Flying The Sling TSi On A Windy Day

[@HeadShave28]

Gotta tell ya Mike, I’m really starting to love the Slings. Beautiful plane Thanks for the flight ..keep em coming.

[@iliasmardakis2714]

I can say that currently I fly the Belgian version of the S2, the Sonaca, and it is pretty much as they describe it, fun and light, forgiving and ready to let you feel all its vibrations and small noises, that are just how you get to recognise what is the plane telling you!

[@rallwest]

Hey Mike I have an idea for you. I've been following you and your reviews of all these aircraft and have enjoyed your videos. I think something that would make a huge difference for your viewing audience, at least for my anyway, would be if you made an Excell Spreadhseet and populated it with all the criteria you have amassed in your reviews. This would position you also as a reference for airplane buyers, and we could really compare in a more "hands on" context all the different aspects of the different planes. Things like "useful load, mpg, gallons per hour, cruise speed, max cruise speed, # of passengers, cost of kit, cost new, cost with builder assist, etc." What do you think?

[@767driver]

Just flew N135WT in 30 knot gusty winds and she handled like a dream! Thanks Barry and Jean!

[@chadpm11]

Sharp looking airplane, looks like you love it with the smirk smiling you had on your face from trying to keep a ear to ear smile from showing. Keep it up can't wait for you to finish yours.

[@jeanmarcbain9120]

Nice flight and aircraft. Mine is in production at TAF in South Africa. First TSI in France. Mike you gave me the reason to purchase it. Keep well and enjoy making yours.

[@kevinbutler9786]

It's right to the left of the G5. It's a blue knob. It's not manual like other planes. It has four settings and the FADEC controls it.

[@Tonys_Podium]

Being made in SA, are they more affordable planes?

[@fngonzo]

That is a huge smile you got there. Must be the Sling making you that happy!

[@bartholemunortan4239]

BEST AUDIO EVER for all of your videos loved the overlapping

[@bryantturner97]

Those Bose A20s look very nice! Good match for the plane.

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Thanks, Mike! Another excellent clip! Been in touch with Barry and heading to Torrence to take that test flight as soon as the dust settles with the Covid! Thanks for all your input!

[@TCFixerDude]

I enjoyed the ride - thanks Mike!

[@DougGoodrich]

Nice TSi demo Mike. Keep building!

[@Doctor-with-camera]

Amazing. Loving sling tsi just because of you

[@10lauset]

Nicely done. Cheers

[@asastrauss4801]

Your an inspiration to me so thank you

[@Z06C5]

Goods flying Mike. I rent sport cruisers from KADS. The LSA are a handful above 20kts. Light wing loading. Hopefully FAA will give us a weight increase. Help with gusty wind conditions. Nice landings bud. Like the AOA feature. Never used one. Cheers!

[@Strong-jw3et]

Hey mike Great vid to wake up to, you are living the dream well done 👍🏽🎖🛩🛩🛩

[@jdvaillancourt]

This is the first time I've seen a video that said "No views". Glad to be the first :)

[@rodandanner2132]

French Valley Airport is where I'm taking flying lessons. EFI aviation school. I noticed you landed using RWY 36. We always take off and land on RWY 18.

[@kevinbutler9786]

Even if the wind says 36? That seems a bit unsafe

[@rodandanner2132]

@@kevinbutler9786 ikr.

[@63nuke]

Glad it handled it well. Strong crosswinds are still a bit beyond my confidence level in my PiperSport although my instructor demonstrated high X-winds in it tnot long ago. I'm just not there yet, especially here in CO with the high 8000 ' DA to boot.

[@mittman9977]

Nice Job Mike! Cool Flight! Great Video!

[@RicoAbroad]

Would love to see a video about experimental/kit planes. You've inspired. Plan on purchasing a plane by fall

[@tratymorg]

That is beautiful scenery inside the TSI, thanks for sharing N66

[@tjonessc]

Very pretty aircraft, I would never have the confidence to build my own kit but I am interested to see how yours comes together.

