Aero-TV: TAF’s Impressive Sling 4 - A Real Live AFFORDABLE Four Seater

An Impressive LSA-Like Airframe Boasts Excellent Numbers... And FOUR Seats!
A company located in South Africa named, The Aircraft Factory (TAF), produces some great airplanes, and ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, visited the TAF Torrance, CA headquarters to ask about their Sling 4, four-place aircraft.
Jim met with Matt Liknaitzky, the president of MGL Avionics USA, and he heads up the U.S. distribution of Sling Aircraft for TAF.
Jim’s first question was about the uniqueness of their Sling 4. It’s unique because it is a four place airplane, yet it’s powered by an engine of about 115 horsepower. Jim asked Liknaitzky to explain the goal of the airplane.
Liknaitzky said that while it is a low powered four place airplane, it uses the Rotax 914 turbocharged engine combined with a constant speed prop. This combination gives it good performance, and the four seat configuration provides the capability of carrying extra loads which can be either people or whatever you want to pack in the back. In the video, Jim flies with Liknaitzky and you can see for yourself that this airplane performs.
In the video, you’ll ride along with Jim as he flies the airplane and describes its handling characteristics. Jim goes through a complete flight profile and talks you through what the airplane is doing and how it reacts in the various regimes of flight. You’ll also find that the performance numbers belay the fact that this aircraft uses the economical and efficient Rotax engine.
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[@oliversibbs]

As a Southern African kudos to The Aircraft Company nicely done great product on the sling 4

[@edaycock3505]

This video may be the reason I buy a Sling 4. Great review with excellent comments about the plane's performance. It's good to hear an independent review that's so positive.

[@aerotvnetwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@CessnaPilot99]

good technical descriptions of the aircraft's flight dynamics Jim

[@kennethhills3758]

Will this plane ever be rated for aerobatic manoeuvres? That would be the icing on the cake.

[@AirstripBum]

Very nice! I want a Sling 4!

[@Alex-us2vw]

So nice! Would love to build one of these, would love even more to buy one that’s already built. Looks like such a great design compared to all the other typical GA aircraft on the market that built from 60+ year old designs. TAF should really consider certifying the sling 4, seems like it would out preform a Cirrus SR20 while burning a a fraction of the fuel.

[@ComesTheRooster]

I wonder if a Kickstarter program could be set up for such? Take a handful of deposits to cover the cost of certification?

[@tambb57]

Been looking at the sling 2, these guys sure build a nice plane. Hope to see them at Sebring. ANN too.

[@aerotvnetwork]

+tambb57 We'll both be there... be sure to look us up!

[@noeramirez4975]

A turbocharged engine have more torque than naturally aspired engine. I prefer the Sling 4

[@Bullhead_JW]

They perform amazing at high altitudes as well.

[@fadedflage]

Torque is good

[@henry2008kim]

It looks quite cramped inside. That is a shame because it is one of the best looking aluminum 4 seaters out there...

[@elephantswithsantahats1691]

Hopped in the sling 2 and the 4 at Air Adventure 15 both front and back seats and at 6'7" i was comfortable. I'm not a big guy though.

[@thisisyourcaptin]

Sangyoon Kim I jumped in the four seater as well. I'm 5 foot 9 and big. 265 lbs. love my beer. My self and girlfriend where more than comfortable. Felt like a piper arrow with all the shoulder room you desired from one. I.e. We where not holding out arms away from each other and where able to sit there with out bumping shoulders easily. My girl is on the big side too. It looks small but it really was quite nice. After over 1000 hours of flight instructing and 172's and Pipers I would love to of had one of these instead