A pylon turn is part of a maneuver also known as "long-line loiter" which can be used to deliver messages or packages by plane without needing to land. In this maneuver it is possible to lower a bucket on a line to the ground in such a way that the bucket remains stationary on the ground, permitting transfer of material.
A pylon turn is a part of a technique called "long-line loiter," which can be employed to deliver messages or packages by plane without landing. In this method, it's feasible to lower a bucket on a line to the ground so that the bucket stays stationary there, allowing for material transfer.