Banner Tow

[10sn]

Would somebody know if it would be wise to banner tow with a CC/SS or S2 and would it be legal to do so in a S-LSA aircraft?
for hire. Or would it have to be done in the Top Cub? My local FAA- FSDO in Las Vegas is not sure. I used to tow in a PA-18-150 with the banner connected on takeoff and it was a piece of cake. the performance of the CC/SS would be 10 times better than that old cub. Any info would be appreciated, thanks Ted

[10sn]

Thanks, banner towing is not allowed in
a SLAS airplane. Looks like I'll start
looking at the Top Cub

[Steve Hamblin]

It is legal in an approved S-LSA...check ASTM F2245-

Steve

[10sn]

Per. Jim Richmond the aircraft has to be certified, ie the Top Cub

[couleeone]

I contacted the FAA light sport division for the answers and here it is:

Jay Tevis
Aviation Safety Inspector
FAA, AFS-610
Light Sport Aviation Branch


From: Couleeone@aol.com
To: Jay Tevis/AMC/FAA@FAA Date: 03/18/2011 10:01 AM Subject: clarification of LSA rules





Hi Jay,

We are having a hard time with the rules again.

Could you clear up what the regulations are on the following:

1. Can a commercial pilot use a SLSA for banner towing? or a ELSA?
No, the only commercial purposes is glider towing and instruction per 91.321
§ 91.327 Aircraft having a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category: Operating limitations.
(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category for compensation or hire except—
(1) To tow a glider or an unpowered ultralight vehicle in accordance with §91.309 of this chapter; or (2) To conduct flight training.


2.or any experimental?
No, per 91.319
§ 91.319 Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.
(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate— (1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or (2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.

[chipallen]

Nice to have friends in high places!! Thanks, George!!