The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
| IT’S HERE! We at The Airplane Factory recently introduced Sling Aircraft as our new website domain. This re-brand reflects both the evolution of The Airplane Factory as well as our vision for the future which is to foster an environment which stimulates and inspires Team TAF to create the finest, most loved, practical, safe and reliable aircraft in the world. Since our maiden flight in 2009, we have continued to make our mark in the history of aviation. This re-brand represents our successful and ongoing transition to a company well beyond our local heritage. Today, Sling Aircraft competes in 25 countries and 6 continents and have appointed more than 32 Sling official dealers and distributors around the world, all of whom have successfully sold Sling Aircraft into their respective markets. While our domain has changed to better represent what our company is today, our value proposition remains the same – To become and remain the world’s most loved and respected aircraft manufacturer as a consequence of the outstanding qualities of our people, products and ideas. |
The adventure continues! For once, there are no border crossings to navigate, no custom stops, and no major travel plans on the schedule. Just a quiet day at home. Naturally, that doesn’t last long… When Sling Chief Test Pilot, Riaan Denner, has an idea, you know things are about to get interesting. In this episode, Josh and Chelsea take to the skies over Johannesburg for some banner towing, go behind the scenes at the incredible Jonker Sailplanes factory, make a completely unplanned stop to meet a very special young zebra, and then set off on the next major leg of the journey — heading south towards Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town.