In the 12 months between EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-ins at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, there is a great deal of work and preparation that goes on behind the scenes that most attendees are not aware of, and do not fully appreciate.
Work on new aircraft designs, technology
One aircraft that caught my attention this year was the “Sling TSi” – a modern, fast and economical four-place aircraft, equipped with a turbo-injected Rotax 915 iS FADEC (full authority digital engine control) engine, gullwing doors, a robust landing gear, a large cabin
– Dave Welman (Midwest Flyer Magazine)
It’s go‑time! Load up your gear, strap on your gravel shoes, and aim for the wide‑open Karoo horizon. The Tanqua Kuru is calling, and we’re answering with throttles, pedals, and hearts wide open. At least four Sling aircraft and our solid team of riders will make the pilgrimage to Tankwa Tented Camp for what’s become an annual tradition of grit, gravel, and greatness.
There’s still one title former Springbok Bob Skinstad hasn’t claimed… This isn’t a stadium victory. No crowds, no ceremony, no easy applause. This one is fought for. Across endless gravel, through the dust, under the relentless Tankwa sun. And he’s chasing it down on a Sling Cycles Tagati. So, the question is — when he rolls up to the start line… will you be there with him?