We've FINALLY Decided which SLING to BUILD

Today's Route: CYVK 0S7 KSVE KTOA
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[@Grant82gc]

After at least 10 years of watching your channel I went for my introductory flight the other day and I have signed myself up for lessons. I would have done it earlier but I had budget constraints. Thank you for the motivation and inspiration Josh! Btw: ill be learning in a Sling 2.

[@LRobichauxIV]

Do it! You will not regret it.

[@casualobserver9113]

Congratulations! I live my aviation dreams vicariously through this channel since health and finances don’t let me do it for real. You have an unbelievable adventure ahead of you!

[@willmcsweeney7101]

Don’t give in, don’t lose hope, and fight for it! Welcome to the sky’s

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Get er done! It’s 100% worth it!

[@billkinzler3773]

Good decision making Josh not to be pressured to hurry through before takeoff checklist and also Not choose the closer end of runway to accept slight tailwind departure. That’s what professional pilots do.

[@greatlakesflyer6099]

I was just going to comment on the same thing. Kept to his briefing and didn’t change for a last minute decision to save time.

[@Matt-pz4we]

The runway choice at the beginning of the video is a good lesson that if you feel iffy at all, choose the safer less convenient option. Risk avoidance (completely taking the risk off the table) is better than risk mitigation when possible.

[@marsgal42]

Runway 05 is uphill and you climb out over the city. Runway 23 is downhill and you climb out over the lake. The prevailing winds usually favour 23.

[@rockstar83301]

Hi, Im Sean Elison. Back in 1998 i was a whipping 28 yrs old and just learning to fly, I had a friend that owned a cessna 150, very brown with a canery yellow tail lol. I learned in Bethel Alaska, all my friends were pilots so i never had a shortage of knowlage at my disposal. My instructor was same age as me and we loved flying together. I also worked as ground crew at a small Alaskan bush airline, we did mail, groceries and ppl. I got to pretty much go out with any of the pilots, my favorite pilot was a guy named robert, well we had two roberts so 1 was robert the other bob. Robert had several thousands of hours as he was getting close to retirement he flew our islander, wat a plane. Robert has flown all over the usa and some other countries in his carrer, his knowlage was worth every hour of listening and he and all of our pilots helped me in every aspect of learning to fly and in my ground schooling. Unfortunately one day at work i got severely injured, and was unable to work anymore. Well needless to say I was unable to fimish my flight training, which really is sad i was going for my commercial license to be a bush pilot. Not only did i have the pilots at my job as friends and teachers, but most of the pilots and even the tower crew at bethel airport were all very helpful and supportive. My best friend the 172 pilot at my job, his name is Stewart hes from AZ. as was Bob, and bob had a flight school in Prescott. dont know what it was called. well its now 2025 and i was never able to achieve my dream, something i had promised my late grandpa i would do, but it is ok, i can still kinda fly thanks to Xplane and Microsoft flight simulator, both are amazing simulators. I will be trying to build a home cockpit, not with motion but just a moch up of a twin enginf as I love to fly the King Air and The Beech 1900D my favorite planes, but the C150 as funny looking as it was will always hold a special place in my heart. I thank you and your wife i assume shes your wife lol, sorry if im wrong, but thank you for this video I just found your channel and I subscribed. You let me go on a journey that i can only imagine was super epic. thank you and everyone involed. Sean Elison❣❣🤘🤘🤘

[@erinb6530]

If ya know ya know, my Tsi aka Rosie is the best aircraft I have ever flown..... It's on rails with great manners, fasssst and I couldn't agree more about the view of the wing out the window. Welcome to the family ❤

[@wairworthy]

Congrats, you two! Can’t wait to see the finished airplane.

[@Aviation101]

Formation in the homebuilts?

[@wairworthy]

@@Aviation101definitely. I won’t be able to keep up though 😂

[@Michael-k3d]

What a relief. I would have seriously questioned your judgement if you had chosen the Highwing. I have been following your channel since the beginning…I’m now set for another 10 years. Thank you 🫡👍😀

[@markzhangMA261]

I met you and Chelsea for the first time during your meet-and-greet session at AirVenture 2024. And I asked you the question: “I’m a loyal 172 pilot, and it’s great to see experienced aviation folks like you two choose to fly what everyone else’s flying. It makes me and many others feel well represented & connected to your aviation stories. But do you have anything higher performance planned in the future?” Josh told me: “We are not quite ready to share that yet, but stay tuned, it’s coming.” Six months later, I finally got to see what you had planned. Congratulations! And it’s very comforting to hear that 80991 and 3056X are here to stay (I specifically paid visits to them during AirVenture 2024!). Looking forward to your next and many more great videos!

