The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
Join Sling Aircraft North America in Lakeland, Florida at Booths NE-011 and NE-029, 5 to 10 April 2022 for a chat and a demo flight in the mighty Sling TSi!
From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events on earth. Each year over 200,000 visitors flock to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener”, or “Spring Break for Pilots”.
Pilots flying into the convention are greeted with a showcase of hundreds of aircraft on display from of all shapes and sizes. Aircraft areas include Vintage, Homebuilt, Aerobatic, Warbird, Jet, and of course Light Sport.
Over 500 exhibitors have an incredible lineup of products and services, hands-on workshops teach hundreds of building and maintenance skills, and dozens of forums educate pilots and maintainers about safety, new products, and an infinite number of other timely topics.
Not just for pilots, SUN ‘n FUN has STEM and Career Fair activities, plus a Family Fun Zone and of course their world-famous daily and night airshows that feature breathtaking displays from dozens of military and civilian performers.
See you there Slingers!
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.