The banner was towed by one heli G-OHMS (AS355, orange) operated (for this job) by CABAIR HELICOPTERS. The second helicopter was G-CHUM (R-44, blue and silver) just watching for a while as this was only the second time an AS-355 has been used to tow the banner it has previously been towed by a bell 206.
The banner is 25000 sq ft.
The operating speed is 30-40 kt, the banner displays best when the helicopter has a descent rate of approx 100-200 ft/min.
Quite an impressive sight, a great advertisement for both the sponsor and helicopters. I personally hope we see much more of this sort of thing .both in the U.K and worldwide.
Last edited by 3 D; 19th Apr 2005 at 09:48.