The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“The latest version of the phenomenally successful Sling series is the Sling TSi. Such has been the demand that it has taken us almost a year to do a proper flight test review and air to air photo shoot.
It is a really fantastic little plane – a true delight to fly, with astounding flight instruments and responsive and delightfully light controls that make you feel at one with the machine. And best of all – at about R3 million ready to fly with a high specification, it’s a worthy competitor to type-certified four seaters that are three times as expensive to buy and run.”
-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.