AMC1 SFCL.205 Banner towing rating

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 52

TRAINING FOR THE BANNER TOWING RATING

1. General

   The aim of the towing instruction is to qualify SPL holders with TMG privileges to tow a banner. The theoretical knowledge and flight instruction should cover the relevant elements as set out in this AMC.

2. Theoretical knowledge

   The theoretical knowledge syllabus for banner towing should cover the revision or explanation of:

   1. regulations about banner towing;
   2. equipment for the banner towing activity;
   3. ground crew coordination;
   4. pre-flight procedures;
   5. banner towing techniques, including:
   1. take-off launch;
   2. banner pickup manoeuvres;
   3. flying with a banner in tow;
   4. release procedure;
   5. landing with a banner in tow (if applicable);
   6. emergency procedures during tow, including equipment malfunctions;
   7. safety procedures;
   8. flight performance of the applicable aircraft type when towing a heavy or light banner; and
   9. prevention of stall during towing operations.

3. Flying training

   The exercises of the towing training syllabus for banner towing should be repeated as necessary until the student achieves a safe and competent standard and should comprise at least the following practical training items:

   1. pickup manoeuvres;
   2. towing in-flight techniques;
   3. release procedures;
   4. flight at critically low air speeds;
   5. maximum performance manoeuvres;
   6. emergency manoeuvres to include equipment malfunctions (simulated);
   7. specific banner towing safety procedures;
   8. go-around with the banner connected; and
   9. loss of engine power with the banner attached (simulated).