LEARN TO FLY!
Banner Tow USA offers a comprehensive training syllabus for banner tow training in compliance with the most up-to-date FAA regulations. The training program is available to properly qualified pilots having a minimum of 300 hours PIC and takes approximately 7-10 days to complete. The training syllabus includes flight training, ground instruction and paperwork. Upon completion of this training program we can schedule an observation with our FAA FSDO or you may schedule your own appointment for an observation with your local FAA FSDO utilizing your own equipment. Once you have successfully completed training and have been observed by a designated FAA representative, you will be qualified to work for most banner towing operations depending upon the equipment being used.
Training includes a pre-training comprehensive evaluation flight, up to 20 hours in a modified Cessna C172 or Cessna L-19 Birddog, 15 hours of ground school and up to 5 hours solo pulling our company banner.
Ground Instruction Includes:
Aircraft fuel systems, aircraft speeds, pre-flight and post-flight procedures, banner construction and set up procedures, proper storage of banner equipment, FAA Part 61, Part 91 and certificate special provisions relevant to FAA/FA-I-8700-1.
Flight Training Includes:
Instruction in low altitude flying relevant to banner tow operations including maximum performance maneuvers, full stalls, flight at low air speeds and emergency maneuvers / procedures.