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Quick Specs
483 KG
Useful Load
950 NM
Max Range
900 FPM
Climb Rate
145 KTAS
Cruise Speed
31 LT/HR
Fuel Burn
4 SEATS
Max Persons
483 KG
Useful Load
950 NM
Max Range
900 FPM
Climb Rate
145 KTAS
Cruise Speed
31 LT/HR
Fuel Burn
4 SEATS
Max Persons
Overview
Sling High Wing
Sling High Wing – the newest addition to the iconic range of Sling.
Featuring all the great Sling handling characteristics combined with the inherent stability of the classic high wing design. Added to this, all the latest modern-day design safety features, including ballistic parachute recovery system, low workload Garmin glass cockpit, efficient and powerful 160 hp Rotax 916 iS turbocharged powerplant and MT Hydraulic Constant Speed Propeller.
The extra-large cabin features wide, easy access doors, superb four-seat ergonomics and best-in-class comfort and quality. The removable rear seats increase the already generous baggage area providing for a great utility platform.
An outstanding four-seat high-performance aircraft which will happily cruise long distances at 145 knots or take you and your family to your favourite backcountry destination. Available in tricycle and taildragger variants.
Exterior
Design the exterior of your Sling to your liking
Effortlessly elegant, superbly finished with a forensic eye. You can turn your Sling into your personalised dream aircraft using our numerous standard or complex paint scheme and vinyl design options and in addition Sling uses LEDs for all exterior lighting. Not only do these use less energy and generate less heat, but they are also exceptionally bright and allow for sharply defined beams.
Interior
A truly first-class travel experience.
The latest addition to the iconic range of Sling combines the great handling characteristics that you have come to expect from Sling, together with the inherent stability of the classic high-wing design. The extra-large cabin features wide, easy-access doors, superb four-seat ergonomics and best-in-class comfort and quality. The electric seats as well as the pedals can be adjusted with ease and a luggage extension accommodates longer cargo items such as skis, golf clubs and surfing equipment. Comfort on the inside is complemented by a robust, occupant safety-first design on the outside.
A truly first-class travel experience, the Sling High Wing’s elegantly crafted interior showcases executive four-seat comfort. Using only genuine leather and lavish carpeting, the Sling High Wing stands out with an elegance that adds a touch of class to aircraft interiors. Available in four colour palettes: Cast Iron, Red Velvet, Indigo Sky and Cloud Burst with stitching, piping and panelling in complementary colours.
Avionics
Excellent instrumentation options make for a unique and state-of-the-art flying experience, at a fraction of the cost of our certified competitors.
We have standardised on Garmin instruments throughout. They are modern, reliable and you can get the support you need no matter where you are in the world. The advanced configuration of the Garmin 10” G3X touch EFIS and backup Garmin G5 electronic flight display delivers exceptional performance, reliability and peace of mind. The Sling High Wing’s standard avionics package includes radio, autopilot system with control panel, transponder, multifunction system interface and Bluetooth audio panel. Garmin’s highly respected user-friendly interface places an abundance of information at your fingertips whilst providing unparalleled capabilities.
Powerplant & Propeller
Your Sling TSi is powered by a 160 hp Rotax turbocharged and FADEC 916 iS.
Based on the proven concept of the Rotax 912 and 915 engine series, the Rotax 916 iS engine offers increased power, the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, full take-off power up to 15,000 feet (4,572 m) and a service ceiling of 23,000 feet (7,010 m).
Your Sling High Wing is fitted with an MT Hydraulic Constant Speed Propeller. This propeller automatically adjusts its blade pitch angle, allowing it to maintain a constant RPM. This operation perfectly suits modern engines, particularly the turbocharged fuel-injected variety.
BRS Parachute
Ground extraction test procedures confirm the ability of a rocket to successfully extract a packed parachute out of an aircraft. Ever wonder what this looks like?
In a continued effort to ensure safety in our aircraft, Sling and BRS Aerospace have collaborated to integrate their whole aircraft parachute rescue systems in Sling High Wing aircraft models, providing peace of mind to thousands of pilots, passengers and their families.
The BRS parachute system is deployed in life threatening situations by a rocket to slow the aircraft in the airstream and then lower it and occupants to the ground in a measured descent. The parachute and solid propellant ballistic rocket assembly are enclosed in a canister mounted inside the fuselage that is activated manually or automatically.
Beringer Brakes
Introducing Beringer Brakes. These cutting-edge brakes boast a global reputation for exceptional reliability, recognised across diverse motorsports disciplines.
Featuring advanced 6’’ HE wheels with Single HE 2 piston caliper Aerotec® patent, coupled with cooling fins, sintered pads and floating discs, this braking system is meticulously designed for optimal performance.
Complemented by Michelin tubeless tires, these components collectively embody the pinnacle of technical excellence.
