A little like-mindedness goes a very long way – around the world three times, for starters, not to mention transforming the two-man Airplane Factory into the 400-person Sling Aircraft export operation in 16 years.
Director, Mike Blyth, and joint-CEO, James Pitman met at a party… both dressed up as women. They discovered a shared taste for adventure, hard work, irreverence and the nous to take advantage of market and regulatory conditions en route.
Mike, an engineering student turned serial entrepreneur, was looking for money and enthusiasm to pump into his venture. James, a lawyer with a BSc in physics and computers, was “done with law and looking for something else to do…”
– Terry Shapiro (Regenesys Business World)
Team Sling will be camping out from next Friday to Sunday, 6th to 8th March, for a full weekend of flying, demos, good company, and proper aviation vibes. We’re bringing the Sling TSi and Sling High Wing along for demo flights on Friday, 6th March — so if you’re serious about owning your own Sling, this is your chance to experience the difference firsthand. From STOL competitions and spot landings to skydivers, hot air balloons, Harvards, workshops and yes… the Sling pool is coming too, so pack those cozzies😉 — it’s going to be aviation heaven.