10 Things I Hate About This Airplane

[@dennisperkins9318]

When replace the door seals make sure the seam is at the bottom of the door with no gap in it to prevent air or water from getting into the cabin!

[@timbacchus]

Having been a plane owner since 74 please do not say bad things about your plane. Being so close to your plane they have ears and if they hear anything other than praise they will bite you real soon and you will regret saying anything derogatory about it.

[@EJWash57]

Love it! So true.

[@RobMaitland]

Just like a spouse!

[@derekduckitt5900]

Oh no Mike, that's terrible. I am South African and feel badly about this. I met Mike Blyth a while ago and I'm going to suggest you buy a new version immediately! And you are welcome to donate the old one to me 😆

[@EJWash57]

Sneaky...

[@DdDd-ss3ms]

Spoiled brother LOL

[@michaelsacco1463]

First world problems

[@schandler68]

If you do not like the constant clicking just leave the fob in the plane while you're doing your PreFlight checks problem solved

[@ProPilotPete]

Your seat issue was resolved in the aero coupe, they had a flap of leather/material that hung down on the front of the seat, you flipped it up to cover the seat while getting in and out, to keep you from getting the seat dirty. Research it, simple but clever.

[@steveyoung6787]

You ( supposedly) built it. There if you don't like it you have no one to blame but yourself. You could have made the hole for the tow bar bigger, the seats slide easier..... You are the builder !!

[@EJWash57]

No 'supposedly' about it. The amount of "assist" in "builder assist" of this airplane was overwhelming. So much that the FAA will be revisiting the topic.

[@dronepilot260rc]

Hey Mojo! I’m about to begin my Aviation career. I mean I have a few yrs of rc planes but I’m going to attend flight school next spring to get my Private license 🙌

[@tomdyer1446]

I flew a Grumman for quite a while. To get in, you slide the canopy back and step in similar to the Sling. But, the seat bottom is Velcro into the seat back, and it can pivot up. So, what you do is struck your right foot in (on the pilots side), lift the cushion up with your heel, then step into the seat base (not the cushion). When you pull your other for in, it goes to the floor, your right foot follows to the floor which releases the cushion, then you but sure firmly on the seat.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

What😂

[@deansmith8720]

You need to check out the door seals from Knots 2U aircraft company, they make some high quality seals. I installed a set on my Cessna 182 and they work great and are easy to install.

[@gramparob]

The heater is marginal, you could add that to the list. I’m thinking of putting in heated seats, which is why I put the third alternator in. The other thing I have an issue with is the stiffness of the rudders. I didn’t catch it until too late, but the plane is so coordinated that you barely need to use rudders. I hope it will loosen up in time. All of the other bearings I milled out a little so they are not sticky. I love how smooth the stick is in my plane. N356TM

[@mattym8]

Third alternator? Your engine bay is all alternators. Lol. I kid… the things you can do in an experimental. Need more amps? Add an alternator.

[@flightsimguides]

Can u build a custom door that’s easier to step into the sling TSI? Like the Mooney 20?

[@jamespieper9606]

Sounds like you are talking yourself into a new plane!🤣

[@EJWash57]

It's okay to remove the shipping packing from that tow bar. If you want cushioning/protection in the area where the bar is close to the wheel pant, use bicycle handlebar wrapping.

[@OneAlphaMike]

Hey Mike! I bought a telescoping towbar from Bogert Aviation. It collapses to a very small size, takes up virtually no room in my baggage compartment. Also, there is a way to get in and out of the front without stepping on the seats. Hard to explain, but maybe I'll show you next time I see you. (We should organize a Sling fly-in!) Thankfully I didn't have any of the other issues you mentioned. Props to @EvanBrunye!

[@kmartinhd1]

Hey @OneAlphaMike what was the model you purchased? I checked out their website and I don’t see the one you mentioned.

[@kmartinhd1]

Nvm. I see it now. Didn’t notice the drop-down option. Doh! 04M-SLING is the model # …

[@mattym8]

Guys with RVs put a piece of carpet down on the seat to step on. Before sitting down, throw it in the back. A carpet sample is about the right size.

[@tonyhindle8099]

I have always taught any young person in my life that the two worst words that they should never say are "I HATE", and "I CAN'T". Keep up the great content Mike.

[@mannyyalda8725]

Hello Mike, it's always fun watching your videos. I love the Sling TSi and one of the reasons is watching your videos praising the design. How could you hate that beautiful plane? As others mentioned these are simple fixes. I just recently flew with the legend Jean d'Assonville on a new Sling TSi in LA and it was absolutely amazing. I'm working so hard to put a budget together and start building one God willing.

[@scorpionbradford]

Did u contact the factory about your complaints?

