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“The South African kit plane industry, while not as large as its American or European counterparts, has carved out a niche for itself in the global aviation market. The country...

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...

“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...

“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...

Sling’s 1,000 and onwards! Guy Leitch chats to Sling Aircraft Co-CEO, James Pitman, about our company’s rapid growth. GL: “Congratulations on over 1,000 Sling deliveries. Many of these were sold...

“In the serene landscape of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, there’s a particularly beautiful mist belt, a forested area known as Karkloof. It was here, in 1875, that 26-year-old John Goodman Household,...

“Veel Nederlanders bezoeken tegenwoordig Zuid-Afrika, onder wie ook de nodige piloten die (weten we uit ervaring) daar van de gelegenheid gebruik maken om te gaan vliegen. Denk maar eens aan...

“As Pliny the elder said – Semper aliquid dubitationem ex Africa – Things are always a little uncertain in Africa (or something like that). Not even I, as leader and...

Formerly known as The Airplane Factory, Sling Aircraft is truly a South African success story. Situated at Tedderfield Airpark, south of Johannesburg, Sling Aircraft manufactures, markets and maintains one of...

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THE NEW SLING STORE

Our brand new Sling Store has launched, and it’s bigger, better and bolder than ever! Now available in a wider range of sizes, colours, plus all-new men’s AND women’s fits! Shipping is available worldwide so, wherever you are, Sling style is coming to you. Make sure you’re following our channels for regular updates, sneak peeks, and product specials. You don’t want to miss this!