The Sling Squawk – June 2026
7 Jun 2026
“I always knew that Zimbabwean pilots and their flying teams could party but having been asked to cover the annual Zimnavex that finished at Victoria Falls was an amazing experience. In addition to the pilots from Zimbabwe, there was a considerable contingent of competitors from South Africa, Kenya, Zambia and even as far afield as Switzerland and New Zealand.
The 50th edition of the Zimnavex attracted considerable sponsorship from several South African aviation businesses including Sling Aircraft, Absolute Aviation, Cirrus South Africa and Century Avionics.”
– Athol Franz (African Pilot)
Read The African Pilot Full Article Here
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.