The First Sling TSi Airplane In America - Private Viewing

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At the airplane factory this past week to check out the all new experimental Sling 4 tsi. This aircraft is officially the flagship airplane for airplane factory.
Built on a successful platform of the Sling 4 turbo. The all new TSi gives the builder and Pilot even better performance; longer range, better climb rate and faster cruise speeds at 145 knots to 150 knots. All with a turbocharged, full fadec rotax 915 engine. This power plant allows the airplane to push out 140hp on take off and 135 hp continuos all the way to 15,000 feet. What the means for the Sling is that you have almost full power even in higher altitude. This will allow the Tsi to out perform even some high performance airplanes in higher altitude.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t go out and fly because The Tsi is currently grounded, also the current weather in LA is all rainy. But I promise to bring you more coverage on this aircraft in future dates.
Sling TSI Specs
Cruise Speed: 155+ ktas
Fuel Burn: 8 gph
Rate of Climb: 1,000 fpm
Max Range: 800 nm
Fuel Capacity: 45 gals
Max Gross: 2,095 lbs
Empty Weight: 1,080 lbs
Useful Load: 1,015 lbs
Wing Span: 31.3’
Cockpit Width: 44”
Engine Type: Rotax 915iS
Power: Turbo Charged FADEC 141 HP

[@paulbickley658]

I like that it has a center single stick instead of a side stick...

[@2vfax]

me too!

[@southmac5283]

quick build plus 16 days to end up with completed airplane....nice job

[@flycory]

This is awesome. Love it Mike.

[@1shARyn3]

seems obvious that you have chosen the Sling as YOUR new airplane :-)

[@flycory]

It looks like a good choice!

[@alphawolf5750]

Beautiful airplane love that Rotax 915IS! Thanks for posting this video 👍🏼😎

[@fngonzo]

I'd give this a double thumbs up if I could. Awesome plane! Gracias Mike!

[@NightSky777]

Beautiful plane. Appreciated the close-ups of the Panel

[@yacahumax1431]

What a cool plane.

[@garrygballard8914]

Sweet plane, I'll look forward to seeing the specs. In real time. 👍

[@ivieamadin]

I love this Ojo...

[@fasteddylove-muffin6415]

I am here because of the Popular Mechanics article on Mike Ojo in the most recent issue.

[@telace1]

Dam man....you on it.... we was just talking about this.....yoh know what? This looks like your new plane 🤔😉😉😉

[@lonnieholcomb2078]

Thanks Mike

[@JBMMalik876]

Love the video mike 🤙🏾I’m starting my KZbin channel to show my journey to get my private Pilot License 🙏🏾

[@terrymarsh8094]

Jamaicanboy Malik @ one Love ❤️ Respect! I’m counting on you. St Mary man DWL I know you’re not from St Mary but I am

[@JBMMalik876]

Terry Marsh I’m from Clarendon........ 🇯🇲thanks for the good wishes. You can subscribe to my channel, for my latest video that will be dropping soon. ❤️

[@terrymarsh8094]

Jamaicanboy Malik @ Malik you still in JA send me your WhatsApp info One Love

[@jamiemezs9891]

Another great video of a great plane.

[@terrymarsh8094]

Mike thanks again! Keep up the good work!

[@dllc8641]

Great review as always.

[@JTAllen-kl6jy]

Lovely plane nice job Mike as usual

[@ormandhunter3546]

Great job Mike!

[@sebastientoussaint5461]

Useful Load is quite excellent in my opinion.

[@aldemir6127]

Good looking very attractive plane.

[@timj9350]

Love the plane.

[@Fatyaqui]

That's an amazing aircraft. Love the video and thank you for sharing. Your passion and love for aircrafts shows. Keep up the great work.

[@buffysaviation]

Oh the whoosh, it was pretty bad last night, the power at the restaurant I was at went out for a little bit because of the storm

[@algenalbritten3056]

The workload on the TSI is nearly non existent. During the demo flight i kept feeling I was suppose to be doing more as far as pilot input but it wasn’t necessary.

[@johnkovary5121]

I love having access to the power plant and the avionics behind a firewall. But I'm interested in how well the cowling is anchored to the fuselage ? The cord line of the wing surface areas is something you can do some CAD with on your presentations. Your wife looks like she could be an interior decorator and have these programs. With some finagling and knowledge you can illustrate the importance where your pitched of the leading age of the wing.

