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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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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.