When using synthetic slings, it is important follow the standard guidelines, such as adhering to stated ratings of the particular sling and to follow recommended rigging practices—for example, never ...
An October 2009 report prepared by Washington River Protection Services for the U.S. Dept. of Energy to address “recurring problems of synthetic sling failure,” cited the 2008 crane collapse, among ...
Moody AFB leverages HH-60W Jolly Green II’s sling load capabilities for Agile Combat Employment. On Aug. 29, 2024, the 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia conducted ...
With the assistance of members of the elite U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Airborne Test Force (ATF), three Marine Corps pilots and their flight crews were able to practice conducting sling load ...