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25 Sep 2025
“BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce a new initiative specially tailored to the needs of flight school operators all over the world. Becoming a Rotax-powered Flight School adds value to the business, staff, and of course the students.
We welcome the first member of the “We fly Rotax” programme, the Sling Pilot Academy located in California, USA. We had an interview with one of the CEO’s, Matt Liknaitzky, who talked with us about his experience with Rotax engines and his expectations for the future.”
– African Pilot
In October 2025, Sling turned 20. October 2005, Mike Blyth first began drawing pictures of the ideal LSA to meet the new ASTM 2245 LSA standard.
Watch “Still Slinging after 20 Years” for a whistle stop tour of the last 20 years of the business, James and Mike’s adventures along the way, and a look at what’s to come.
The latest Lloyd Ross film, now available on the Wild Landings channel!