The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
Good day Slingers!
Mark your calendars to join Sling Aircraft founder, Mike Blyth as he talks with EAA on Wednesday evening. This virtual event will cover our Sling series of light-sport aircraft including our history of development, performance, flight characteristics, and flight testing for our new Sling 4 High Wing available in both tricycle and taildragger versions! Save your seat now!
Time with different times zones around the world
After reaching Cape Town in Part 2, Josh Flowers and Chelsea Smith of Aviation101, along with Chris Lammert and Keelyn Costello, reunite with friends and fly their Sling aircraft north from Stellenbosch through the Tankwa Karoo, before crossing into Namibia and exploring the spectacular Fish River Canyon. From formation flying and the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race to fireside celebrations and an off-airport landing in the desert, the journey becomes less about following a plan and more about embracing whatever comes next—because sometimes the most memorable part of flying happens after the engine shuts down.