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Part 2: Operating Procedures
2.1 Flight Planning / Preparation
2.1.1 Determination of the intended tasks and feasibility
In order to determine the intended tasks and their feasibility the following procedure will be
followed:
v Brief from the client, in person if email/phone intentions cannot be laid down
clearly.
v Site visit to assess all relevant details. (See Pre-Flight Survey & risk
assessments in APPENDIX B & E).
v Team discussion and discussion with client to confirm intended task and pass
as feasible.
2.1.2 Operating Site Location and Assessment
The pre-job site visit will be used to familiarise the pilot and crew with the location and
assess any safety and security issues. Every site will be considered as follows:
v What type of airspace is it? Are any specific provisions/permissions required?
v Are there other aircraft operations in the area?
v Are there any commercial/industrial sites or hazards nearby that need
considering? Are there any military sites nearby? Do any of these need advance
warning of the activities?
v Are there any local bye laws that affect the operations?
v What obstructions are there in the operations area? (Natural and man-made).
v Are there any extraordinary restrictions such as danger areas or restricted
areas?
v Are there any residential/recreational areas in close proximity to the area of
operations? Does any action need to be taken?
v What is the public access to the site like?
v Who is the landowner? Have we got their permission?
v What is the intended date for filming? What is the weather forecast for this
day?
v Will there be any changes to the site on the day? E.g. film set, cranes, crew
car park
v Likely operating site and alternative sites will be considered under the three
following categories:
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