[@rutu.9969]

Wow great video

[@Docinaplane]

The wind is our friend!

[@carlsonthomas]

Living the dream! Keep on keeping on! 😀👍🏻

[@carpediem6568]

Nobody does it better, Mike. But I would like to have seen some touch and goes, how well it performer in crosswind landings, the critical weakness of some newer planes.

[@MrCrs911]

The big smile says it all.

[@doranjaffas7351]

Coming into a strong headwind Mike, coming from I guess what some would call a senior pilot now although I don't feel like it or like I am,, is a good idea to keep your airspeed up a little bit in gusting conditions but if it is more of a headwind, shorten your approach so if you do have that uncomfortable sound of silence you can still make it to the runway. Excellent narration especially when you mentioned one must be sure of their skills and get comfortable in their airplane.

[@jatinrai1645]

Can you make a video compared to an SR20 as both have a parachute system

[@tratymorg]

so amazing !!!!!!!

[@tizwicky]

Mike was that TSI that you were flying have the Rotex 915 turbo? It seemed like it was climbing fast with a lot of authority!

[@BAZZAROU812]

Thousand a minute..

[@mojogrip]

Yup. Stay tuned for the video where we discuss the Rotax 915. It truly is a game changer.

[@scottselkey4460]

Greased it in!

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Mike, just thinking about your sling tsi and was wondering if you have builder assist who can sign off the annual condition inspection. If you are considered "the builder," as an EAB plane, you could sign off that inspection. Or, an A&P can do it - he charges for that service. Who would be paying for that?

[@Pareshdas89]

Hi mike, can u please make a video of refurbishing of an old plane lets say 50s or 60s and about the cost of it. It will be truly helpful.

[@reallynotpc]

You are selling the Sling really well!

[@triedproven9908]

She climbs good.

[@JudasTamad]

very scary uplift take off.

[@ctn830]

I wonder if sling plans on upgrading it’s TSI? Just like other planes or cars do every year

[@justNvlog]

I really like the slings but I'm still leaning towards the cirrus sr22

[@justNvlog]

@Tim Tully true but I'll admit, I'm lazy and impatient and don't want to build a plane lol

[@mojogrip]

SR22 is a fine plane Justin

[@andrewmorris3479]

justin m I love everything about the SR22 minus forward of the firewall. TSi is still 155-165 knots at altitude burning much less gas and as has already been said 1/3 the price of a new SR22T.

[@767driver]

justin m I have flown both and for the price the Cirrus can’t touch the Sling.

[@andrewmorris3479]

David Romig Agree, the TSi handles nicely doesn’t it? You also can’t beat the 915 iS right now.

[@petersonaugusto2100]

Glad to be the first , Captain.

[@1irlmike]

Thanks!!!!!

[@spinf0rk]

IFR equipped, but I’d wonder how stable a platform it is for real IFR. Cool video!

[@mojogrip]

Keep watching. Will demonstrate in future video.

[@valenz76]

Can you use this plane for family of four in international trips? Example N.Y. to central or South America?

[@kennyt2904]

That airplane was featured a while back as well as its owner. Seems he should have taken delivery by now.

[@joemclaughlin1020]

It looks like you and Jean have plenty of room in the cockpit. May I ask what size you and he are for some perspective?

[@supportmanagement]

How does the Sling TSI feel compared to a Cessna 172? Does it feel lighter. I know when I flew the Cessna 162 Skycatcher I was less than impressed. How does Sling compare?

[@AbsolutelyEverybody1]

Another great vid - nice work. A suggestion...you post a lot of vids on turboprop aircraft. Why dont you do a feature story video about the Fokker 50 aircraft. As I said it's just a suggestion. Keep up the great work. I'm from Australia. Cheers 😊👍

[@mojogrip]

Noted! I'll look it up thanks.

[@AbsolutelyEverybody1]

@@mojogrip thanks very much

[@N1377J]

Loved it one of your best Videos. N55563

[@videolifeca]

wind sock still not enough?