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Me too! I met them both and both Cessna’s at AirVenture 2024!

[@jsarkozy]

Best channel on youtube...the quality of the content is absolutely the best. Glad you went with the TSI..... that was my hope! looking forward the the unboxing.

[@patpliley5535]

Not only is the flying Great and Real the videography is some of the best. Looking forward to the TSI unboxing and build. Also more wonderful informative flying. Keep up the great work, I enjoy both of you and your flying input.

[@richnash82]

Wow, that clip of you flying a tomahawk brought back some powerful memories. I remember that video and it holds a special place in my heart because it was during that time I was learning to fly the very same type of aircraft while working toward my private pilot’s license. Fast forward nine years, and I’m now a commercial pilot flying a Boeing 737 around Europe. Your videos were a tremendous source of inspiration and motivation throughout my training. During challenging moments, I often thought back to your passion and dedication, which helped fuel my determination to keep pushing forward. Thank you for sharing your journey and for being a positive influence in the world of aviation. Your work has had a lasting impact on my career, and I’m truly grateful. Wishing you all the best and continued success!

[@thomasyuhas]

This has been your best series of videos. You have the best production aviation videos! Congrats to you guys.

[@av8rk9]

Josh ... this was a lot of editing to tell this story like you did ... BRAVO !!

[@k87upkid]

Glad you went with the TSI; such a beautiful, high-performance plane and will be neat to see something other than another high-wing on the channel.

[@Gingypilot]

Nice choice! I like that on low wing the wing gets out of your sight line during the most important parts of a flight. Checking final before departure, maneuvering in the pattern, etc. It’s a really sexy beast too!!

[@scottbeyer101]

Great storytelling! I (nearly) teared up at "Josh, you wanna switch planes?" "Absolutely not." Chelsea's joyous reaction was priceless. Have fun kids!

[@hopeistheanthem24]

Truth

[@ClearedAsFiled]

I've flown both Cessna and Piper aircraft and i think these SLING planes are frickin AWESOME 😊....i prefer the TSi...after all, has anyone ever seen a high wing bird?

[@baero2019]

Congratulations! Amazing video. My build-assist Sling TSi is going into paint next month, and I might take it for the trip out to Oshkosh this year. Can't wait to follow along your build journey!

[@brianberezowski5352]

CONGRATULATIONS from CYQT👍🇨🇦👍. I had guessed you were going to pick the High Wing. Either way, you’ll both have an AWESOME “office” with an AMZING view with the TSI. LOVIN all your videos, GREAT content, GREAT story telling, AWESOME visuals and I ALWAYS learn something new about some facet of aviation. THANK YOU for sharing your adventures and journey. Looking forward to the up coming series on the TSI build. 👍🇨🇦👍

[@pjotrtje0NL]

31:15 The first time I flew a low wing Rotax, after years of Cessna172s, was exactly this feeling. I wish you guys a great deal of fun building and flying the TSi!

[@chris2906]

Great choice on the TSI! It’s not all about content on the model you fly. It’s about flying and the adventure of flying. You’ve proven that over and over. Keep growing your channel, you’re life and you’re family. Fan for life.

[@andyrechenberg]

Congrats on the choice of the TSi. It's definitely my choice for when I pull the trigger and start a build. Thanks for sharing all the great moments. Cheers, Flux.

[@sniderje]

So so thrilled for this new adventure for you as you build! Always love seeing the journey you and Chels are on. Thank you for all the time you both put into filming and producing. I’m always captivated by your eye for framing amazing shots, and your gift for storytelling. And mostly, just thrilled for Chelsea and the life y’all are creating.

[@bunnychowmuncher]

Congrats on your choice - both are great aircraft and thanks for supporting South Africa from a South African Canadian and make sure the Sling guys also give you a biltong machine with that kit. You're an awesome couple who make great videos so have loads if fun in your new aircraft when it is built.

[@actschp1]

I am watching this after seeing two of the biggest aviation catastrophes in decades. I applaud your channels focus on safety and professionalism.

[@ViperHummel]

While I lean towards the HW for the views, I can totally understand the enjoyment of seeing a sleek wing being framed by those mountains; an extra reminder that you’re soaring above it all. You guys chose well! Looking forward to seeing it come together!

[@Granddesignlandscape]

I love the color schemes on your Cessna‘s! Maybe there should be blue on the TSI somewhere to tie them all together? Maybe error on the retro side of paint schemes?

