Banner Tow Training

P3air Inc. offers a complete FAA APPROVED banner towing training program in compliance with F.A.R. 91.113 to all commercial rated pilots with a minimum of 300 hours. Our program takes approximately 7-10 days and includes flight training, ground instruction, paperwork and FAA observation flight. Once you complete our training you will be observed by a designated FAA examiner assigned to Aerial Banners and you will be qualified to work for any banner towing company in the world and will have paperwork to prove it.

Training includes a comprehensive evaluation flight, up to 20 hours in our 1948 Stinson 108-3 (165 HP) and 15 hours ground school, 10-15 hours dual instruction and up to 5 hours solo, pulling our company banner, including a solo observation with a FAA examiner.

Ground Instruction Includes:

Fuel system, aircraft speeds, preflight procedures, banner construction and set up procedures, Part 91.113 (a) (b) and (c), Part 61, Certificate special provisions

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.

Real Professional Training Instructors:

All of our instructors are professional tow pilots.

Perfect Flight Training Location

Compton/Woodley airport (KCPM) is one of the busiest banner-tow hubs in Southern California, USA. KCPM is located in the middle of Los Angeles and home base to several large tow operators. We are only a few miles away from all major attractions (Dodger Stadium, Staples Center, Rose Bowl, Huntington Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Aquarium of the Pacific …).