The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“On Wednesday, 24 July, I attended the Sling Aircraft award presentation by EAA’s Charlie Becker to Mike Blyth and the Sling Aircraft team as the 2024 recipient of the esteemed August Raspet Memorial Award. The award constitutes a very satisfying recognition of Sling’s development work over the past 18 years and is a significant milestone in their ongoing journey to become the world’s most loved and respected developer and manufacturer of light aircraft.”
– Athol Franz (African Pilot)
Read The African Pilot Full Article Here
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.