Info on banner tow companies in North Perry-KHWO??

[manolo1492]

I've been searching the forums for recent info on Aerial Banners and Van Wagner banner towing but only found some pretty old topics. If anyone currently/previously employed has some updated info on either one it would be appreciated (hrs/month, acft quality, etc.). I'm looking into possibly working for one of these banner companies to raise my 600TT (370 multi) to 1000. I spoke with both companies recently, one requires $2300 trng cost, the other has no trng cost but does have a 6 month contract. Thanks in advance .

 

[CrewDawg]

Van Wagners

 

[manolo1492]

Are you working with Van Wagner?, if so how many hrs you fly
per month and what are the chances of working if FL with them. Thanks again

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

fax 954-989-2391

Send them your info. see what happens.

Personally, I suggest against the banner route. I've seen a few people
killed during my time towing banners.

Granted, alternatives are limited, CFI, demo pilot (good gig if you can get it)
or parachute pilot. Just rembered, traffic pilot.

CFI, students try their best to kill you.
Banner, you try your best to kill yourself.

CE

 

[manolo1492]

Thanks, I'll fax my resume today. Banners sound like a good change of pace, which I really need, the instructing gig is getting old along with the 50 hrs a month :-(

 

[LR25]

No one ever said you can be stupid and be a banner pilot.

 

[Care269]

Try Brookfield Aviation at Brookhaven Airport in Long Island NY. Plenty of flying, good guys, fun times, GREAT BOSS!! I think the # is 631 281 1244, the Boss is Paul.

 

[mcjohn]

Problem with towing banners is lack of loggable X-C and night time for meeting 135 mins.

 

[GVFlyer]

Best Banner Towing Operation

Jimmy Butler's Aerial Sign is now part of...

http://www.vanwagner.com/aerial.htm

GV

 

[momalley81]

Problem with towing banners is lack of loggable X-C and night time for meeting 135 mins.

'Eh night yes. X-country, not quite. I ened up with over 300 hours cross country from towing. One-way tows were great for that; 4 hrs out, land & refuel, 6 hours back. Depends on the operator though; some only do local stuff. I know VanWagner ferries planes all over the country as well. Every season they move a buch from FL to NY and back for the summer season.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

In NJ we'd fly and drop one way and then return without banner or do another
one way home. There was ALOT of flying (and cross country) then.

CE

 

[manolo1492]

Thanks for all the good advice, I'm sure it will be a good experience with either of the companies.