[@tomreedy4198]

This was one of my most anticipated videos ever and it didn’t disappoint. What a beautiful adventure! The TSI seems like a great choice. On to the build!

[@alanrenney3777]

Josh and Chelsea you have chosen one of the most awesome aircraft to continue your careers in. My friend sells and deals in the sling aircraft and it is a phenomenal. Good luck with your choice and happy flying. The Bald Griffin

[@pilotleader]

Josh, as a longtime subscriber, I've enjoyed this footage and material. I'm really looking forward to more flying adventures in your TSI, and having access to a high and low fleet is ideal for your channel! Keep up the great work!

[@maxsouthoz2932]

I was surprised when you went for the low wing, but totally agree with your decision. Cheers.

[@pilotpeego1820]

Good choice! Congrats!

[@livendive]

Nice, I hope you have fun with the build and the finished TSI is everything you hope for and more. I've been wrestling with the same decision and finally pulled the trigger and ordered high wing kits this past Friday, mostly for the easier ingress/egress (I'm significantly older than you, routinely take my 75 lb dog with me, and have family & friend passengers who are significantly older than me) but also for the better views of the beautiful landscapes below me. Both seem to be great aircraft, and the increased speed, larger body of builder knowledge, and lower price point of the TSI are all attractive.

[@johnheard7692]

I was thinking one of each

[@ibgarrett]

This is the only correct answer.

[@srinivasnyayapathi9083]

Even I thought so.

[@raymcnaught2368]

Awesome to and from videos, Epic flight, thanks for posting. I learned to fly in a brand new pair of Piper Tomahawks (1982's) and have always preferred low wings. I feel almost a little claustrophobic not seeing the sky out the side windows. Needless to say I think you made the right choice with the TSI, it really looks like an awesome aircraft. Currently flying a Van's RV-12 with a Rotax 912iS. While not as fast as the TSI it perfectly fits my mission going into retirement as it is very economical and has similar speed to my last plane, an Archer II. Having built this RV-12, I am really interested in and looking forward to the upcoming build videos. Also, I am so happy you found Chels the two of you make for a great team in aviation, YouTubing, and Life, Enjoy!

[@johndowning4244]

One of your most epic productions. Incredible.

[@abaird1234]

Well, if I were in the fortunate position of choosing a Sling (and I dearly wish I was !) you know what ?.... It would be a very expensive day out as I'd have to have one of all of them. I think each of them is beautiful and that includes JP's taildragger too - all look great aeroplanes. Love the videos - they just seem to get better and better. Safe skies, happy flying ....

[@tjwilliams7246]

Awesome Video !!! Great job and very happy for you all and the choice looks amazing !! Thanks for sharing. take care

[@Fast351]

Color me unsurprised 😃 As soon as Chelsea fell in love with the TSi I knew what you were building. Great choice. I've been eyeing the TSi as well as a Rans S21 for my next adventure. Completely different planes but surprisingly capable of a similar mission.

[@Nfredible]

This is easily one of the best content flight films I have seen. Thank you for sharing.

[@KevinBowling-mh4bo]

You made the right choice. TSi all the way! Good luck to you all as you get started soon!

[@davidwhite2812]

I wish I had known you were going to fly over my home at Santa Clarita. I would have gone out and given you a wave. thank you for all the great videos. I’ve been following since you were in High School and look forward to many more. especially the build.

[@danielruff4632]

I’m happy with your choice to build the TSI!! That is my choice!! I’m a Mooney owner and that’s the only one I’d ever replace her with! Happy birthday, Josh! Yours is one day ahead of mine!!

[@FarmLaurel]

Congrats on the new wings Josh. Well deserved!!!!

[@keithrogers5832]

Good choice! I watched MOJO grip build his and then seen it at OSH. What a nice aircraft. I think that you will be extremely happy.

[@elijahcavin1054]

I can't wait to watch a new aviation 101 plane! Glad y'all are keeping the old gals!

[@Aviation101]

Absolutely! Staying true to our Cessnas while marshaling in a new age.

[@easttexan2933]

What a great trip !! So glad you picked the TSI. Both are fine looking aircraft but the low wing is so sporty looking. Keep us posted on paint scheme and interior colors too.

