The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“The most anticipated version of the phenomenally successful Sling series is the Sling High Wing. The High Wing – or just Sling HW – was first proposed as a high wing version of the Sling 2 at the same time as founder, Mike Blyth, started work on the original Sling back in 2005. The final product has come a long way from the early Sling 2s. The Sling HW is a fantastic all-rounder – rewarding to fly, with astounding flight instruments and responsive yet delightfully light controls that make you feel at one with the machine.”
– Guy Leitch (SA Flyer)
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.