What’s Next For My Airplane Build. Sling TSi

[@levyrogers6979]

Geno is the man. Great build my friend looking outstanding. The pant work is first class. All components are coming together as well. You have a first class build taking place right before you my friend. Your project is nolonger a dream, the dream is now a reality. I can think of (NO ONE ) more deserving of having their dream come true than you. God Bless, stay safe and enjoy.

[@darrellburkey1604]

What an amazing project. You must be about to explode with anticipation. I can't wait to see you flying it. Congrats!!!

[@DougFLTRX]

If I lived closer, I would totally volunteer to help hand you tools. Very inspiring watching this build. I already wanted to get trained and licensed to fly, but building my own craft would be the ultimate icing on the cake. Thank you for the inspiration and entertainment!

[@williamnoggle2725]

Geno has built a nice plane! Enjoy, be safe.

[@Ulbre]

Absolutely love the "I'll be here now until at least it taxi's" Yeah baby, we're at the business end of the build now and Mike is getting his Ojo to make some Mojo

[@perrypike90]

Mike, talk about a dream come true. Sadly, many of us can only dream of doing what your doing and in that respect your so blessed. I thought you were at one time going with some orange striping on the outside of the plane to go with those diamond tuck leather seats done in black and orange? Wouldn't that make the outside blend better with the inside? Its your plane and I'm sure your going to love it either way. I suppose if its the right color of silver vinyl you go with so that it stands out against all that Austin Martin Platinum paint. I'm looking forwards to you showing how they are going to fog the entire inside of all the components with the corrosion inhibitors. I can see why it was important to paint the exterior completely first so that none of the corrosion material would interfere with the paint that was going onto the exterior. I assume that it's just some brand of auto paint? Or does it have to be some special type of paint product since its going on an actual aircraft? The FAA is so fussy what and how things are done with aircraft. Perhaps because its experimental you get away with a lot more. I guess its only your safety for the most part at risk when you build your own plane and the FAA is less concerned with what parts go into the construction. I know in some instances things like bolts and bearings have to be aircraft approved to be used on actual aircraft. I used to raise some eyebrows going to the bearing supply house when I used to fly model helicopters and looking for specific bearings. They would ask what its for and I'd say my helicopter and they would get all worked up and give me the speech about having to be FAA approved bearing. Then I'd simply tell them its for a model and they could then care less. Well all I can say is hurry up and get it done. It almost looks like your running neck and neck with Evan Byrne who is building his TSI in his shop by himself. He just had a baby also and so got delayed somewhat. Till next time, keep the building coming.

[@LTTUSA]

Beautiful choice on the color.

[@DavidMuroII]

That tungsten and black combo is 🔥. Inspiring to see it all come together. Would love to know what the process for picking paint and schemes looks like, finding and working with painters, etc. Keep it up Mike, can’t wait to see it in the air!

[@mcorrive12]

Take lots of video for us this week Mike!! Can't wait to see the final pieces coming together!!! Also, keep the interviews with Jean coming during the process. I love hearing that man speak. He has so much experience to offer!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@doranjaffas7351]

Nice aircraft Mike. Glad you're doing it. The only thing I'm wondering about is the black interior. Most aviators and that doesn't mean by any stretch that one should always follow that call, do the interiors in at least a lighter shade to keep from feeling cramped or closed in. I hope in your case that is not an issue with you. If it is you can always go through the process of removing the interior and lightning it up or maybe making some light colored panels to install to help break up the black. Just my two cents worth and as it's your baby go for it! Congratulations and looking forward to seeing the initial tests.

[@ronnieeubanks6559]

Thats going to be an awesome plane! I bet you can't wait to fly her.

[@RT10Viperman]

Looking real good Mike...! Can’t wait for maiden ......!

[@frankarmstrong689]

I guess you could say that things are getting pretty serious around here. Can't wait to see the complete product.

[@waynelakey6573]

Thank you Mike for documenting the journey! Looking forward to getting finished up with my licence and flying! Looking forward to seeing you fly your TSI Sling , Toronto Canada Wayne

[@johndoran3274]

I like the look of the new paint, but I worry about you in the summer sun with no A/C . That color looks like it will soak a lot of heat.

[@EJWash57]

Also, add that the preference for the interior for this particular airplane is all black. I haven't seen every single light airplane out there, but I have never seen one with an all-black interior. My concern would be the avionics. Electronics hate heat!

[@johndoran3274]

EJWash I agree. The combination of all that glass with the dark colors is going to make it a good winter plane but way too hot for a down south summer. As for the avionics, it can’t be good for them either. I’m just speculating and hope I’m wrong. He’s in way too deep to change course now.

[@DanFrederiksen]

The cowling looks the best because it benefits from the free form of composite construction. I really think all planes should be fully composite and ideally one single piece for the fuselage. It must help manufacture time tremendously. Your plane already has multiple composite parts because of the limitations of rivet skins. And then they should certify them so they can actually manufacture them instead of this extreme circumvention. I wonder why the mechanisms for the ailerons are outside the wing. Many planes have that but I don't see why.

