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What is the minimum experience required for a pilot to conduct banner towing operations for compensation or hire?
What is the minimum experience required for a pilot to conduct banner towing operations for compensation or hire?
- PPL and 100 hours PIC time
- PPL and 200 hours PIC time
- CPL and second class medical certificate (correct)
- CPL and first class medical certificate
What is the primary purpose of the release control system in a banner towing aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of the release control system in a banner towing aircraft?
- To release the banner at a predetermined altitude
- To control the speed of the banner
- To prevent the banner from becoming entangled in the helicopter's tail rotor (correct)
- To adjust the direction of the banner
When can banner tow operations be conducted?
When can banner tow operations be conducted?
- At any time, as long as the weather is clear
- Only in VFR weather conditions
- Only during daylight hours
- Between the hours of official sunrise and official sunset in VFR weather conditions (correct)
What is the minimum altitude required for banner towing operations over congested areas?
What is the minimum altitude required for banner towing operations over congested areas?
What must the pilot do when conducting banner tow operations around congested areas?
What must the pilot do when conducting banner tow operations around congested areas?
Who can be carried during rotorcraft external load operations?
Who can be carried during rotorcraft external load operations?
What is required for the towline used in glider towing operations?
What is required for the towline used in glider towing operations?
What is required for a person to act as a tow pilot for a glider?
What is required for a person to act as a tow pilot for a glider?
What must the PIC ensure before takeoff during external load operations?
What must the PIC ensure before takeoff during external load operations?
What is required for the centre of gravity of an aircraft used for external load operations?
What is required for the centre of gravity of an aircraft used for external load operations?
