Germany-based Slingers, friends, and aviation family,
We’re packing our bags, polishing the aircraft, and heading off to one of the biggest events in general aviation—AERO Friedrichshafen, happening 22nd to 25th April at Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany! If you love aircraft, innovation, and all things adventure as much as we do… this is where you want to be! This year, Sling is showing up in a big way with a strong team from South
Africa and across Europe ready to talk all things flying, building, and exploration.
What you can expect.
Our official Sling distributor, Aircraft Builders Europe, will be front and centre with the Sling High Wing on display at Hall B3 Stand B3-405—so you’ll be able to get up close and personal with our latest aircraft. James Pitman, Andrew Pitman, and Greg Blyth from Sling HQ in South Africa will also be joining forces with Johan Koekkoek, Paul Versteeg, and Wilmer Koonstra—so whether you’re deep into technical questions, dreaming about your first build, or just want to talk flying adventures, the Sling crew will be there for it all.
But the highlight of the week?
Lets just say you’ll want to keep Friday, 24 April at 11h00 open. Something special is happening at our stand involving ROTAX Aircraft Engines—and it’s not one you’ll want to hear about second-hand. It also marks a very important milestone in the Sling High Wing story, including a first for Europe that we’re incredibly proud of. We’re not going to say too much more… but if you’re at AERO Friedrichshafen, make sure you find us. Slingers, builders, pilots, press, and curious minds alike—you’ll want to be there for this one. Bring your coffee, bring your camera, bring your connection, bring your excitement.
And we’re not done yet…
Dirk and Diana Drees from Apfelkuchen Flugzeugbau will be at Hall B3 Stand 510, and their stand is basically aviation storytelling in real time. You’ll see Sling TSi, PH-DTI on display, the fuselage of their latest kit build, and even witness the RH wing being assembled live on the stand. It’s part workshop, part video diary, part “how is this even happening in a trade show hall???”—and 100% real, raw aircraft building. Apfelkuchen Flugzeugbau isn’t just about building aircraft—it’s about showing the journey, the setbacks, the wins, and everything in between.
Then, looking ahead to the future of flight…
The team from Cellsius Aero will be at Booth A7-305. These are the young innovators behind the e-Sling and H2-Sling projects. While they won’t have a full aircraft on display, they will be showcasing a scale model of the H2-Sling and sharing their exciting work in hydrogen and electric aviation technology. Basically… the future right there on the stand.
So, whether you’re there for the aircraft, the innovation, the people, or just the pure love of aviation—come find us, say hello, and be part of the Sling story at AERO Friedrichshafen.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Blue skies and big smiles,
Team Sling
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?