> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-ch47d/product-guides/other-procedures/cargo-load-operations-external.md). # Cargo Load Operations - External {% hint style="warning" %} * **Beware of sling load limitations** - must fly at maximum 120kts and avoid violent maneuvers when carrying external loads. * External Cargo dropping and loading are currently incompatible with our carrier products. We are actively looking for solutions to this issue. {% endhint %} ### Loading Procedure The [Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)](/miltech-simulations-ch47d/aircraft-and-systems/electronic-flight-bag-efb.md) is used to load and unload internal cargo to the aircraft. 1. Turn on the EFB screen by pressing the **HOME** Button 2. Navigate to the **LOAD** page 3. Select "External Loads"

Loads Page

4. Load/Unload cargo by pressing on the available options. 1. A single cargo load type (External or Internal) can be active at any given moment. 2. Selecting a different load type will unload the active option, and load the selected option. 5. **Select the correct Sling Mode on the overhead panel.** Sling mode depends on the type of load (Tandem or Mid). 1. The tablet will display a blinking red error message if the sling mode is not configured correctly. 2. If not configured correctly, the aircraft won't be able to pick up loads.

UH60 Load Selected. Note Red Blinking message to "Set Hook Mode to MIDDLE"

Overhead Panel - CARGO HOOK Panel. Note HOOK MODE SEL is set to MID

6. **The selected object will spawn near the aircraft - usually at 9 o'clock.** Takeoff and establish a hover. 7. Use the Tablet Radar to slowly approach the object: 1. Sustain a controlled hover. Altitude must be **at or slightly above the target altitude as indicated on the tablet.** 2. Approach the object slowly. 3. **Object (Red Dot) must be within the area marked by the green circle.** Keep altitude as close to the target as possible. 4. Sustain hover for a few seconds while the cargo is loaded. 5. Upon confirmation that cargo has been successfully loaded, apply collective and increase altitude.

Tablet Radar - Note the horizontal radar (Left side), with RED Dot representing the position of the object. Height radar on the left, with the target set at 40ft.

8. **Cargo will be automatically dropped upon crossing below 50ft.** 9. **The cargo sling may break in high G/violent maneuvers/overspeed.** 10. **Dropped cargo can be picked up again. However, you must increase the altitude >100ft before dropped cargo is available for pickup again.** ### Included External Loads * **\[TANDEM] UAV Container** * **\[MID] Blackhawk Helicopter Fuselage** * **\[MID] Cargo Nets** * **\[TANDEM] Large Rhib** * **\[TANDEM] Humvee** * **\[MID] Water Bucket** {% hint style="info" %} Water can be manually deployed using `TOGGLE WATER RUDDER` {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-ch47d/product-guides/other-procedures/cargo-load-operations-external.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.