[@valenz76]

I am looking to buy or build an experiment plane that would accommodate family trips once or twice a year internationally

[@flexairz]

I would set the prop to the take-off setting on short final, just in case there is a need to go around.

[@scottmiller4711]

What? I believe it is a fixed pitch prop...

[@slightysykotic]

@@scottmiller4711 No it's not.

[@mojogrip]

@flexairz it's an easy switch if that were the case. @Scott, it's a constant speed prop that's electronically controlled. Almost works like a fixed pitch from pilot's stand point.

[@scottmiller4711]

MojoGrip Thanks Thanks, where in the cockpit is the prop control?

[@kevinbutler9786]

Good catch. That's in the checklist. They missed it. But if you knew Jean, he's a cowboy. Also a legend and an amazing aviator. I have never flown with anyone who has more of a command and feel of and airplane than him.

[@anthonymaida5718]

Thanks Mike Great Video Beautiful looking airplane.

[@garrygballard8914]

What was your ASL over the mtns ?

[@kevinbutler9786]

I fly with Jean to french valley often, we do 5500 there and are about 2k above them and 6500 on the way back and about 3k over them.

[@scottmiller4711]

What was the switch you were messing with on short final?

[@mojogrip]

flaps

[@robertfrederick9061]

It will be interesting to see a video of MOJO flying a sling without the right seater being hands on the right side stick.

[@kevinbutler9786]

They are flying a customers $300,000 plane. They borrowed it for the flight. I don't blame Jean for being careful.

[@austinstroot9910]

Nor is it a side stick

[@steilkurbler4973]

@@austinstroot9910 I think meant the stick on the right side. Like 'right side' stick, not right 'side stick'.

[@RxGuy95]

Hi Mike, any thoughts about adding de-icing equipment o the TSi?

[@mojogrip]

I thought about it but don't think I will. Ice just brings up more complication and risk to manage. Best to avoid it all together.

[@RxGuy95]

Agreed. Would be a good safety/backup. If you have suggestions or ideas for options, would make a cool video discussing the various de-icing options.

[@mojogrip]

@@RxGuy95 cool I'll look into that.

[@antoniobranch]

Who landed the plane, you or the copilot?

[@BAZZAROU812]

Hey dumb question.. Do those seat belts get uncomfortable.. I see a lot of folks have pads for their shoulders.

[@mojogrip]

Nope, didn't even feel them through the entire flight.

[@767driver]

Almost identical to belts in your automobile, very comfortable. Didn’t even feel them entire flight.

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Hey Mike! How much right rudder do you need on take-off and climb in the TSI compared to the Sling 2? How about the performance overall in the wind? What a beautiful plane! Go MojoGrip Go!:-)

[@mojogrip]

Not more than usual. I've noticed more input on the rudder in the Sling 2. When you're flying either or, it just reflex. You automatically apply as much as you need.

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

@@mojogrip did you get much transition time while you were out? I am starting with Phil in an S2 at the academy. Very excited. But can't wait to get in the TSI. Thanks for the inspiration! Can't wait to see you flying yours!

[@mojogrip]

I did as much flying as I could in 10 days 😁. I did fly the TSi on my last flight which was great. More flying to do when I cone back. What license or rating are you working on?

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

@@mojogrip I saw you were working on your IFR in the Sling 2. I am just getting my private. But I took the Sling 8 week online IFR course with Phil. He has me flying out of Torrance in xplane in prep for our lessons. I can't wait to see how much more work has been done on your bird since I saw it last. I loved the TSI you flew. Was that Jean's ?

[@iRepairAutos]

Nice video. Please invest in a dead cat for your microphone. It kills wind noise.

[@ormandhunter3546]

Mike, how many knots crosswind component did you have?

[@mojogrip]

Honestly don't remember

[@raffaelesilletti156]

Why do they sell this plane who seems to be a great plane only in kit and no also just already built?

[@gordonirving1967]

Hey Mike, do you know how the Slings do in icy conditions?

