number/Serial Number

1. DJI Phantom II BH20132807258 5

2. DJI Spreading Wings S800 EVO DJI6958265105630 / ASIN B00G5J6U3Q

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

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Appendix A. 3

Peace of Thorn Productions, LLC.

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving/allowing the pilots of Peace of Thorn Productions, 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 p u rpose of film or television production.

Date of Oper ation:

Full Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________________

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Peace of Thorn Productions, LLC. Representative Receiving Permission:

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Appendix A. 4

Revision Letter

Rev # Section Page Action Remarks Initials

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_________________________ _____________________________________________________

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_________________________________________ _____________________________________

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: _____________________________________________

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Appendix B. 1

(See attached form 7711

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