The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
Music to Your Ears… and the Roar of Sling Engines!
Get ready, Nelspruit – we’re coming in hot! Join Team Sling at the Lowveld Airshow where the sky will come alive with heart-pounding aerial performances and high-energy aviation action.
This year’s theme?
“Music to Your Ears.” It sets the tone for an unforgettable day where the roar of engines will harmonise with the beat of pure adrenaline – and Sling will be there in full force!
We’re not just exhibiting…
…we’re flying! Catch our High-Wing and TSi as they tear through the sky in a show of speed, agility and beauty that only a Sling can deliver. Then, swing by our stand to meet the faces behind the brand – our pilots, our people, our passion.
Save the Date:
📅 Saturday, 10 May 2025
📍 Nelspruit Airport
🕙 Gates open 10h00 am
🚀 Official Airshow 15h00 pm to 18h00 pm
🎆 Fireworks finale after sunset
Bring your family, your friends, your love for flight, and come say hi to the team – we’d love to meet you.
Let’s make some noise, Nelspruit. See you in the sky!
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.