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Great video guys! I really did enjoy this one and I am so glad that you have finally made a decision on building a Sling! Personally, I was always hoping you would go with the TSI as it is faster, a very sleek, looking low wing and changes things up over the Cessna’s that you already own! 😅 🥳 overall I couldn’t be more excited to see this next chapter starting for you guys, and I definitely hope to see lots more filming with the Cessna’s and the new upcoming TSI! Cheers 🥂 my friends! What an excellent video, do you plan to have the TSI functional by Oshkosh 2025? I would love to see it in person once it’s done as I’m sure would many others! -Caleb 😊

[@anthonygarza7609]

So happy for you both, I feel like either would have been a great choice. I had an idea for your new N number, and went to see if it was available. I guess great minds think alike!

[@jimocampo3343]

Congratulations on the TSI The only thing the lap space. I fly a diamond DA40, which is a fun quick plane. I do miss lap space.

[@love2fly00]

Congratulations! Great pick! Love your quality content!

[@fargoaerials3456]

Thats a sexy AF plane. I fly in a friend's RV occasionally, and on a long trip i think that HUGE center console and the stick would be rather constricting. On long trips in my Piper, and especially if im solo, i like to swing my legs over to the pax side. Being able to change leg position frequently is really nice!

[@_FNQ]

Wow, really looking forward to watching this build unfold. You guys are putting together a fantastic stable of aircraft. Love it👌👌

[@stephenreese5921]

Half Dome to the right. El Capitan to the left. I’ve climbed both!

[@ej1782]

Cool, I climbed Nutcracker and Braille Book. What a beautiful view of the Valley from above!

[@theflyinglife1]

Got a Comanche and I love the low wing. But oh man am I jealous of High wing owners when I see their hangars or camping setups.

[@diverbob8]

I understand that there is an allure to the low wing, for me however, there is an overpowering factor. That is that the high wing puts a large part of the plane in the shade. That moderating of cockpit temp, IR exposure of the seats and dash, etc. is very important. Then there is the wait in line sweltering all the while in the southern heat....For me, it's no doubt, the high wing.

[@nunyabidness3075]

Latitude makes a difference on how to best reach altitude. 😎 When I was selling planes, the high wing did make a big difference in a lot of buyer’s decisions.

[@billlyl3725]

Awesome. Good luck on the build and glad you're keeping the Cessnas. It's so fun watching and rooting for you on your aviation journey!!

[@wpierce57]

My first comment was, "Happy Wife, happy life". I know you like the Mooney, I had a J model for a number of years and looking at your "wing" shots looked a lot like looking over the Mooney wing. I miss that view. I now look at sails rather than wings but I sure miss the Mooney.

[@jbreezy101]

Enjoy the water views. Those are awesome too!

[@Will2FlyHigh]

I owned a Diamond DA40 and did my Instrument and Commercial ratings in it. I absolutely loved that plane... fantastic handling, good speed and fuel economy, but not as much load capacity as I would have liked. My only issue that I'd point out is that anytime getting in or out of the plane with precipitation would result in rain falling into the cockpit and getting the seats, controls and - and if it were windy - possibly the very expensive electronics wet. Also, with the low wing, it could get pretty hot in the cockpit when on the ground... which mitigated with altitude gained after takeoff.

[@gregagee4328]

Great choice; that would be mine as well. The TSI seems like it has all positives!

[@KevinW8BRY]

Love your decision. Great series, beautiful scenery. Can’t wait to see the build process.

[@beyforghani7962]

Good choice to build a TSI. You need a low wing to add to your fleet! Many happy landings :)

[@AV8WithWayde]

Understandable. I guess I’d probably go with a low wing as well to switch up the flight view and aircraft option.

[@TakingOff]

Great video guys!!

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

Thx Dan! See you soon

[@Nicky.Stiles]

Another great video Josh & Chelsea, thank you! Good with your new project! 🎉

[@nigelappleton2963]

What a relief. I would have seriously questioned your judgement if you had chosen the Highwing. You already have two high wings so if a film absolutely demands the view down you already have it covered.

[@william4292]

At 36:00 in your vid, Half-Dome is 3/4 screen from the left, up-down center and El Capitan is the BIG rock just to the left of center in the bottom foreground.

[@memurfmemurf]

I’ve landed at Dorthy Scott when coming down from Kelowna. It’s a beautiful place - glad you got to experience it.

[@marsgal42]

I learned to fly in low wing planes (Piper Cherokee) but have flown high wing as well (mainly Cessna 172). My plane is a low wing, Beech Musketeer. The visibility is excellent because you sit on the leading edge of the wing. I'm planning a trip south this summer, just got my Customs sticker. I expect to clear U.S. Customs at 0S7 just as you did.

