Sling Aircraft Award Received At AirVenture 2024 (African Pilot)
Tue, 06 Aug 2024
“On Wednesday, 24 July, I attended the Sling Aircraft award presentation by EAA’s Charlie Becker to Mike Blyth and the Sling Aircraft team as the 2024 recipient of the esteemed August Raspet Memorial Award. The award constitutes a very satisfying recognition of Sling’s development work over the past 18 years and is a significant milestone
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ZIMNAVEX 2024 (African Pilot)
Mon, 05 Aug 2024
“I always knew that Zimbabwean pilots and their flying teams could party but having been asked to cover the annual Zimnavex that finished at Victoria Falls was an amazing experience. In addition to the pilots from Zimbabwe, there was a considerable contingent of competitors from South Africa, Kenya, Zambia and even as far afield as
Women In Aviation: Linda Sollars (SA Flyer)
Tue, 30 Jul 2024
“A quick Google search of “Linda Sollars” brings up a plethora of articles detailing the remarkable journey of this petite dynamo. Notably, she flew from Johannesburg to Oshkosh in N915HW, the inaugural Sling High Wing, which she built from the kit at Sling Aircraft in Tedderfield Airpark, South Africa. For most individuals, such an endeavour
This Man Built A Plane For His Family In His Garden (CNN)
Mon, 29 Jul 2024
“Mechanical engineer, Ashok Aliseril, spent 18 months building his four-seater Sling TSi aircraft so that he could fly his family around the UK. It wasn’t until he moved near to an airfield in the UK over a decade ago that he began to seriously consider learning to fly a plane. He got his first taste
Join Us At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 (Wisconsin)
Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Good day Slingers, We are thrilled to invite you to join James, Mike and Andrew at the highly anticipated EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024! This year promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with exciting activities, special events and exclusive showcases. As passionate aviators and enthusiasts, we can’t wait to share this incredible week with you.
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Sling Aircraft Honoured With The 2024 Raspet Award (Wisconsin)
Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Good day Slingers, We are thrilled to announce that Sling Aircraft has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the esteemed August Raspet Memorial Award! The award constitutes a very satisfying recognition of Sling’s development work over the past 18 years and is a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to become the world’s most
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“On Saturday morning, 18 May, I travelled to Tedderfield Airpark, south of Johannesburg, to attend one of the fly-in breakfasts that are staged every two months. Saturday’s fly or drive-in to Tedderfield included an excellent Sling factory tour that was conducted by Andrew Pitman who is the Co-CEO of the company. Although I know the
Two Wings, Many Prayers (Regenesys Business World)
Mon, 10 Jun 2024
“And now this high-value export business, born of a thirst for adventure, is perfectly positioned to take advantage of regulatory changes in the US. A little like-mindedness goes a very long way – around the world three times, for starters, not to mention transforming the two-man Airplane Factory into the 400-person Sling Aircraft export operation
AERO Wonderboom 2024 (Pretoria)
Mon, 10 Jun 2024
As Southern Africa’s premier event for the General Aviation industry, AERO South Africa remains the ultimate platform to showcase the very best that this sector has to offer. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa and Messe Friedrichshafen, AERO South Africa continues to gather momentum and contribute to the growth of General Aviation in Southern Africa. It
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Maputo Air Show 2024 (Mozambique)
Fri, 07 Jun 2024
Are you ready for a day filled with high-flying excitement and heart-pounding entertainment? Look no further than the Maputo Air Show, an annual event that has become a must-see spectacle for aviation enthusiasts and families alike. The Maputo Air Show is a public outdoor festival, organised by the Associação dos Construtores de Moçambique (ACM). This
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