Instrumentation Options
We have standardised on Garmin instruments throughout. They are modern, reliable and you can get the backup you need no matter where you are in the world.
The full range of Garmin EFIS’ (Both PFD & MFD), GPS navigators, NAV COM radios and transponders (ADSB in/out, Traffic, Weather & SiriusXM) are available as optional extras to upgrade to your instrumentation requirements.
Garmin EFI's
Designed from the ground up with a native touchscreen interface, the Garmin 10” G3X Touch flight display is the smartest, most advanced large-format flight displays Garmin has ever designed specifically for LSA and amateur-built aircraft. The integration and versatility provided by the G3X Touch make it the ideal panel layout for your Sling.
Backup Instruments
Designed by Garmin’s “Team X” engineering group specifically for the light sport aircraft markets, the G5 electronic flight instrument delivers exceptional performance, reliability and ease of installation as an all-in-one backup glass cockpit display. By combining visual cues and data readouts once scattered across a myriad of instruments, G5 makes flight information easier to scan so pilots can respond more quickly and intuitively to any inflight situation.
Garmin Radios
Designed specifically for light sport aircraft, the GTR 200 combines powerful Comm capabilities with advanced workload-reducing features formerly only found in high-end certified systems. Its slim 1.35” tall design allows you to make the most of limited space in your panel while 10 W of transmit power helps ensure solid communications between you and ATC or other aircraft in your vicinity. Information displays on the large, sunlight-readable display with brightness levels that can adjust automatically to the natural light level in the cockpit, or can be adjusted manually by the pilot.
Garmin Transponders
Designed from the ground up with a native touchscreen interface, the Garmin 10” G3X Touch flight display is the smartest, most advanced large-format flight displays Garmin has ever designed specifically for LSA and amateur-built aircraft. The integration and versatility provided by the G3X Touch make it the ideal panel layout for your Sling.
Garmin Auto Pilots
The Garmin GMC 507 control panel offers a dedicated interface for the GFC 500 autopilot in certified aircraft as well as G3X autopilots in experimental and light sport aircraft. GMC 507 allows pilots to control the advanced features offered by Garmin digital autopilot systems, including advanced autopilot modes such as indicated airspeed hold, independent flight director and third-axis yaw damper (when installed with appropriate servos). Plus, the control wheel integrated into the GMC 507 makes for easier pitch, vertical speed and airspeed adjustments, while separate knobs allow twist-control of heading/track and altitude.
ELT's
Take to the skies with confidence with the ELT 345. The best selling ARTEX ELT 345 is built to the industry’s most stringent quality management standards to ensure the ELT works the first time, every time. The ARTEX ELT 345 transmits on 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz frequencies while providing position accuracy thanks to the built-in GPS navigational interface.
Standard & Optional Equipment
The Sling High Wing includes a host of handy standard features. Interior is leather upholstered with an option of full leather, the carpets are soundproofed and a cabin heating and ventilation system. Seats are adjustable, as are the pedals, a luggage extension to accommodate longer cargo items such as skis, golf clubs and surfing equipment. Comfort on the inside is complemented by a robust, occupant safety-first design on the outside.
| PERFORMANCE & ENGINE | ROTAX 916 iS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bombardier‐Rotax GmbH |
| Horsepower | 160 hp/119 kW (Turbo) |
| Maximum Allowable Speed (Vne) | 155 KIAS/178 MPH |
| Cruise Speed - 9,500 ft AMSL | 145 KTAS/167 MPH |
| Stall Speed - Clean | 60 KIAS/69 MPH |
| Stall Speed - Full Flaps | 54 KIAS/62 MPH |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component | 15 KTAS/17 MPH |
| Takeoff Ground Roll - Concrete | 722 ft/220 m |
| Landing Distance - Braked | 590 ft/180 m |
| Rate of Climb - Sea Level | 900 ft/min |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 18,000 ft ASL |
| Endurance | 7.5 Hours |
| Range @ 75% Power with 45 min Reserve | 950 nm/1,759 km |
Rotax 916 Is
Dynamic, turbocharged iS engine with best power-to-weight ratio and TBO 2,000h.
| Specifications (Dimensions) | |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.3 ft/9.54 m |
| Length | 23.6 ft/7.193 m |
| Height | 9.3 ft/2.83 m |
| Cabin Width | 47.2 in/1.19 m |
| Specifications (Weights) | |
|---|---|
| Standard Empty Weight | 635 kg |
| Maximum Useful Load | 483 kg |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (VLA) | 1,120 kg |
Running Costs
This is an estimated running cost per hour for a each of our Sling models based on maintenance and fuel burn costs.
$56
Sling LSA
Costs/Hour
$56
Sling 2
Costs/Hour
$65
Sling TSi
Costs/Hour
$66
Sling HW
Costs/Hour
