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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...

“This year, Sling Aircraft’s annual breakfast fly-in, the best ever attended, celebrated the company breaking the 600 mark of Sling 2 and 4’s sold. With 328 sold, the Sling 2...

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SLING TAKES TO THE SKIES ON NATIONAL TV!

What light aircraft do SA farmers prefer? Find out on Vliegtuig vir ‘n Boer — the brand-new TV series from Landbouweekblad that puts aviation to the test in real farming conditions. We’re proud to be part of this groundbreaking show, where real farmers climb into the cockpit and take our Sling TSi and Sling High Wing for a spin. Premiers July 22nd on VIA, DSTV Channel 147.