[@dwarvenmoray]

A plane I want if/when I get a lisence is the Zenith STOL CH 750 Super Duty.

[@swimspock]

I play all Mike’s videos in 1.5x speed. You’re welcome

[@mojogrip]

Lol okay. Mike will experiment speaking faster on future videos.

[@jdvaillancourt]

@@mojogrip Nah, keep doing what you're doing! Mike, I'm looking forward to your flight in the TSi.

[@dudeshanghai]

Love your vids. Working towards my ppl. Can the TSI be purchased, already built, and fully loaded?

[@mojogrip]

Yes but it would be hard to find one for sale.

[@juanbolanos2217]

Can you do a video on why do airplanes and helicopters have so many switches and buttons? and how important are they? How often do pilots have to use them? Can all those buttons and switches be narrow down to just a couple 20 or 40

[@mojogrip]

Noted.

[@seikibrian8641]

Some of the switches are used regularly, others only rarely. Many of the "buttons" are actually circuit breakers. The reason there are so many within the pilot's reach compared to an automobile is because if there are problems in flight you can't just pull over and pop the hood to work on it.

[@garrygballard8914]

Juan, cause pilots like the complicated look. Makes people think we're smarter. 😀

[@johnkovary5121]

Juan Bolanos have you ever heard of the term "balls to the wall" . It's from the WWII fighter pilots Pushing the throttle into the firewall of the plane. They use tactile recognition for throttle, prop pitch and carburetor heat. The avionics were clustered for the aviators convenience in the cockpit. The first three things to know. Is to Aviate, navigate and communicate. The switches are in the mitts of those three things to do in the cockpit. Think deep on this and you can be in aviator too. I have a riddle for you.which can land safer without power? An airplane or a helicopter ❓

[@AviationNut]

I like the little sticker above the glass panel that says "No intentional spins". LOL I am guessing spins are not easily recoverable in the sling tsi.

[@donanders2110]

I believe all of the 915 IS engines are grounded due to a valve issue, Trent Palmer has this same engine and he is grounded as well

[@2vfax]

Back in the air now :)

[@tonybrown3203]

Good video keep up the good work

[@waqarsyed6641]

Awesome plain and that's a great way to do it by your own plane and then get your license that's exactly what I did you you save money there

[@sobc2737]

How did he get it from SA to the US? Did he fly it from there to here?

[@DarrylZubot]

That fuel line routing that looks like a half loop is terrible. Nice place though.

[@DCGULL01]

Sweet plane! Did I miss: Ft/Min & cruise speed @ level flight and MTOW? I bet it hauls, tho. Hmmm, best thing ever, cuz, it's 1 degree here (wind chill -18, ouch!) and, there's a gusty, shifty up to 35 knots- so, no flying today. Heck, I haven't seen my usual traffic of commercial either? Is it me, or, is this winter just seeming colder and less flight inviting, or, am I just getting older? (Rhetorical question- No answer needed!) So sweet, but grounded- jes like Mr, Palmer's cub killah with the newly installed 915 IS. Guess those Cubs are still having all the fun these days. As always, Thank you Mike for tracking the owner down, getting the story, and- great footage of a VERY sweet 4 seater!

[@2vfax]

over 1,000 ft/min fully loaded (four full size guys). We flew out of Big Bear on a hot day (density altitude over 8,000ft) with full tanks and full extended range tanks at 700 ft/min. Max Gross is 2,095 lbs

[@DCGULL01]

@@2vfax Wow, that's even more than I thought! Love it ALL: panel, paint, seats, performance-such a nice plane!

[@brent1041]

Should have asked him about its performance specs

[@flycory]

Brent in the description?

[@brent1041]

Thanks. I didn't look in the description

[@mojogrip]

I did Brent. Stay tuned for future uploads where we iron out the performance details.

[@MsRandiCook]

Nice bird, but the TBO Ro-"TAX" is crazy expensive.

[@mohammedalamoudi1849]

Can I do my IFR rating in this aircraft ? also can I do time building for CPL ?

[@mojogrip]

Yes and yes

[@mohammedalamoudi1849]

MojoGrip so it's IFR certified?