[@brystl8290]

LOL… wanna rethink that sling vs. RV10 vid?? ;)

[@ChiliStyles]

the wheel pants on my gen 1 sr-20 have been the biggest issue ive had. they're also before a redesign to get to the valve stems

[@DoogieFresh]

Mike, why don't you put a cloth over your seat so you step on that instead of the seat? Once you're seated, pull out the cloth, fold it and put it away.

[@davidburston1347]

I use an old towel

[@jetshine9985]

What was wrong with your brake install? And what was fixed? Also, if you don’t like the tow bar, it’s pretty easy to steer this plane by pushing down on the vertical stab fairing to lift the nose off the ground, and then just pivoting the plane on the mains. Just like a C172.

[@lnomgaudas1307]

You have a complaint and hate the brakes, but it is due to improper installation? Hmm. Didn't you build it? :) Keep the good work up! Like your videos

[@scottfranco1962]

With respect to the backlight issue, I used to have my garmin backlights set to "automatic", and I also found it annoying. Later the avionics guys changed it to operate off the lighting rheostat that operates the old style lights. I find that essential at night when you want to get the panel lights really low for night visibility. In fact, one of my instruments had a (to me bazzare) feature that if the rheostat was set to low, it went full bright. The maker explained that this was a "fail safe". That instrument is no longer in the panel.

[@davidburston1347]

Same, I keep my G3X lighting in manual.

[@BillHustonPodcast]

It's really a beautiful airplane. You did a great job putting it together.

[@DFMurray]

Man that paint job is amazing. I love how at sunset it gives it almost a brunt bronze look.

[@alexgeorge2993]

Considering how you are pretty much an ambassador for Sling they should upgrade your seat etc, tight wads.

[@chrisrose1508]

Does the design of the nose wheel tow lugs prevent FBOs from moving your plane with a tug?

[@ultralightaviationchannelf9079]

Nice shades!

[@exoticflorida2360]

Issue 1: It’s experimental. You built the plane. Drill the front wheel pant hole out larger. Issue 2: lubricate your seat mechanism. Issue 3: leave the key in the plane after you first walk up to preflight. Seems like an obvious fix. If I’m washing my f350 with the key in my pocket it’ll lock and unlock every time I wipe a door handle. So I don’t keep the key in my pocket. Issue 4: sounds like an electrical/voltage or wiring issue. Again, you’re 51% builder if done through build assist. Note that every single photocell auto brightness I have ever experienced in avionics is less effective than manual. I always use manual whether it’s on Garmin systems I have most experience with or AFS and Dynon avionics. Issue 5: get a high wing if you don’t want to step on seats. Many aircraft this is the only option, so not TSI specific by any means. Issue 6: install the correct size gaskets to keep the air out. Again, you technically handled 51% of the items during the build process. Put the seam on the bottom. Issue 7: acknowledging that the issue with the brakes was the installation… so I don’t know how you could “hate” the plane for that. Issue 8: ran out of things to complain about. You stated in the video that saying these are things you hate about the TSI is harsh. Then you proceed to title the video that way and use it in every bit of on screen text after filming and saying that. Just a click bait video with no real substance. Generally you have great videos, but this one was just a witch hunt.

[@nhflyguy]

Hey thanks Mojo! I'm seriously leaning towards the TSI when I get ready to build in about 5 years.

[@EJWash57]

Sling, or what other design?

[@stewartw.9151]

I owned and flew a Grumman AA1 for 16 years. Take a look at the super-simple towbar set up on that aircraft, will solve your problem! Also look at the seat on the AA1, where the part u you sit on is hinged and you flip it up with your foot and then stand on the very strong tubular mainspar before sliding in. If the Sling does not have a handy mainspar in there, maybe the actual floor beneath the seat is strong enough to stand on?

[@ler3968]

I'm glad to see your lookback review. Customer reviews are more meaningful 6-12 mos after the purchase of any product. I like to buy new designs in a car, bikes, etc until a model has been out a year or two.

[@musictheoryexcel7578]

Mike, I Love The Way You Describe These Issues. For Me It Is "Seats"

[@manxman5000]

Thanks for posting these points. As you mentioned quite nit picky things, some of which have already been addressed in the new models. But I get it these things would annoy me too. That being said I’m looking at this, new vs a JMB VL3 or a resale Cirrus. But I think for overall value I think the TSI is amazing.

[@froggyziffle]

Stepping on the seat is a "feature" of low wing airplanes with gull wing doors. Generally getting in and out of high wing airplanes is much easier.

[@cessna177flyer3]

And that second door is a big benefit in terms of safety and comfort.

[@froggyziffle]

@@cessna177flyer3 I owned a Cardinal for 10 years. My elderly mother could get in and out no problem.

