E.A.A. Sun-N-Fun convention -340

While at the E.A.A. Sun-N-Fun convention Dan Johnson talks to the folks from the Aircraft Factory about their Sling light sport aircraft. The Sling is an all metal side by side seating low wing light sport aircraft designed and built in South Africa. It is available in both a tricycle gear or taildragger version, built

And another beautiful baby Sling takes to the skies -339

This one is for Dr Heinrich Kleinschmidt – more photos to follow on next flight

Frans Muller has something to be proud of! -338

Jean having some fun test flying Frans’ brand spanking new beautiful airie! — at The Airplane Factory.

Jandre’s plane flies for the first time….. -337

And then he set off to Cape Town in her a couple of days later. Congrats Jandre! She is a beauty!

Slings in formation! -336

Look at that guys! Awesome hey? And thats just planes in for MPI and delivery. Imagine the shots we could get if all owners got together!

*Nico Hanekoms’ Sling 2 LSA takes to the skies for the first time.* -334

And on a rainy day like today…. She is flying beautifully Mike says and the snag list is getting even shorter!

*Monday lunchtime meeting with whole of the factory* -335

Look how smart we all look in our *NEW* overalls!

*The second Sling to hit Australia!* -333

We will be test flying her next week, then taking the wings off and shipping her to Brisbane for a flying school. We are very excited!

*Ivor Smith recieves his 2nd Sling* -332

“Accolades – Delivery of New Factory Built Sling 2 ZU-IVO serial number 114I have the distinct pleasure in posting my accolades to the Team at Airplane Factory for the Exceedingly Superior quality of the delivery this past friday of my new Sling 2. ZU-IVO is my second Sling, the first was serial number 44 which

*Rae Henderson with his S/N 100th Sling* -331

Rae Henderson takes delivery of his *NEW* Sling!