[@dougchinn2820]

Aston Martin Tungsten Silver? Good color description. Everybody knows the Bond car color. Can't wait till you take it up for the first time!

[@bobheide]

Nice color!

[@johnfoster5840]

I enjoyed watching you build in the airplanes it made me when I get my pilot license I will look at the airplane myself thank you for the program I enjoy and keep up the good work

[@fuzzyjax]

I am looking forward to seeing you take it up for a test ride. Beautiful aircraft. I enjoy your channel.

[@c.j.6891]

Looks great Mike...congrats!

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Excellent Mike! In the 4th turn and heading for the finish! I can't wait to see it again when I come down to Torrance!. Starting lesson's with Phil at the Acadamy in a couple weeks. Thanks, Mike! Go Mojo Grip Go!!

[@texasrednspeck]

Why not orange stripes to match your interior?

[@SilvaAdventures]

Looks fantastic! Love the color. Can’t wait to see you flying it!

[@sinanstat]

Can't wait to see you flying this beauty! Congrats Mike!

[@jmkenny]

Can't wait to see this beast taxi!

[@Renegadeproject]

Exciting my own dreams with your videos

[@toddatteberrywife6715]

Awesome video dude can’t wait to see it finished good luck to you

[@Skiridr22]

Can’t wait to see the finish

[@Blueesteel_]

Loveee the dark grey paint!!!

[@triedproven9908]

You won the internet with that Aston Martin Tungsten Metallic.

[@glenhatchell5635]

Love that paint job!

[@uhohDavinci]

looking really good! cant wait for it to be done! how much will this whole thing set you back?

[@kenngross5306]

Looking awesome Mike.

[@davidapacjr1989]

This is looking amazing! Can’t wait to see more!

[@shawnengstrom3906]

Going to be a beautiful panel Mike.

[@scottstolnitz8918]

Great to finally meet you at TAF/KTOA! Looks great Mike! Keep it comin'.

[@MozMozzie]

Will you have an AC fitted, because a black interior will be very hot in summer! having glass above and no wings to create shade it will be hot, my 2 cents, otherwise loving the build!

[@astampa1234]

I see your pitot tube isn’t installed yet. Do you have the regulated GAP26? How are they going to get that in without an inspection hole there?

[@jetshine9985]

Hey Mike, I noticed you have a GPS antenna on the top of your rear fuselage vs. on a bracket on the firewall, any particular reason that made you go this way?

[@johnf3305]

So how much work did you actually do during this build?...kinda hard to believe you're meeting the 51% mark...

[@scottmcdonald3019]

He won't, nor will he respond to questions on this.

[@johnf3305]

Scott Mcdonald he also never answered numerous questions posed by quite a few people who asked why drilled holes weren’t de-burred prior to riveting...

[@scottmcdonald3019]

johnf3305 that’s because he doesn’t know or understand

[@9mmSurpressor]

johnf3305 Perhaps a lot of it is done off camera?

[@YourFriendlyGApilot]

Another awesome video, thank you! Can't wait to see it taxiing.

[@alanjoshua703]

Sorry I haven’t seen all your videos yet, but how much time are you flying over there and spending helping them to finish the plane? I imagine your required to help them? Or do you not have to?

[@johnfoster5840]

John Foster from AUGUSTA, GA. retired military or US Army for 24 years I was avionics technician in the army

[@droge192]

You sound like you're reporting for duty! :o)

[@Ravenscaller]

Going to be a beauty.

[@stevefisher2553]

Good lookin machine

[@wstafco]

Absolutely stunning paint job Mike! I've really enjoyed your documentary of this project. I've also been inspired more than ever to learn how to fly. Keep up the great work and looking forward to your next steps!!!

[@kennyt2904]

Will this Aircraft be registered with you Mike as the builder? I’m not sure how the 51% rule works but it seems from your videos that the vast majority of this build has been done by Airplane Factory personnel. I want to understand if builder assist means having professionals build the aircraft for you.

[@johnf3305]

Gamma Sigma I’ve asked that question before, never get a response from Mike...

[@fredericklarsen3076]

51% means more than half of the listed tasks required to build. It does not mean 51% of the time required to build. I’m sure it’s legit from a legal standpoint but you’re right. It is essentially a professionally built plane with the builder assisting not the other way around.

[@vukken99]

Yoh bro...love your channel keep it up bro...

[@NkrumahTure]

Excellent. It's coming along well, Mike. 👍🏿

[@sasanka7474]

Total cost ?

[@comptondee]

That looks dope af!

[@Tony_tonez]

Are your g3x’s both experimental or certified?

[@Captndarty]

Maybe it’s the paint maybe it’s not but I see a lot of dimples and ridges in the metal work.

[@tyvernoverlord5363]

That's just how a typical plane skin look. If you look at a P-51, a Spitfire, or a Bf109 you see a lot of dimples and ridges along with stress marking. Commercial airlines not made of composites look like that as well

[@Captndarty]

Tyvern Overlord not while on the assembly line.

