(Michael) wrote:

No FSDO I know of will issue a banner tow waiver to a pilot who lacks
a commercial certificate, so the point is moot.

There's no requirement for the banner tow pilot to have a
commercial license. Nothing in the commercial curriculum is
directed to banner towing. I agree it's the usual case that
waivers are given to CP's, but a high time private pilot
with experience towing gliders and showing banner pickup and
tow training should be able to get the waiver if they can
demonstrate they aren't going to be receiving prohibited
compensation.

Todd Pattist
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