“Dirk and Thomas, from the Bundeswehr Air Sports Club Laupheim, are building a Sling TSi together. They do this in their quiet workshop, but at the same time, in front...
“We elected to undertake this test flight one late afternoon and after a thorough briefing on what to expect, James and I checked out the new Sling TSi. Fitted with...
“I reckon plane vs car races are usually pointless stunts. Airshow acts have a car racing up and down the runway burning rubber throwing U-turns while a plane roars overhead...
“JP Fourie, CEO of NAC, opened the GenAv conference in June with some harsh realities facing general aviation in South Africa. But he ended his keynote with local success stories...
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.
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?
