The Sling Aircraft Factory Tour With Mike Blyth

Sling Aircraft is located at Tedderfield Airpark in Johannesburg, South Africa. The factory itself is a sprawling Hangar Complex on the airfield that encompasses approximately 2,880 m2. The Hangars house the assembly line for Sling 2, Sling TSi and Sling High Wing production.
Factory offices are also located within the Hangar so Directors, Mike, James and Andrew, can keep a watchful eye on the process for quality assurance. There is a full-time staff of over 300 people and the complex includes all the amenities necessary for the production of high-quality Slings.
In addition to this, we have three warehouses in Alrode, Johannesburg South, which house our Composites, Sling High Wing Composites and Parts Manufacturing Departments.
Welcome to the Sling Aircraft Factory Tour with Mike Blyth. It all starts here!
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[@da20eclipse]

As a Sling 2 owner here in the US, I’m proud to say that my Sling was built at the factory, it’s a work of art.

[@richardseton7014]

I am with you on the beayty and craftsmanship. My Sling 2 was the First Sling with Garmin. Immaculate

[@dakotanorb]

Regards to Mike, I was there when it all started with Rainers Landcruser and the 6065 from the 701. Nice to see what Mike made out of it and congratulations to a great aviation legend

[@deonventer5615]

I’m about halfway through building my TSi from a kit and it is a fantastic experience working on this very well designed and manufactured aircraft.

[@cam7375]

I am a Sling 2 owner in US and I LOVE my Experimental Amateur Built, 912ULS, dual G3X Touch, GTN625, IFR machine. A masterpiece design and gets over 22 mpg!

[@ShortField]

I love it that everything is done in-house. Brilliant company led by fantastic fun people. Hope to get my hands on a Sling one day.

[@Airtzel]

Such a great company from endless counts of housekeeping compliments to over all company structure. This company is rock solid, an idol to not only other companies but personally aswell. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Always great to see your success. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford a sling myself, hah!

[@grantnyenes3742]

Fantastic high quality video.. I’m constantly surprised just what a big & professional operation The Airplane Factory is!!

[@hedleyfurio]

Humility and hard work have built a world class company that every South African should be proud of and try and emulate - congrats to Mike and James and the entire team 👍👍

[@robertlafnear9115]

LOVE this plane ! Thanks for the tour.🤗

[@michaellucas5859]

Reminds of SpaceX in terms of their vertical integration and modern approach.

[@LifeLatitudes]

1:45 the seat belt mounting 💪🏻 I installed it today. 😀

[@antonyarnanova]

Really enjoyed the behind the scenes 👍 more please…

[@jocko_]

Awesome aircraft, awesome video, awesome company. Thank you.

[@ericsmit7588]

Great video!

[@jennifervanloggerenberg2993]

Great company, great team and wonderful people. I hope to be part of that team someday..

[@PDZ1122]

Amazing how many jobs they created since the first prototype which I first saw at Oshkosh during their around the world flight. Nothing half-arsed about this company!

[@somalia5019]

New subscribed from Somalia

[@AaronWbirdman]

Amazing!❤

[@calvin3989]

Great work guys. Any future development in an electric version. Or something similar to the Jetson one. Would be epic to see a South African in the ring.

[@user-ct1nv1yb7n]

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[@eduardocobian3238]

What a 2000 hr engine change? An overhaul?

[@NicolasBRENTA]

Hello Mike, any news from Olivier Aubert please?

[@lescleaver3113]

would love to see the pricing

[@terryterry1655]

sling showcase at upcoming oshkosh 2022?

[@Airtzel]

They have been there before would be nice to know if they're going again this year.

[@addison2407]

Yes we are definitely at Osh again. Have been for the last 11 years now. We are flying some High Wings over to the show too!

[@nbgarcia]

Is the engine overhauled or is it completely replaced at 2,000 hours? Or do you put a new engine in while the old one is being overhauled?

[@barrycliborn5169]

So it sounded like other countries can have a complete sling tsi built and delivered. Is this true?

[@wilburburger6155]

Any idea when a six seater Sling will be available? In high or low wing.

[@kevinphillips9408]

I will. ❤❤❤❤

[@eratwy]

Can I get the STL File to 3d print my own model of the sling?

[@rmshivo]

Is that the 2000hr engine change or overhaul?

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

Since most people don’t want to be grounded for months, while the engine is overhauled, it’s probably a change out with an overhauled engine.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

BEE-YOU-TEA-FULL

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Interesting, but I have to say: Your people look like they are working in slow motion AND way too much hand work.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

Remember, if you’ve never made a video to show customers your process, you don’t rush through procedures, you take your time, so the camera man can pick the best parts. Most likely they don’t take a minute to measure something when they don’t have lights and cameras on them. Anybody with common sense knows that. Looks like they’re doing a great job.