In a side-by-side (Shotgun) sling load, how are the loads arranged?

In a side-by-side (Shotgun) sling load, how are the loads arranged?

• A. Two loads rigged, one beside the other, using one or two hooks
• B. One load rigged, uses one hook
• C. Two loads rigged, one in front of the other
• D. One load rigged, uses two hooks

Answer: (A)

In a shotgun sling load, two loads are rigged side-by-side, one beside the other, so the cargo sits next to each other under the helicopter. This setup helps balance the overall lift and stability, reducing side-to-side sway as the aircraft moves. The two loads can be attached to a single lifting point or to two separate hooks, but the key is that they remain next to each other rather than front-to-back. That’s why this arrangement is described as side-by-side; it’s not a tandem front-to-back configuration or a single unloaded load.

In a shotgun sling load, two loads are rigged side-by-side, one beside the other, so the cargo sits next to each other under the helicopter. This setup helps balance the overall lift and stability, reducing side-to-side sway as the aircraft moves. The two loads can be attached to a single lifting point or to two separate hooks, but the key is that they remain next to each other rather than front-to-back. That’s why this arrangement is described as side-by-side; it’s not a tandem front-to-back configuration or a single unloaded load.