ARE WE THERE YET? - Hamilton Island in a SLING TSi

[@onebravotango]

Great family trip! The beauty of aviation lies in these remarkable journeys, creating memories that last a lifetime. Safe travels and blue skies ahead! ✈🌴🌊🗺

[@justindwyer3430]

Hi we met briefly at Narromine last week. Great video, beautiful aircraft and beautiful family.

[@gabrielchartrand6342]

Wonderfully done! This is what our family is working towards.

[@ibgarrett]

I really love the panel layout - especially how you have the areas grouped by function...

[@algenalbritten3056]

Hey Mike that was a beautiful video. Great editing, loved the family interactions. If I haven't already said it you did an amazing job on your build with all of the personalized touches, especially with the color choice!

[@algenalbritten3056]

Your daughters flight attendant speech was perfect!

[@3blades476]

Thanks Algen!! Much appreciated!

[@CraigMaiman]

Great video! Showed to my wife so she can see what our life will be like when I get my 4 very very soon... ;-)

[@3blades476]

It’ll change your life Craig! Jenna has taken to flying like a duck to water. She’s taken over the adventure planning too. I’m sure your wife will enjoy your adventure once you guys get into it. How’s your aircraft coming on? I saw the maiden flight. WELL DONE!

[@CraigMaiman]

@@3blades476 I should be flying it home in about 3 weeks. Can't wait! My hangar awaits! :-D

[@grantnyenes3742]

That’s a nice looking Sling, nice colour scheme and great looking panel…

[@federicomaisch6812]

Thank you for sharing

[@slavedriver394]

“We all got window seats” 😂😂

[@dan-phokathedewman4696]

Excellent! Praying to build one someday!

[@raymc9668]

Another great video Michael Jenna and family.

[@3blades476]

Thx Ray!!

[@greghart6310]

Saffas in Oz who were sensible enough to take one of our country's best products with them! Enjoy the fantastic adventures owning the Sling will offer!

[@bdubz_det]

Just found your channel. Cant wait to see more.

[@Ulbre]

your young fella was awesome with that flight announcement

[@TherebyAir]

What a neat airplane and a fun family trip!

[@immersemusicaustralia9182]

What a beautifully laid out aircraft. I want one :-)

[@jrwarner579]

Great Flight. Love the paint Job,,,too cool..I just bought a bristell N710GG and cant wait to do some cross country flying on the east coast of the USA!!

[@danielvanzyl3418]

Great calm music with the first part of the clip.. Love your cockpit layout.. Would have to one day come visit and borrow some of that awesome layout...

[@Tubefish07]

I can’t afford a Sling just yet but I can copy an Aussie accent. Awesome plane! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!

[@maddoggie2137]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed the journey and love the TSi

[@ricker76er]

Beautiful plane, and most importantly a beautiful family.

[@3blades476]

Thx so much!

[@billbrendel2419]

Love your Sling paint job !

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Beautiful plane and family!

[@quentinpienaar5311]

Great video. Cannot wait to have a flight in a Sling. Lekker.

[@pilothound1582]

You guys are awesome 😎 great vid and am loving the Sling more and more 🛩👌🏼 I heard one of the aircraft I train in OMU over the radio to Brisbane Centre 😅

[@michaelwhitehurst]

Great video! I would love to see a tour of your plane and all of your customizations beyond the stock TSI kit.

[@michaelwhitehurst]

Nevermind. Found this video on mojogrip's channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIXbd5VqfJqIhqs

[@xdid_polo1216]

Loved the video😁👍

[@muttleysmith]

Love the new camera angles, out the front. Please keep the content coming. Can you make some content explaining your Sling TSI build? Thanks.

[@joehaveaheart4088]

Informative video. Subscribed.

[@andremarais2706]

Saffers in a Saf plane. Greetings from CT.

[@sbyoung1976]

Great job. Nicely produced. As a future sling owner I would not mind if you occasionally added some random information about the sling.

[@MS-1994]

I really want to build one of these!

[@buckle-upaviation9412]

Thanks for the video. Can you share the specs and options in your TSI? I’m looking to build one and like your setup (including the air conditioning). Nicely done!

[@RawTopShot]

Cool views. Buy a cheap tascam audio recorder, then if go pro let's you down you can lift the sound from the tascam. You can easily visually sync up the audio track in your video editor.

[@martinvandermerwe484]

You refueled at Gladston. Do you have mogas available at Australian airports?

[@dgarrigan8199]

Great Stuff Guy's

[@DrCreightonShute]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. I'm curious... What A/C did you use in your build? I didn't know TAF had that option.

[@3blades476]

Hey Creighton. Thanks for your comments. I've developed the AC myself. I am currently finalising the 2nd version that will be available from the factory soon.

[@samviation]

Hi Mike what seats did you install in your beautiful bird?

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Very nice!! Does your plane come with a parachute system?

[@3blades476]

Hi Dee-Dee. A parachute is available as an option on the Sling TSi but I opted not to have one installed.

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

@@3blades476 ok, thank you!! Your plane is really nice!!

[@danielhernandez9772]

I like the look of the instrument panel labels. Could you explain the process for creating the labels?

[@3blades476]

Hey Daniel. The panel is CNC routed carbon fibre. I then printed the text on with a UV flat bed printer. It was tricky getting the printed text to stick to the carbon so I sprayed a clear layer over everything.

[@geoffdrewer1978]

I noticed that you turned off the a/c for take off. How long before the power demands reduce enough to turn it back on?

[@3blades476]

I turn it off as a precaution. I’ve taken off with the AC on and noticed a slight drop in take-off performance. I normally turn it back on at 1000ft

[@geoffdrewer1978]

@@3blades476 I noticed your comment on the Byron trip (3 passengers & less fuel) that you didn't need to turn the A/C off. So I guess it's only an issue when fully loaded and you want every kW possible getting you off the ground quickly. I must say I do the same thing in my car for certain hills etc :) as it's the difference between getting up the hill in top gear vs downshifting.

[@gabrielchartrand6342]

Is that roof panel available to purchase, or was it a one off piece you got made?

[@3blades476]

Hi Gabriel. I have developed the overhead AC duct. It will be available soon.

[@jackmehoffer1037]

How about a checklist

[@frankquinby5502]

That’s a narrow runway at your home base

[@chetmyers7041]

Keeps your skills sharp!

[@Gyro-pilot]

Please PM me I have a few questions regarding the build

[@exportedafrican]

Husband is South African?

[@billr8667]

Nice video, but LOTS of distractions!