Which hand and arm signal is demonstrated by making a circular motion with the right hand overhead, ending in a throwing motion in the direction of flight?

• A. Move upwards
• B. Takeoff
• C. Hover
• D. Move to left

Answer: (B)

In sling load ground signaling, a signal that starts with a circular motion of the right hand overhead and finishes with a throwing motion in the direction of flight is signaling the helicopter to take off and move in the flight direction. The circular motion conveys initiation or activation, while the final throw toward where the helicopter will fly communicates the intended direction of movement. This matches the Takeoff signal.

The other motions describe different commands: a simple upward lift usually just indicates moving upward, hovering involves maintaining position rather than moving, and a throw toward the left would indicate moving to the left rather than in the flight path.