[@EchoKilo]

You should throw some towels down on the seats to step on. That’s what I did with my boat,same issue. Drove me nuts when people stepped on the seats with shoes on. Beautiful plane.

[@lorencooper1287]

Will the upgrade these issues that you've been having with the plane? Curiously asking I understand plans are just like cars especially Mercedes-Benz. Is there a recall going on currently now to fix an upgrade these issues?

[@johnnicatra570]

Man it's just so good looking.

[@gerhardcombrinck7026]

Good video. Nice perspective. Thanks for being honest. 👍

[@alfaranha]

That's why I love Cessnas, Kodiaks, etc.

[@drexplordinaire]

can you put a normal carry on bag into the that cutout holw

[@davidburston1347]

Hi Ethan, that is one of my very small gripes - the cutout for the baggage compartment is a little on the small side. Maybe it is limited by the structural stringers in the fuselage?

[@drexplordinaire]

@@davidburston1347 Barry said you can fit 2 carry on bags but has to be from the front

[@davidburston1347]

Yes, you can put them inside the main cabin via the gull wing doors and place them behind the rear seats..

[@CerebralDad]

Mike as far as the footprints - there is leather ceramic coating that you can get that will take care of that shoe dirt issue.

[@ryankelley85091]

Good video. I like to know all the issues and concerns to help me work through all the decisions in buying.

[@nealm6962]

What’s the useful load? How far can you go in 4 hours?

[@Jamesg33]

Wow. There's a LOT of problems with that plane! I'll give you $5000 cash for it as-is........

[@mattgirgenti3595]

GA rules to live by. 1. Never close a Beach Bo or Baron door unless the owner/pilot says its ok. 99% want to do it themselves, for good reason. 2. Never, ever, step on the seat when getting into a Cirrus. The seat has a special honeycomb material designed to absorb g-loads in a crash .. vertically (think descending under chute). Few GA airplanes have that mode, so most non-Cirrus folks never think about it. Since I've own one, I became uber aware and do my best to never step on any seat. That, and seats are expensive and they all look like crap with a foot print on them :( The Sling, needs a real door or entry space would be hugely helpful. Same for the baggage door. This may also fix the window seal issue.

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People/Pilots!

[@RhymingLemon]

Mike, take your keys out of your pocket and leave them in the seat while you preflight. It'll stop the clicking.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Yep very similar to dealing with keyless entry cars. I close door while car running and it blows horn every single time so I just leave keys on seat.

[@davidburston1347]

I leave mine on the instrument coaming - back in the day when we had actual keys it was a sign that they were not in the ignition and was a check that the prop was(less likely) to be “live”

[@chrisruf7590]

Can u just cut a bigger tow bar hole?

[@MichaelCarterShow]

All of those things sounds about rite. Hav a safe & blessed weekend. #salute my gud brotha!!!!!!

[@nivenset]

U got a nice plane man

[@alvaropenen2118]

Did you mention the dificult way to get the rear place?? I think someone with overweight can not access there

[@maxj0930]

You need to build an RV.

[@archivist17]

How many of these can you correct or upgrade? 🤔

[@jonasbaine3538]

Basically all of them with enough determination since experimental

[@thetechlunatic]

Watching your content, Since couple of years, Still always fun to watch

[@martinrenschler4046]

You complain about a lot of things as if it wasn't you that built that airplane ;-)

[@EJWash57]

Well, he didn't.

[@joereyes8835]

The doors could be remodel so it would open from the edge closer to the wings.

[@EJWash57]

What you HATE about your Sling Tsi? HATE? Really? I cannot think of anything I've hated about any airplane I've ever flown. I can't even think of anything I disliked about any particular airplane I've flown, let alone hated. I can't even wrap my head around "hating" any aspect of an airplane, and getting back in and flying it. How does hating something about a particular airplane not compromise safety? Sure it does. Although, using the word "hate" in this video brings the channel clicks, doesn't it?

[@Captndarty]

My god you need to stop making relentless comments they’re everywhere.

[@63nuke]

Do you do your own Rotax maintenance or are you using a mechanic?

[@alpe8558]

Where are you from bro?

[@broskie1]

Why don't private planes have single pilot-style cockpit and yoke control?

[@brianheffernan8982]

Good video.

[@TonyK3130]

Informative. I now know how to explain to my wife why we need a new plane. I just hope she doesn't see the video.

[@denny5564]

Hey Mike, I love your videos, but please never again show another person wearing a mask in any new videos. Thank you very much.

