I am with you high peaks, banner towing is just another job to be done. we spend month after month in the jungles of the world in the hover at the end of a 100 to 200 feet longline and love every minute of it and the money it brings. I am glad that some of these "professionals" would never do it, they will die wondering while we have all the fun.
What amazes me is that they think it is dangerous. there may be an element of danger but you don't think about it. if you are that worried get into another profession.
"Flying in the h/v curve is something that I would never do for love or money" certainly reduces your employment prospects in the real helicopter industry.
get a life, and have some adventure.
