Crop dusting and banner tow
AGH! It must be the twin brother you didn't know you have. 
06-29-2007, 02:49 PM
#34
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Been in Atlanta for years or nearby, never heard of any fixed-wing traffic patrols. I thought it was done from choppers out of PdK but I could be wrong. I know it's not done out of KFTY. I do not think anybody flies any airplanes for traffic in Atlanta... but I could be corrected. The news choppers all operate out of PdK.
Last edited by Cubdriver; 06-29-2007 at 03:40 PM.
06-29-2007, 04:49 PM
#35
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Perhaps you are right. I have always just heard people around McCullom talking about odd jobs to get hours, like banner towing and jumping, and they would mention traffic watch aswell. Anyway.. I'm about to send you a PM about the king DVD's..
11-01-2007, 08:06 PM
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See a lot of ads in trade a plane about banner towing. Can build up to 600 to 700 hours a season. Anyone have experiance doing this? Does that sound about right as far as hours. What's the equipment like, good planes or beaters?
What about pipe line partrol? I'll be looking for a flying job in about 3 years. Single engine day VFR would be fine.
That and instructing. Just as long as someone else is paying for the $5.00+ a gallon gas.
Bub
What about pipe line partrol? I'll be looking for a flying job in about 3 years. Single engine day VFR would be fine.
That and instructing. Just as long as someone else is paying for the $5.00+ a gallon gas.
Bub
10-23-2008, 01:48 PM
#37
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Old thread, but yes you can make that much as an ag pilot. Work your ass off but it can be done. Currently flying and know of several pilots this year making that. I didn't get that lucky this season but still in 6 figures and home every night.(not an operator either)
Last edited by AgPilot; 10-23-2008 at 02:11 PM.
11-10-2008, 06:43 PM
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What about in the northern states during the winter times? If the ag pilots don't want to travel to the warmer weather, do they just save up to last them through the season or just switch to a different flying job? Hey I know..They could dust (salt) the icy roads in the winter
11-11-2008, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by flyBry
What about in the northern states during the winter times? If the ag pilots don't want to travel to the warmer weather, do they just save up to last them through the season or just switch to a different flying job? Hey I know..They could dust (salt) the icy roads in the winter
11-26-2008, 05:38 PM
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Skydive pilot - Company I worked for paid me $150 a week for aircraft management. Then $10 a load on an average weekend I would fly anywhere from 30 to 45 loads. This job was fun, high energy and I looked forward to it every day. High performance single, or twins. So the pay was around $500 a weekend for very fun job.
Banner tow - $20 and hour for ferry flights to tow sites. $25 - $35 per banner depending on experience and how much equipment you broke. you may fly up to 3 banners an hour. Every hour of banner flight was a banner, if you flew 1:05 it counted as two banners. I would fly up to 110 hours a month, and could expect up to $1000 a week. If I worked weekends only the pay would be from $500 - $650 for a couple of days work. Lots of cross country time, out of town included motel and rental car, saw lots of cities. Downside is no passengers so you fly for hours by yourself.
Banner tow - $20 and hour for ferry flights to tow sites. $25 - $35 per banner depending on experience and how much equipment you broke. you may fly up to 3 banners an hour. Every hour of banner flight was a banner, if you flew 1:05 it counted as two banners. I would fly up to 110 hours a month, and could expect up to $1000 a week. If I worked weekends only the pay would be from $500 - $650 for a couple of days work. Lots of cross country time, out of town included motel and rental car, saw lots of cities. Downside is no passengers so you fly for hours by yourself.
