Just saw a video of Sully countering a young guy who had his 250 hrs and was concerned about losing his valuable training if he wasted a lot of time flying banners until he had 1500 hrs. I wish it was that easy when I was trying to get the job. We flight instructed, flew charters, corporate and hauled freight. I don't know anybody that towed banners. All the real experience after that first 250 hrs gives you the ability to fly people safely, not the 250 to make you barely legal to fly.