The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“How do you find out what’s a hot choice for UK kit-builders? Well, in the case of this list, it was just a matter of counting up the new project registrations made between January 2020 and December 2021. A two-year snapshot of what’s been catching the eye of LAA members.
Some are no surprise, and have been steadfast choices of builders for more than 20 years, while others are so new that they’re only just being issued with their full LAA approval. That hasn’t stopped members from placing their orders though.”
– Ed Hicks (Light Aircraft Association Magazine)
Ed Hicks takes a look at what’s been heading up new LAA project registrations in the last two years and of course, our Sling TSi, which has caught the attention of many builders, takes 1st prize followed by our Sling 2 with 7th place!
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.