The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“The refreshing ocean breeze. The crackle of a bushveld fire. The taste of a home-cooked meal. The breathtaking sight of the country’s vast rugged mountain range.
Every South African has a different take on what that joyous thing called ‘The December Holidays’ means to them. And, no matter how far the journey is to get there, be damn sure we’ll be willing to make it.
But what if you could fit all of that into one trip? That’s exactly what team Sling did…”
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.