Operate flying for theatre and live productions

This standard is about preparing for flying by making final fits of any equipment in the performance area. You are required to operate flying equipment for scenery or other production elements, to cue during a live performance, including carrying out pre and post-show checks.

This standard is for anyone involved with operating flying during theatre and live productions.

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1. check and confirm equipment and consumables are available to meet flying requirements
2. check flown components are safe and in the correct order for performance
3. check the condition of flown components and carry out minor repairs to an agreed standard
4. check that communications equipment, mechanical equipment and cue systems are working as required
5. identify any irregularities or problems and deal with these in line with legislation, organisational requirements and codes of practice, reporting any that cannot be resolved to the responsible person
6. check and confirm that all flying equipment and components meet safety requirements for performance
7. respond to standby without delay
8. carry out start and stop procedures in line with safe control and manufacturers' operating instructions
9. run and operate flying systems and equipment to cue to meet production requirements
10. carry out operations in line with legislation, organisational requirements and codes of practice
11. achieve specified final positions
12. make amendments to plot sheets and liaise with the responsible person
13. identify, record and report defects in performance
14. carry out post-stop checks in line with manufacturers’ operating instructions
15. leave automated power flying systems and equipment safe and secure in line with legislation, organisational requirements and codes of practice

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1. equipment and consumables you need for flying to be available and how to check them
2. how to check the condition of flown components and equipment and how to report faults and damage
3. the importance of having communications and mechanical equipment and cue systems in working order
4. faults or problems that may occur and how to deal with these
5. pre-operational procedures for example, plugging up, logging on, entering and amending data, joystick and speed mode
6. the principles and use of the flying control system and associated equipment
7. starting procedures for the control system and equipment
8. types of performance defects associated with the control system and equipment
9. types of playback options in the context of the work activity
10. shutting down procedures for the flying system and equipment
11. post-stop check procedures
12. types of damage and replacement needs
13. the importance of responding promptly to standby and how to do so
14. the cue system and how to respond to these
15. the difference between show and non-show conditions
16. the running order for the performance
17. how to read and amend plot sheets
18. the importance of liaising with the responsible person over amendments

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CCSTTL44

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Technician, Assistant Technician , Technical Supervisor , Technical Manager, Head Technician, Theatre Technician, Stage Technician, Production Technician, Technician Crew

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operate flying; flying; flown components; theatre and live productions;

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