Update: August 20th, 2025
South Africa–based Slingers, if you didn’t manage to catch Vliegtuig vir ’n Boer when it first aired on VIA, DStv Channel 147, fear not — you can now watch the full episode on our YouTube channel. This exciting feature follows real South African farmers as they put the Sling TSi and Sling High Wing through their paces in genuine farming conditions. The show highlights just how practical and time-saving flying a Sling can be compared to navigating dirt roads.
To complement the episode, Landbouweekblad also published a fantastic article that dives deeper into the experience and shares the farmers’ impressions. Together, the video and article offer a well-rounded look at how aviation is transforming life on the farm. Both are now live on our blog — so sit back and enjoy discovering why more and more farmers are taking to the skies with Sling.
Read The Full Landbouweekblad Article Here
What light aircraft do SA farmers prefer?
Find out on Vliegtuig vir ‘n Boer — the brand-new TV series from Landbouweekblad that puts aviation to the test in real farming conditions.
We’re proud to be part of this groundbreaking show, where real farmers climb into the cockpit and take our Sling TSi and Sling High Wing for a spin. From field surveys to fast farm-to-farm and farm-to-town hops, they’ll discover just how game-changing owning a Sling can be.
Ditch the dirt roads.
Find out why more farmers are turning to the skies in Sling aircraft. The answers are simple:
✅ Cut down on travel time.
✅ Easily access tough terrain.
✅ Survey stock and crops from the air.
✅ And hey — it’s just plain fun to fly.
Catch the pilot episode…
… featuring our Slings on July 22nd on VIA, DSTV Channel 147, as part of Landbouweekliks. It’ll be hitting your screens daily from the 22nd right through to the 29th — so you’ve got loads of chances to catch it. And if life gets in the way? Don’t stress. The full episode will be cruising onto our YouTube channel soon.
You’ll hear firsthand from the farmers who take our aircraft, and several others, through their paces — no fluff, just facts.
📺 Don’t miss it!
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?