[@u.s.patriot3415]

Side stick and/or yoke option please.🙏🇺🇸👍

[@theblacktruth]

built in SA. .. .was it flown back to North America???

[@davidcook5295]

Mike, can we see some real world number cruising cross country in the TSI at ~10K and then ~15k ft showing cruise max speed and efficient cruise with fuel burn. Lots of people are looking for real world numbers. Weight, 2 people which is most common. Why she max payload when that is rarely the case. I’m looking to the TSI with extended range ranks (extra 20 gal) for CC Travel to visit customers. The extended range tanks and efficient cruise should be 1,200 - 1,400 range. Crazy! Thanks in advance.

[@davidcook5295]

Thinks about the convenience....fuel-up on standard 91+ octane fuel at your home field and have a huge range to fly all week making multiple stops and return home all on the same fuel load or maybe filling up once. The fact this engine is designed to run on standard high octane using the turbo for max hp at altitude is awesome!

[@mojogrip]

The TSi had been grounded on my last visit. Promise to bring you an update with flight video in the nearest future.

[@2vfax]

A few days ago we had it just under 18,000ft and had a TAS of 168 at a fuel burn of 6.7GPH. At 10K it would be more like 155 at 7 to 8 GPH.

[@davidcook5295]

Wayne Toddun Wayne, thanks for the first hand real world numbers! That’s awesome! Can wait to get one.

[@southmac5283]

'Tsi is currently grounded'? sodium valve issue?

[@mojogrip]

Right. Going back for a demo flight hopefully soon.

[@stephenlee2802]

Mike, does the fuel quantity listed include the extended range tanks? Starting at 2:19 I can see the two caps on the starboard wing.

[@2vfax]

Yes. The main tanks hold 45 Gal and the extended range tanks add 22 Gal

[@stephenlee2802]

@@2vfax She's a beauty. Thanks.

[@austinstroot9910]

Hey Mike! Great video. Very interested in an identical setup and was curious about how much to expect to spend inclusive of everything with the quick build, and the avionics he selected. Also, it sounds like he did the builders assist program. Looking for any additional information that you can provide. Thanks much in advance! Austin

[@2vfax]

With the build assist as configured in the video the TSi is about $260,000

[@austinstroot9910]

Wayne Toddun thanks much!

[@JTAllen-kl6jy]

So Mike have you decided yet which plane you want to get?

[@mojogrip]

I did just looking for the right one to come along 😊

[@KimateRichards]

Hey Mike, as built: How much was the full build?

[@2vfax]

If you build it yourself it can be done for about $136,000

[@av8rmell446]

Whats up Mr M

[@Raladic]

It's called "Sling TSi" - no 4 in between.

[@kayamgijima5292]

Yep.

[@williamlewis3991]

Awesome. How fast does it go?

[@mojogrip]

Cruises up to 172 mph

[@2vfax]

155 KTAS at 9500 burning around 7GPH

[@AlessandroSirghi]

They should start offer electric motor......

[@toreyburse1324]

Nice plane. What's the additional cost over the sling 4?

[@2vfax]

about 20-40K more but depends on the configuration.

[@thor70001]

I would be really pissed if I just spent $230K on a new Sling 4TSI only to be grounded by the FAA for who knows how long!!

[@andrewmorris3479]

Oliver Brama They are grounded by Rotax themselves in this case. The alternate engine out scenario is far worse than staying on the ground a little while longer. Don’t get me wrong, it stinks but it’s only a few months.

[@irayakut2214]

👍

[@petrosmichaelides6055]

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[@seikibrian8641]

"Thinner wing," not "narrower wing." (It may or may not also be narrower, but that's not what you were showing.)

[@dh-flies]

Nitpicky SOB. There's an old saying..."Those that can DO and those that can't TEACH". Go teach English somewhere else.

[@seikibrian8641]

@@dh-flies The difference between wing SPAN, wing CHORD, and wing THICKNESS is not a nitpick. If someone is going to pose as an aviation expert, one should use the proper terminology.

[@dh-flies]

Who posed as an expert here dipshit? You're a professional dipshit.

[@dllc8641]

The world is a much better place now that the "English Police" have shown up. There are way too many "Know-it-alls" on KZbin.