Which load configuration places loads in a line, one after another, along the flight path?

Which load configuration places loads in a line, one after another, along the flight path?

• A. Tandem
• B. Side-by-Side (Shotgun)
• C. Single-Point
• D. Dual-Point

Answer: (A)

In a tandem configuration, loads are placed in a line, one after another along the aircraft’s flight path. This fore‑aft arrangement keeps the loads aligned with the helicopter’s longitudinal axis, reducing side‑to‑side sway and keeping clearances predictable as the aircraft moves. It’s especially useful when carrying multiple loads at once, because the fore‑aft spacing helps balance the rig and maintain stable flight. Side‑by‑side setups place loads across the flight path, which increases lateral motion and can complicate clearance. The terms single‑point and dual‑point refer to how many attachment points connect the load and don’t specify the line‑up along the flight path, so they don’t describe the in‑line, end‑to‑end arrangement.

In a tandem configuration, loads are placed in a line, one after another along the aircraft’s flight path. This fore‑aft arrangement keeps the loads aligned with the helicopter’s longitudinal axis, reducing side‑to‑side sway and keeping clearances predictable as the aircraft moves. It’s especially useful when carrying multiple loads at once, because the fore‑aft spacing helps balance the rig and maintain stable flight. Side‑by‑side setups place loads across the flight path, which increases lateral motion and can complicate clearance. The terms single‑point and dual‑point refer to how many attachment points connect the load and don’t specify the line‑up along the flight path, so they don’t describe the in‑line, end‑to‑end arrangement.