[@peaceloveforever88]

good day to you bro

[@wolfleader3727]

I feel this is more of a you issue that an aircraft issue- I have had the privilege of flying and racing the slings they are epic little planes

[@tomedgar4375]

I’d fire the assembler………

[@ramenhausten]

Hope sling is watching this cus they’re some really good points

[@NoelyBob]

Live and learn

[@awash-mg8ce]

What typical range of this TSI can you get compared to other aircraft in the same class?

[@johnpatrick4983]

Didn't you build the plane? Blame the builder not the plane 😂

[@Dragonrc.]

I personally hate the nose wheel cover! It ruins the look of the plane for me

[@t23001]

Do you have a brother or cousin named Rich who rebuilds really cool vehicles?

[@mojogrip]

Haha that’s my brother from another mother I guess. Everyone says we sound alike

[@DrzewieckiDesign]

Try Skyleader 600 - no need to step on a seat. 😎

[@azcoyote007]

Got a video?

[@DrzewieckiDesign]

@@azcoyote007 A video of what? Just check any photo with canopy opened. :)

[@azcoyote007]

@@DrzewieckiDesign I’ve seen a bit of the Skyleader 600 and even talked with Mike a bit. Nice looking plane. I was just hoping you had more content. There isn’t enough of that particular LSA. /)

[@SonicRS2016]

Team RSA 🎉

[@niladrimukherjee2098]

Hi please feature gyrocopters in your next blog

[@redtvproductions1]

What I really hate isn the fact you cant use a gimbal. You are making me airsick without leaving the ground.

[@crowdudechoc]

ooh.. expectantly watches Video expecting to see stories of Throttle Jams, Engine Misfires. Wings falling off... instead ... Gets stories of clicky key fobs and sneakers dirtying the genuine leather seats. .. :-)

[@x88orbital]

Excellent presentation. You have a great aircraft mate. I wonder if Sling will sort this minor stuff for you as an Ambassador?! Cheers.

[@GM-qh2ki]

Should have bought a Lancair!

[@JimyoVibration]

When I was 13 I knew more about aviation than you. But you know how to make videos. That’s the score bro.

[@pred7949]

what the fuck are you on about you little twink? gtfo

[@g.choppa4448]

Oh no

[@lukelee7501]

You should remove this one now that it's for sale ..because now there's nothing you hate about this bird..it's all good !

[@kimberlyholloway6888]

I absolutely HATE wheel pants. On any plane.

[@sinfuldavy0]

Only 10 thins lol. Love you Mike. What plane do you have your eye on now? Sounds like the Sling is headed for the graveyard or are you becoming a spoiled brat?

[@g.choppa4448]

Dont release this vid , if you are still selling . You may have to lower your asking price. 😊

[@yesode4201]

It’s a good you didn’t have to pay much for it!

[@bryantturner97]

1st world problems...

[@class2instructor32]

Bringing a towbar sucks

[@elmerbuys5915]

What's with the South African flag on the plane

[@ss-tx-rx2860]

You have no one but yourself to blame for 3 of these things. You did built this E-AB, right? #1 - Cut the holes in the wheel pants bigger. Go to Home Depot, buy a bigger hole saw. Done. #6 - While you're at Home Depot, get thicker weather stripping. #7 - Install the brakes properly. It's no different than servicing the brakes on your car. Also I'll throw in #3 for good measure. There's clearly some sort of mechanical relay in the IntelliKey install. If it's just switching a light on and activating the PTS, just replace that with a solid state relay and your sound should go away. I appreciate all you do to support E-AB and GA, but c'mon bro. Your name is listed in the FAA database as the builder of that plane, but at the same time you act like you had no clue the brakes were installed wrong. Smh.

[@pred7949]

you really don't need to be so pressed, #1 he mentioned several times that these are just nit picking issues #2 he couldn't even get up to 10 complaints #3 he ends the video saying he really cant complain about anything and that he loves the plane #4 if you were as clever as you tried to make yourself out to be in your written essay, you would realize and understand that this video is a fun take on a clickbaity vlog style video and an extension of mikes personal life and connection with his fans. I guess you're the life of the party aren't ya karen

[@Captndarty]

He didn’t really build it. 51% rule is a joke. He put a couple things in here. couple things in there and was spoonfed all the tools.

[@ss-tx-rx2860]

@@pred7949 Building and flying your own plane is deadly serious business. If you’ve never so much as done a brake job, or can’t figure out to cut bigger holes in the wheel pants to fit the tow bar, you have no business having the repairman cert issued in your name. I like Mike. He’s cool, promotes GA well, and is probably single-handedly responsible for more black interest in general aviation than all government diversity programs combined. But the FARs are written in blood.

[@stevensheaves]

First world problems

[@farmboy694]

Haters gonna hate! Lol

[@cessna177flyer3]

Scroll?

[@mikhailswartz]

Lol. 1st world problems.