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One of humanity’s greatest inventions was building an airplane that could soar through the skies. And now you have teens crafting those same wings, by themselves, that has soared in...

How long do Slings actually last? Gerhard Van Eeden, the owner of Madiba Bay School of Flight in Port Elizabeth, answers this question in his recent interview with SA Flyer....

“Established in 2013, Sling Aircraft’s AMO is situated in the south of Johannesburg at Tedderfield Airpark. With a celebrated history in the South African aviation industry, Sling has built a...

“During my recent visit to Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, South Africa, to fly the new High Wing on this month’s cover, I was given complete access to the factory facilities...

“This is what “vertical Integration” gets you in a world of supply chain issues. Sling Aircraft produces almost everything for their line of aircraft in-house. From building their own spars,...

“Sling Aircraft (formally known as The Airplane Factory), based at Tedderfield Airpark in the south of Johannesburg, is quickly becoming a giant slayer in the kitplane market, exporting kits and...

“BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce a new initiative specially tailored to the needs of flight school operators all over the world. Becoming a Rotax-powered Flight School adds value to the...

“If you go on the Earthrounders.com website and search for completed globe circumnavigations by single-engine aircraft, you will see plenty of Cessna Caravans, Pilatus PC-12s, Beech Bonanzas, Mooneys, Piper Saratogas,...

“It has been almost a dozen years now since “The Airplane Factory” started out manufacturing Sling aircraft. Total serial numbers for aircraft and kits ordered are now approaching 1,000 and...

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Slingers, get ready to feel the burn!

The Tanqua Kuru is calling and we’re answering

It’s go‑time! Load up your gear, strap on your gravel shoes, and aim for the wide‑open Karoo horizon. The Tanqua Kuru is calling, and we’re answering with throttles, pedals, and hearts wide open. At least four Sling aircraft and our solid team of riders will make the pilgrimage to Tankwa Tented Camp for what’s become an annual tradition of grit, gravel, and greatness.

But that’s not all!

There’s still one title former Springbok Bob Skinstad hasn’t claimed… This isn’t a stadium victory. No crowds, no ceremony, no easy applause. This one is fought for. Across endless gravel, through the dust, under the relentless Tankwa sun. And he’s chasing it down on a Sling Cycles Tagati. So, the question is — when he rolls up to the start line… will you be there with him?