The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“Sling has finally released the long-promised high-wing version of its fun yet extraordinarily capable lineup of light airplanes. The new kid is already a bestseller. The Sling High Wing made its first flight as promised before the end of 2020. That development and construction had continued through the COVID-19 lockdown is testimony to the dedication and commitment the Sling team brought to the project. It took six months before the Sling Aircraft factory decided that the High Wing was developed enough for us to review.”
– Guy Leitch (Plane and Pilot Magazine)
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.