MAX PERSONS

4 PERSONS

USEFUL LOAD

450 KG

CRUISE SPEED

148 KTAS

MAX RANGE

880 NM

CLIMB RATE

1,000 FPM

FUEL BURN

28 LT/HR

OVERVIEW - SLING TSI

Like its predecessors, the Sling TSi has been critically acclaimed for its capabilities, effortless handling and all-round functionality. As one review wrote, “Sometimes just the right combination of factors come together to create a really great airplane.” (Alton K Marsh, AOPA). Those factors are: a generously proportioned 4-seater that handles like a fighter jet, controls that are a natural extension of the mind and a superbly balanced buy that will stoke your love of flying.

Following on from the acclaimed handling capabilities of the Sling LSA, the Sling TSi offers the same perfectly-coordinated flight characteristics, with controls that are highly responsive yet not overly sensitive.

It comfortably seats four with luggage and still cruises effortlessly and efficiently, making it the ultimate in affordable cross-country flying.

This is an aircraft with an uncompromising mission: To offer unrivalled performance, safety and reliability in the hands of all pilots no matter the mission.

“A four-place cruiser that carries several hours’ worth of fuel and a respectable luggage load. This sexy Sling TSi does so in leather-wrapped comfort. It has a wider cabin than a Bonanza, looks incredible on the ramp. Its turbocharged Rotax 915 iS whisks it along at a brisk 148 knots.”
Marc C. Lee (Plane and Pilot Magazine)

SLING TSi EXTERIOR

Design the exterior of your Sling Aircraft to your liking.

You can turn your Sling into your personalised dream aircraft using our numerous standard or complex paint scheme and vinyl design options. In addition, Sling Aircraft uses LEDs for all exterior lighting. Not only do these use less energy and generate less heat, they are exceptionally bright and allow for sharply defined beams. Effortlessly elegant, superbly appointed and finished with a forensic eye.

EXTERIOR

SLING TSi INTERIOR

A truly first-class travel experience.

The Sling TSi's sublime and beautifully appointed interior features executive four seat comfort. Enveloped in authentic leather and lavish carpeting, the Sling TSi 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.

INTERIOR

POWERPLANT AND PROPELLER

Your Sling TSi is powered by a 141 hp turbo sport injected Rotax 915 iS.

Based on the proven concept of the Rotax 912 / 914 engine series, the Rotax 915 iS engine offers increased power, the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, full take-off power up to 16,000 feet (4,877 m) and a service ceiling of 18,000 feet (5,486 m).

Your Sling TSi is fitted with an Airmaster 3 Blade Constant Speed propeller. These variable-pitch propellers automatically change its blade pitch in order to maintain a chosen rotational speed. This operation perfectly suits modern engines, particularly the turbo sport injected variety.

POWERPLANT AND PROPELLER

AVIONICS

Garmin 10-inch G3X touch EFIS, Garmin G5 backup EFIS, Garmin GTR 200 COM radio, Garmin GTX 35R remote transponder, Garmin GSA 28 autopilot system with Garmin GAD 27 Multifunction system interface and Garmin GMA 245R Bluetooth Audio Panel.

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.

Instrumentation - Garmin G3X Touch - TAF

GARMIN EFIS

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 Aircraft.

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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.

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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.

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Instrumentation - Garmin Transponder - TAF

GARMIN TRANSPONDERS

For nearly 20 years, Garmin has led the development and deployment of various ADS-B projects, and they have optimized their ADS-B solutions for light sport aircraft. The GTX 35R ADS-B transponder integrates with Garmin G3X and G3XTM Touch to provide you quick, cost-effective and powerful ADS-B “Out” capabilities you can control through your flight display.

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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.

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ELT'S

For distress alerts, your Sling Aircraft is fitted with the standard frequency of the 406-MHz E-04 ACK ELT. This internationally-regulated mobile radiocommunication service aids in search and rescue operations to detect and locate aircraft. This model, which includes 250 knot whip antenna does not come standard, however it is available as an optional extra.

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Specifications AND Performance

PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE	915 iS
Manufacturer	Bombardier‐Rotax GmbH
Horsepower	141 hp/105 kW (Turbo)
Maximum Allowable Speed (Vne)	155 KIAS \| 178 MPH
Cruise Speed - 9,500 ft AMSL	148 KTAS/170 MPH
Stall Speed - Clean	57 KIAS/66 MPH
Stall Speed - Full Flaps	48 KCAS/55 MPH
Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component	15 KTAS/17 MPH
Takeoff Ground Roll - Concrete	590 ft/180 m
Landing Distance - Braked	492 ft/150 m
Rate of Climb - Sea Level	1,000 ft/min
Maximum Operating Altitude	18,000 ft ASL
Endurance	8 Hours
Range @ 75% Power with 45 min Reserve	880 nm/1,630 km

Dimensions
Wingspan	31.3 ft/9.54 m
Length	23.54 ft/7.175 m
Height	8 ft/2.45 m
Cabin Width	45.3 in/1.15 m

Weights
Standard Empty Weight	500 kg
Maximum Useful Load	450 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight	950 kg

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

The Sling TSi includes a host of handy standard features. Interior is all leather upholstered and there are cabin heaters on both sides. Seats are adjustable, as are the pedals. Controls are full-dual – stick, pedals, throttle and brakes. Comfort on the inside is complemented by robust, safety-first design on the outside.

The Sling TSi is made using CNC punched aircraft grade aluminium, main spars are anodised and all aluminium parts alodined against corrosion. Front gear, engine mount and pedals are 4130 steel, while ailerons and elevators have pushrod controls with bearings; indeed all control surface hinges use ball bearings.

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MAINTENANCE

Sling Aircraft are inexpensive to buy and run. The graph below will give an approximate breakdown of how the costs per hour are realized.

LEGEND

Fuel $26
MPI $10

RUNNING COSTS

Sling 2 & LSA Running Costs/Hour
$31
This is an estimated running cost per hour for these aircraft based on maintenance and fuel burn costs.
Sling 4 Running Costs/Hour
$46
This is an estimated running cost per hour for a Sling 4 Aircraft based on maintenance and fuel burn costs.
Sling TSi Running Costs/Hour
$54
This is an estimated running cost per hour for a Sling TSi Aircraft based on maintenance and fuel burn costs.
Sling High Wing Running Costs/Hour
$54
This is an estimated running cost per hour for a Sling High Wing Aircraft based on maintenance and fuel burn costs.