True or False: Suspended loads are authorized to fly overhead for the purpose of following a flight pattern.

Suspended loads are not authorized to fly overhead for the purpose of following a flight pattern due to safety concerns. The primary issue is the risk posed by potential hazards if the load were to become detached or if the helicopter were to encounter turbulence. This would pose a significant danger to individuals and property below. Therefore, operational guidelines typically prohibit flying suspended loads over populated or sensitive areas unless the situation is specifically controlled and mitigated to ensure safety. The regulations around sling loads prioritize the safe handling of these loads and the protection of people and property on the ground, which is why the assertion is false.