In the hook order, which sling legs are placed inside?

In the hook order, which sling legs are placed inside?

• A. Forward sling legs
• B. Rear sling legs inside
• C. Both sling legs inside
• D. None

Answer: (B)

Hook order is about how the two sling legs are arranged relative to the aircraft and the load to keep the load stable during pickup and flight. Placing the rear sling legs inside means they are brought toward the aircraft’s centerline while the forward legs stay farther outboard. This configuration keeps the load’s weight closer to the helicopter’s lift axis, which helps minimize pendulum swing and maintain proper clearance from the aircraft and rotor wash. Swapping positions would pull the load off center and increase swing and risk of contact, so the rear legs inside is the stable, safer arrangement.

Hook order is about how the two sling legs are arranged relative to the aircraft and the load to keep the load stable during pickup and flight. Placing the rear sling legs inside means they are brought toward the aircraft’s centerline while the forward legs stay farther outboard. This configuration keeps the load’s weight closer to the helicopter’s lift axis, which helps minimize pendulum swing and maintain proper clearance from the aircraft and rotor wash. Swapping positions would pull the load off center and increase swing and risk of contact, so the rear legs inside is the stable, safer arrangement.