Hi there,just wondering if anyone has knowledge of any aftermarket programs,where helicopter long lining is possible???I have a back ground in heavy lift helicopter logging with Sikorsky S-61, shortsky, S-61, Kamov Ka-32, Boeing Vertol and Chinook.it would be interesting trying to haul logs off a mountain in a sim!thanksFLYWIRE

Check out the Erickson S64E Air-Crane by Jordan Moore, available in the 'HC Helicopters' download section of the Hovercontrol web site (www.hovercontrol.com). It has options for carrying various loads including logs and other large objects. Versions available for FS2002 and FS2004.Regards,WayneMetro 7 / NMH07 / HC343MEMetro Helicopters VAwww.metrohelo.org

hi there,thanks for the information.the s-64 f model has been around my local a few times.its awesome!FLYWIRE

X-Plane also has a sling-load ability. You won't get to see little virtual lumberjacks waving, but you will see the correct dynamic behavior of the helicopter and load. (Start with the Kaman, so you don't have to worry about the tail rotor...)Mark

Hi everybody,as far as I know X-Plane is the only sim, which simulates a sling-load. But if you have sling expierience with real helicopters you will find it a couple of miles away from reality. You can