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Those Magnificent Men and Ocean City Banner Planes
Ocean Aerial Ads Inc of Berlin Maryland operates along the coast near Ocean City flying up to 70 banners daily during the vacation season from mid May to mid September. About a dozen pilots work seasonally and five planes may fly together on busy weekends. Banners carry local business greetings marriages and ads. Flights occur under FAA waivers at 150 to 200 feet and 60 mph. Banners up to 40 characters cost 150 per flight for one to three flights. Contractors buying 66 or more flights pay 50 per flight.