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Established in 2013, Sling Aircraft’s AMO 1264 is situated in the south of Johannesburg at Tedderfield Airpark (FATA S26°21’06” | E27°58’09”). With a celebrated history in the South African aviation...

On September 24th each year, we South African Slingers celebrate a holiday known as Heritage Day or “National Braai Day”. It’s a day on which South Africans across the country...

“I first met Mike Blyth and James Pitman when they were testing the ballistic parachute in the airframe of a Sling 2 LSA at the original Sling Aircraft development facility,...

“The most anticipated version of the phenomenally successful Sling series is the Sling High Wing. The High Wing – or just Sling HW – was first proposed as a high...

A light aircraft proudly designed and manufactured in South Africa? Check✔️ Widely exported to all parts of the world? Check✔️ Internationally recognised? Check✔️ Of course, don’t just take our word...

For those of you who were unable to join the EAA USA Virtual Event with Sling Aircraft founder, Mike Blyth, please feel free to view the webinar available now! “Building...

“For this article, “I am Brand”, we have selected a truly unique and exciting South African story. Sling Aircraft situated at Tedderfield Airpark, Johannesburg, South Africa, is a hangar complex...

After the lock-down that had kept the majority of pilots grounded for months, the aviation community were hungry for a reason to get out flying and meet up with old...

“I arrived at Tedderfield Air Park early on Saturday morning 17 October 2020 to see many aircraft, mainly Slings, had already landed at the airfield. Strict COVID-19 protocols were observed...

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The Sling Birthday Breakfast Fly-In

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SLING BIRTHDAY
BREAKFAST FLY-IN

Slingers, we’re commemorating an important milestone this year. 18th October marks 17 years since our very first flight and 20 years since our very first aircraft design! As such, we’re celebrating in style with a Sling Birthday Breakfast Fly-In at The Berg Air Lifestyle Centre, El Mirador Airstrip (FALQ), in the Drakensberg on Saturday, 18th October.