The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
In this their 75th Anniversary year, the LAA Sywell Rally, with some 7,800 members and more than 2,800 aircraft flying, is the largest powered sport flying organisation in the UK!
Join Team Sling UK in Sywell at the LAA Sywell Rally 2021, September 3rd to 5th! With Sling UK situated at stands 2 and 3, directly next to the CAA tent, we invite you to stop by and set your sights on the Sling TSi, grab some Sling Aircraft branded caps, buffs and tees, and of course, enjoy brochures and video content of our most modern aircraft to date, the Sling High Wing!
If you are flying into the rally, you will need to book and pay for your slot at the time of booking. Please ensure you download and read the relevant AIC, aide memoire and accompanying briefing notes. Slot booking and full information can be found on the Sywell Aerodrome website.
Purchase your tickets today and join Team Sling for the LAA Sywell Rally 75th Anniversary!
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.