Sling loading with EC-130
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Sling loading with Eurocopter EC130
Hello,
Is there anybody with experience regarding slingloading with an EC-130?
And also in precision positioning of the load?
Would like to hear there thoughts about it, and the pro's and con's and advise.
Thx
Is there anybody with experience regarding slingloading with an EC-130?
And also in precision positioning of the load?
Would like to hear there thoughts about it, and the pro's and con's and advise.
Thx
Last edited by Loki696; 19th July 2012 at 11:17.


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I think something is being lost in translation. Sling loading is done with helicopters, carrying cargo from place to place at the end of a long cable. Are you asking about low altitude extraction? That's when the cargo goes out the rear door while the plane makes a low pass. Saves on landing fees.





