“Homegrown Sling Aircraft is acknowledged as a South African success story for aircraft design and development capability. Co-founders Mike Blyth and James Pitman have based their development of the range on the heart of the aircraft, the Rotax engine, as well as the increasing demand in international markets, particularly the US. In the Smoke On…Go! […]
“The refreshing ocean breeze. The crackle of a bushveld fire. The taste of a home-cooked meal. The breathtaking sight of the country’s vast rugged mountain range. Every South African has a different take on what that joyous thing called ‘The December Holidays’ means to them. And, no matter how far the journey is to get […]
Slingers, join us for an unforgettable Aero Club Airweek at Middelburg Airfield! Together with Comet Aviation Supplies, we’re gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled weekend and we want YOU to be part of the action! From March 7th to 9th, Middelburg Airfield (FAMB) will be buzzing with aviation excitement and Team Sling will be there in […]
“I met Linda Sollars, A320 Captain and renaissance woman, at Oshkosh last year while I was wandering around admiring the vast array of planes. I’d been following the development of Slings for about 10 years and when I passed ‘Sling Island’ I saw her sitting in her High Wing (HW) Sling 4 chatting to people. […]
Dear Slingers across the globe! Let me start by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And for all in the southern hemisphere, happy summer holidays too! I hope you are having either an adventure filled break or a happy family gathering, catching up on all the excitement of this past […]
Get ready, Slingers! The Avalon Airshow 2025 is set to take over Avalon Airport, Australia, from March 25th to 30th, and Sling Australian Distributor, Global Aviation Products, will be bringing the ultimate lineup of Sling aircraft to the heart of this world-class aviation event! 🔥 WHAT MAKES AVALON UNMISSABLE? For six days every two years, […]
So, what is the ideal training aircraft to satisfy the demands of modern-day, high flight time, fixed-wing flight school operations? Well, that depends. Legacy 60-70s era C172 / PA28 used to be that aircraft. However, the goalposts have moved considerably with today’s demanding flight training requirements. To a point where the typical legacy aircraft of the […]
“One of the highlights of this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was a presentation given by Capt. Linda Sollars (JetBlue) at the event’s Homebuilt Hangar. She recounted how two years ago while working closely with Sling Aircraft on their first high-wing design, she purchased the manufacturer’s newest transport in kit form. Sollars then assembled the aircraft at […]
Slingers, get ready for some high-flying holiday cheer as we gear up for The Sling High Wing Holiday Hop! This December, our brand-new Sling High Wing, ZU-DFU, equipped with the brand new Rotax 916 iS engine, MT Propeller and Beringer Brakes, piloted by our Chief Test Pilot, Riaan Denner, will be taking to the skies, […]