[@mojogrip]

They don't lol. Well truth is I would not know because I don't plan to fly in icy conditions. No FIKI onboard.

[@JLFerguson]

Mike, where can I find the costs to buy the Sling TSi ready to fly?

[@mojogrip]

You can't lol no owner or builder is selling at the moment. You would have to build one or have the factory do a quick build for you

[@JLFerguson]

MojoGrip OK I re-read my comment. It didn’t read correctly. I’m not that ignorant! Haha. If you go to the Sling website and select purchase aircraft they provide a drop down menu with options for which aircraft type you want. One of the options is “ready to fly”. That’s what I was referring to. I understand you can’t buy it completely built. I was just looking for a total build cost. Thanks!

[@georges.]

Being a 4 passenger plane means this is not an LSA? Would that make it Certified?

[@mojogrip]

No it makes it experimental. LSA can carry a passenger.

[@benderaviation]

Flying into French Valley makes me nervous

[@mojogrip]

😂at first, but it builds your communication skills for sure.

[@kevinbutler9786]

It's a circus out there for sure but if you keep your head on a swivel and take long wide turns, it's not that bad. I pass over the runway high, go past about a mile before I turn back into the downwind. But I have had some close calls in the past.

[@NorthwestAeronaut]

Why no cockpit audio?

[@mojogrip]

This will change soon. I stopped using the audio jacks because they go in/out. When my plane is finished, I'm hard wiring the cam and recording my audio wirelessly via bluetooth

[@NorthwestAeronaut]

Look forward to it! 👍

[@mahmodhasn6064]

How match maney

[@davidburton4582]

What was the flight itself like?

[@mojogrip]

It was nice, barely any traffic in the air, and we flew back when the sun was setting. didn't have enough battery to capture the whole thing.

[@jeromes5141]

Loving the Sling Mike, but it's too far out of my range boss. 1st I was looking at the C-172, then Piper Cherokee , followed by the warrior and finally I decided that the Mooney M20C is the plane of choice. Affordable, reliable, and fast. Hope to get a decent one with good ifr platform. Bless.

[@mojogrip]

Good choice!

[@kevinbutler9786]

Have fun paying an A&P $100+ an hour to fix it after every other flight. That's a 70 year old airplane. With a Sling you pay up front but the operating costs are pennies. That sling cruises at 7.1 gph at max eco cruise, not 12, uses mogas that is half price of low lead and virtually never breaks. And if it does, it's usually small and YOU can fix it yourself. That mooney will cost you up to $20k or more per year in maintenance if you fly it often. 70 year old avionics, 70 year old engine, 70 year old airframe. Again, good luck. I'd rather just pay the loan and never worry. I've been at the sling pilot academy since the first TSI came to the hangar. It has about 500 hours on it now after about 16 months and it never breaks. It's had small issues of course but I can't remember it ever being grounded except the time Rotax grounded every 915is for the valves. But they personally flew a rotax guy in to replace the valves and payed for everything. So my point is that in aviation you pay, either up front or on the back end but everybody pays.

[@waqarsyed6641]

Mike

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Mike, far be it from me to tell you what you should do, but here's what you should DO. :) Get a check ride in a sling - it's an airplane! They all mostly fly the same. Get your check ride, then YOU fly the the plane - with NO instructor on board. You are acting like John F. Kennedy - he always had an instructor flying with him. You need to be ON YOUR OWN, Bro. You can't go anywhere in that Sling without a IFR rating. The Wx changes drastically in 50 miles . The IFR rating is tough - costs around 7 to 10K. That's the easy part. The training is HARD. The Instrument exam is HARD. Flying VFR is a piece of cake - close your eyes and push in the throttle. NOT IFR. Lots to think about. FIRST, get your sling check ride and fly by yourself. I'm telling you like it is. Good luck.

[@Eagle44]

♾😎☮

[@paulgraham5370]

Jealous, I guess it's an ok reaction for a wannabe (ME) But I get to go along for pennies!

[@slavasandsglam]

The music is good but much brtter without it