An aeroplane is a marriage between an airframe and an engine. In fact, a savvy designer begins by selecting an engine that will best give expression to the idea in mind.
WW2 would have been quite different without Rolls Royce’s Merlin. It powered the Spitfire and Hurricane that won the Battle of Britain. It powered the Lancaster that bombed the heart out of Germany by night. It powered the aptly named and wonderfully versatile Mosquito that generally bugged the hell out of them and derivatives powered the P51 Mustang and P38 Lightning that wrestled air superiority from the German fighters by day.
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?