The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“ALPA pilots were front and center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, helping to promote the
wonders of flight to this year’s nearly 677,000 attendees. Another record turnout for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention and air show.
Many of the pilots displaying at AirVenture had fascinating stories to tell about their aircraft. An excellent example was the general aviation Sling High Wing, parked in the homebuilt section of the airport grounds, and Captain Linda Sollars of JetBlue who made history flying it.”
-John Perkinson (Airline Pilot’s Association Magazine)
Read The Airline Pilot’s Association Magazine 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.