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 twenty-five days, countless flights, three countries and more adventures than we ever could have planned for, the African flying adventure of Josh Flowers and Chelsea Smith of Aviation101, along with Chris Lammert and Keelyn Costello, has reached its final chapter. But there’s still plenty of Africa left to explore…