[@CheckSixAviation]

All of the reasons why you choose to build the TSI are why I love flying low wings, Josh. Can’t wait to see your progress. See you at the YT chat at OSH!

[@beltrams]

Houlton, Maine has a tiny airport that is nevertheless an international airport. Upon notice, customs officials drive out from the Interstate 95 border crossing with Woodstock, New Brunswick. It's about 3 minutes away.

[@alejandronovoa8188]

Tsi is really nice, I like your pilot decisions (rwy 05 ) weather no clear….

[@richardgreen6857]

Really enjoyed the long format of this entire series. Congratulations on building your dream airplane! Looking forward to all the new content that will follow!

[@Clif_Brown]

Congratulations on your TSI choice! Awesome filming and story. This video caused a flashback: I went to Kindergarten and 1st grade in Susanville, CA in 1962

[@william4292]

Congratulations on your decision! I am glad that you both came to the same conclusion independently. I would have made the same choice - the increased performance is a serious draw for me (as I ride a 147HP moto and love every minute to it)! I look forward to following you both through the build and especially the birth of your new "child"! Best of luck to you both!

[@barrysimmons5489]

Congratulations! Greetings from SC. So happy for Y'all, that yer able to manage all three. Wishing you both every sucess in your new plane venture. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing. 🤎🇺🇲 👋😎

[@tigerdad777]

Great choice! Your videos are all first-class. Congratulations on your relationship and accomplishments.

[@dukebeach1]

Can’t go wrong with either. Congratulations to you both.

[@Kyzyl_Tuva]

Josh and Chelsea , thank you for these fantastic videos. Love you guys!

[@andydaniel3070]

You did more flying in those two days than I've managed in the last year. Glad you've made your decision, although I think it was a pretty foregone conclusion from the moment of Chelsea's first flight in the TSi.

[@ianrobertson5128]

Congrats to you both. Watch all your videos and enjoy every minute of them. As soon as I saw the TSi, I knew it was the one. Happy building this amazing aircraft. Can't wait for the videos.

[@letyourlightshine8646]

I’m glad you went with the TSI. Variety is the spice of life, and now you have a HW 172, and a higher performance LW Sling!!!

[@andrewhayward9539]

Yes!!!! TSI!!!!! So happy for you guys! That's my favourite one too. Can't wait to watch the content of you guys building it. Love it

[@DerekRobinsonTech]

I had a feeling you both were going to choose the TSI, congratulations, I'm looking forward to more great content!!

[@siersmar]

Building an airplane together is a great intersection of both your passions. Congratulations 🎉

[@FlyingSteveUK]

Excellent film : beautiful shots 👌... and living a lot of our dreams!

[@HiTechRob]

I actually love that you see the low wing in your videos. It adds character and a real aviator perspective that you don't get with the high wing.... I haven't heard the verdict yet, but I typed this while watching your video. I hope you went with the TSi!

[@Tourn4x4]

Congrats on the TSI guys, That would handle Amazing if its anything like the Bristell NG5 that I learned to fly which is also a low wing with Rotax Engine, Love your Aeronautical decision making skills with that take off with Potential Tail Wind, great example of a Proficient Pilot.

[@veritasmanagement18]

Congrats Josh! You two will love the TSI.

[@jturner9066]

I have one word for your video. BRAVO!

[@redeyerabbittubing]

I knew it! TSi to me is what made Sling special imo 🎉 cya at KTOA

[@moerudyk790]

Canada was glad to have you all fly in and enjoy our Homeland! Come back soon! Was a great trip to watch love your videos.

[@IRSHADKHAN-ij7pu]

Thank you!

[@Fly_With_Henry]

Congrats guys!! Excited for y’all! Awesome choice! 🤘🏼🫡

[@marceloskyrioca]

Good choice. As much as I like my M20K, I've always wanted to own something I built. The Sling TSI has a beautiful, slick design. One of these days…

[@jbuntin]

Great choice!!….suggestion if I may…use the same interior and panel layout of the demo plane….they, both planes, look awesome….have really enjoyed this amazing ride!…keep the videos coming.

[@questionmark4348]

Glad you enjoyed your trip to B.C, Can't wait to see the build.... Congrat's

[@KnivesFAST]

Congrats. That's one sweet machine. Looking forward to future content. Great vid!

[@skyepilotte11]

Epic flight,people and terrain. Good choice on the low wing...happy building.

[@hopeistheanthem24]

This is awesome! So happy for y'all! I'm not crying..you are!