The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
Exciting news from our French Sling community! Our dedicated distributor, Sylvain Henneton of Jetlag Group, has been making waves with the Sling TSi, gaining well-deserved recognition across France. Recently, the Aeroclub Montalbanais published a 9-page article featuring a Sling TSi built at Sylvain’s premises, highlighting the aircraft’s performance and appeal.
Adding to the momentum, the latest edition of Info Pilote magazine, a major French aeronautical magazine and the official publication of the French Light Aviation Federation, has given the Sling TSi a prestigious cover feature as well as a 10-page article! This article dives into the journey of the first Sling TSi to take flight in France, a build made possible in Sylvain’s workshop alongside the owner and builder of the first Sling High Wing (SN#015) in the country.
With anticipation building for homologation in France, this coverage is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for Sling aircraft in the region. While both articles are in French, we encourage our France-based Slingers to check them out. And if you’re dreaming of owning a Sling yourself, don’t hesitate to reach out to our trusted French distributor to make it happen!
Read The Aeroclub Montalbanais Full Article Here
After reaching Cape Town in Part 2, Josh Flowers and Chelsea Smith of Aviation101, along with Chris Lammert and Keelyn Costello, reunite with friends and fly their Sling aircraft north from Stellenbosch through the Tankwa Karoo, before crossing into Namibia and exploring the spectacular Fish River Canyon. From formation flying and the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race to fireside celebrations and an off-airport landing in the desert, the journey becomes less about following a plan and more about embracing whatever comes next—because sometimes the most memorable part of flying happens after the engine shuts down.