Banner Towing Operations!
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Banner Towing Operations!
Good day Fellow Ppruners,
Would really appreciate any information regarding banner towing ops!
Just interested to know what are the minimum requirements you need to conduct this type of operation?
Who could you go to, to get adequate training to safely conduct towing operations?
I've tried searching this forum and CASA's website page, but for some odd reason can't access their PDF files at the moment.
Thank you,
T&G
Would really appreciate any information regarding banner towing ops!
Just interested to know what are the minimum requirements you need to conduct this type of operation?
Who could you go to, to get adequate training to safely conduct towing operations?
I've tried searching this forum and CASA's website page, but for some odd reason can't access their PDF files at the moment.
Thank you,
T&G
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There was actually an advertisement in a Brisbane newspaper about a job for it. He offered endorsement training (paid by the pilot of course) then the chance to do some flying. Maybe give them a call and ask?
There is an instructor at Curtis Aviation in Camden (at the last I heard of him he was still there) by the name of Jim Drinnan. Suggest contacting him through Curtis and ask him if Skysigns is still running or at least where you might be able to do some training. He/they might be able to point you in the right direction if they no longer operate/do the training. I trained with them 12+ years ago and did some banner work in a Maule after it.
Regards,
OpsN.
Regards,
OpsN.
There is an operator in Perth (ask around) who is probably Australia's most experienced banner towing pilot (25+ years) and has training approval. Best to train with someone who does it for a living.
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I did Banner Towing some years ago--one of my many talents! It's a good, fun way to make a crust. Just becareful of opposite direct traffic when flying down the beach at 500'!
Minimum requirements are CPL and CASA approval to conduct operations. I susspect that some of the 'training organisations' are after some aircraft utilisation, rather than training some body to use as a casual.
Scams aren't confined to Nigeria.
Minimum requirements are CPL and CASA approval to conduct operations. I susspect that some of the 'training organisations' are after some aircraft utilisation, rather than training some body to use as a casual.
Scams aren't confined to Nigeria.
Yeah, I used to do a bit of banner towing in a former life also. Checked out with the experienced operator that we bought the banner from - and away we went, towing with a C172.
Not a problem as long as you are comfortable flying around at low airspeed.
Most important thing is to check the "dump" mechanism before every flight!
Dr
Not a problem as long as you are comfortable flying around at low airspeed.
Most important thing is to check the "dump" mechanism before every flight!
Dr
how is the initial "pick up" done?
I think I once heard was something along the lines of dragging the tow line along the departure strip while airborne and you somehow jag the banner which is propped up ready to go? Sounded interesting.
I think I once heard was something along the lines of dragging the tow line along the departure strip while airborne and you somehow jag the banner which is propped up ready to go? Sounded interesting.
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Crude diagram
Banner-------------------<a/c
-- is towline
a/c heads towards banner and takes off before banner, towline rolls banner back over itself and up.
No dragging banner along ground
Banner-------------------<a/c
-- is towline
a/c heads towards banner and takes off before banner, towline rolls banner back over itself and up.
No dragging banner along ground
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Crude diagram
Banner-------------------<a/c
-- is towline
a/c heads towards banner and takes off before banner, towline rolls banner back over itself and up.
No dragging banner along ground
Banner-------------------<a/c
-- is towline
a/c heads towards banner and takes off before banner, towline rolls banner back over itself and up.
No dragging banner along ground
I have also seen it done by picking up a line looped between two poles by an aircraft towing a grapling hook on the end of a tow line. Was one of the pre-race entertainments at the Surfers Paradise raceway - had an airstrip in the middle of the racetrack!
Dr
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There was actually an advertisement in a Brisbane newspaper about a job for it. He offered endorsement training (paid by the pilot of course) then the chance to do some flying. Maybe give them a call and ask?
Because I've given them a call and sent them an email but unfortunately no reply. Thanks anyway champ
Crude diagram
Banner-------------------<a/c
-- is towline
Banner-------------------<a/c
-- is towline
Thank you very much to the rest of you gentleman, appreciate the info!
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They do a lot of banner flying in Miami, Florida in modified Cubs. As Dr Killer mentions, the pilots snag the towline, pull up steeply and then bunt as the banner starts to lift off the ground. Banner comes up very gently as the pilots arc over. Quite often they return with kites and kite strings in the banners too (more offshore winds there), drop one banner, fly a circuit and pick up another.
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Anyone have any info on how many hours TT banner tow companies usually hire in the US? Just a ballpark reference, I don't even have my CPL yet and am trying to figure out if getting tailwheel is worth it, considering not a lot of funds.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by flyliberty1
Anyone have any info on how many hours TT banner tow companies usually hire in the US? Just a ballpark reference, I don't even have my CPL yet and am trying to figure out if getting tailwheel is worth it, considering not a lot of funds.
Thanks!
Thanks!