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Motion Picture and Television 

Flight Operation Manual 

Produce 2 Broadcast LLC 

4096 Piedmont Avenue #348, Oakland, CA 94611 

O: 510-595-0811 / F: 510-595-8003 
Date: Sept. 2015 Revision: Original Page 2 of 15

Table of Contents 

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 4

B. Pilot/Operator Organization 4

C. Persons Authorized 4

D. Area of Operations 4

E. Plan of Activities 5

F. Permission to Operate 5

G. Security 6

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 6

I. Certification/Airworthiness 7

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 7

K. Communications 8

L. Accident Notification 8

M. Recall/Stop Procedures 8

N. Special Provisions 8

 

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 9 

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 

Appendix B

1 Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver) 15 
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Revision Control Page 

Revision# Date Initials 
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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "Produce 2 Broadcast LLC", hereafter 

referred to as "P2B", 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. P2B 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/Operator Organization

_____________________ - Pilot 

Produce to Broadcast LLC 

4096 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 348, Oakland, CA 94611 

Michael Heller 

O: 510-595-0811 / F: 510-595-8003 

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 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

P2B's approved area of operations will be the continental United States. 

E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, P2B 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. 
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(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. 

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 P2B 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. P2B 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 
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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 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 

• Emergency procedures 

• Risks to participating personnel 

• How to control nonparticipating persons 

I. Certification/Airworthiness

All P2B 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 / time 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 
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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. 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 type. 

(3) A minimum of 100 flights in the category: airplane, helicopter, or multirotor; 

of aircraft to be used. 

(4) A minimum of 5 flights in the make and model 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 the operation. 

L. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the 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. 

N. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the P2B motion picture 

and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the 

surface will not be jeopardized. 

The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be 

those specified in the P2B 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. 
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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 “Appendix B” page 15) 

Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will 

prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. 

P2B 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.

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 P2B 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 P2B. 

• 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 

P2B 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: 
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• 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 

Chief Pilot

Name : 

Certificate Number : 

Grade : 

Medical Class/Date : 

Contact Number : 

Pilots

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 Approved Aircraft 

Make and Model Registration Number

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 
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Appendix A .3 

Produce 2 Broadcast, LLC

Permission Acquisition Form 

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Produce 2 Broadcast, 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 

P2B Representative Receiving Permission 
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Appendix A .4 

Revision Letter 

Rev# 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 _____________________________ 
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Appendix B .1 

(see attached form 7711-2)