Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 120; Flight Crew Total 3800; Flight Crew Type 400
Other / Unknown
Airspace Violation All Types; Conflict Airborne Conflict
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Airspace Structure
I was towing a banner along the Santa Monica shoreline. While Southbound I noticed the parasail headed directly for me; from offshore towards the beach. To avoid the parasail I turned left and started to climb. I had nowhere to go except over Santa Monica Pier. The parasail boat driver appeared to be driving straight for me. In conclusion; Parasail operators need proper training regarding aircraft avoidance. Especially if the parasail is operating in controlled airspace; and interfering with aircraft. Please regulate Parasailing before they kill more people.
A small aircraft pilot towing a banner had a near miss with a parasail. His evasive actions prevented a collision. He suggests that parasail operators need more training and that parasail operations should be regulated.