[@mushmanpeets7867]

I alluded to that observation before but my post was deleted. Still, there are some uneven blemishes on the skin of the aircraft so just be careful when you take it up in the wild blue yonder. Looking out for your safty dude not being malicious in any way whatsoever. Nice color scheme though.

[@HeadShave28]

Awesome Mike... that’s gonna be one sexy Sling 😍! Well Done! Thanks for the update you would think it was my airplane, I get so excited! 😂🤣😂.

[@av8rmell446]

Great work my Brother

[@rachel704]

I'm jealous!

[@rafiqsaid4297]

Walla its getting serious :-) what a beauty

[@breckmst]

So much respect for you wow

[@akim2007p]

Wow, it is coming up really great! Really waiting when you fly it first time! Man, you are such an inspiration, I signed up for flight school, planning to get my own Cessna 150 and build RV-10. Or maybe TSI 👍

[@tacpreppers4906]

sick brother! been following this build for a while... looking sweet!

[@lashturner]

How much does this cost?

[@uribearnold]

Hey Mike, I always dream with the velocity, I know yours is the Sling, l know you tried once to check the velocity any chance you could try again, I really value your opinion on it. By the way where your sling being built?

[@femanvate]

plane is 90% done, just 90% to go :)

[@algenalbritten3056]

Gino’s a beast💪🏿🔥

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

Mojo jojo? Im sorry mike...... I have kids and that was a dad joke. You do great work....... Enjoy the fruits of it, they are not low hanging fruits.

[@stevefisher2553]

Powerpuff girls!

[@django1364]

how come there are lots of panels with sinks and dents, especially on the left side by the small door?. I would expect a new fresh build plane would have smooth panels just like a brand new car. love the colour

[@mushmanpeets7867]

Yeah, I see a couple a dents and uneven rivet plugs in the body. Be careful with the the way it's been put together. Make sure that these dudes pay attention to what they are doing. Just a thought. Your life's at stake here.

[@EJWash57]

While you "love" the color, you answer your own question as to why you see impressions in the skin. Dark colors amplify imperfections as opposed to lighter colors. At the same time, imperfections do NOT mean unsound structure. It can be purely cosmetic. I'm surprised that the paint shop didn't warn Mojo before hand. Or, maybe they did. It's his airplane, so, his preference.

[@stevefisher2553]

Yep it's the dark color....

[@django1364]

@@EJWash57 well for me that imperfection is unsatisfying, dark colour or not.

[@django1364]

@@EJWash57 that dent on the left side fuselage by the small door is more of a damage than an imperfection

[@brunomezadri]

Hey, Mr. Ojo. First of all, congrats for the build. Is looking awesome and we're all very happy for you. What's up with all those circuit breakers, bro?

[@mojogrip]

Haha, I kept it old school with the breakers. Its just my comfort level. If you like a cleaner panel you go with the vpx system.

[@brunomezadri]

Actually, i asked because in a previous video u mentioned to be considering the ideia that the panel breakers might be replaced.... I liked with breakers in, Mr. Ojo.

[@jackperry7445]

Whats the bottom line cost? How much does that gorgeous machine cost all in?

[@DougGoodrich]

Options and avionics can swing things a lot but $285,000 is a pretty good number for a TSi, IFR, parachute, painted, with builder assist. www.customaircraftbuilders.com/sling-tsi/

[@barryhuizing2804]

Looking like everything is coming together Mike! Really love the paint and the whole plane actually.

[@pilotdave1000]

Awesome 👌

[@josenavarro5513]

I had my instrument checkride out of long beach and I did the ILS at torrance and the whole time i was thinking “i wonder how mojo grip and his plane are doing?” LOL

[@pbarnwell]

Looks like 90% done with only 90% left to do..... if You’ve built a Plane You’ll know what I mean 😎👍🏻

[@reallynotpc]

That opening shot makes you look about nine feet tall!

[@71Stuba]

first to view... and comment ! love the series keep them coming

[@jordanrighi4136]

Mike, your color choice looks mysteriously military, like F-22/F-35. Maybe you missed your ultimate calling. You're young: it's not too late.

[@mojogrip]

Haha may be. I've missed the cut off age. I'm 31 this yr.

[@mushmanpeets7867]

Dude I love your videos but I would like to see you in command of, behind the controls and flying some of those planes that you promote not just talk about them. I know that you can.

[@miguelgermain9713]

Do you have air conditioning in the plane if not is going to be a hot plane.

[@АлександрМорженко-поэткаменног]

Mab what bout aerobatics ? Are you INVoLVED in ?

[@reallynotpc]

Your wing looks way better than the other guy's - or is the other one still unpainted? Looking very engouraging.

[@flyhigh5056]

👍

[@ezekielvision]

Hope to meet up with you

[@waqarsyed6641]

Mike

[@RodrigoVargas72]

This plane is gonna look so sexy in the air....

[@ychsing12]

👍