SLING Flying around the world

[Peg Leg]

This is an amazing story - watch it unfold on the internet in realtime

 

Around The World Expedition 2009 - The Airplane Factory, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Wish these guys the very best!!

 

 

[BLA82]

I have been watching this for the past few days, All the best what an effort

 

 

[Guest drizzt1978]

Wonder if it will help them with sales ??

 

 

[slartibartfast]

The guys have just done the 4000 km leg from Guinea to Brasil - straight across the Atlantic Ocean.

 

Wow.

 

Before leaving Conakry (and after they finally got released by the cops for taking a photo) they had to fill for the 2nd time running with dirty looking mogas because there was no avgas. They must be charmed.

 

What a journey.

 

 

[Spin]

I see the boys have arrived at Oshkosh - parked near the A380 I believe. Despite Mike Blyth's long distance flying pedigree, I was a bit sceptical about their heading off in such a new design. I'll happily withdraw any negative comment after this achievement though.

 

 

[Peg Leg]

Dirty Mogas

 

When Mike flew his trike from cape to cape many years ago, he said he'd discover that Rotax will run on allmost anything - he would not have risked the feul situation, had he not have had solid experience from previous adventures - I have huge respect for the 912 machines myself - real glad they've made it to Oskosh - the Hawaii leg is a worry !

 

 

[Spin]

Found the evidence on avcom, Sling parked in front of the A380..........

 

 

 

[Spin]

I see from the website that the boys have arrived safely on Maui, 21.4 hours from LA! :thumb_up:

 

Pity they are bypassing Aus, would have liked to have seen the Sling if they had come via Brisbane.

 

 

[Peg Leg]

Maui

 

Isn't it just fantastic !!

 

 

[Modest Pilot]

I looked over the Sling D6 at Oshkosh 09. This looks like a very well designed and put together aircraft. Features such as two piece canopy, closed bulkhead behind the cockpit and balanced controls look good. The next leg to Honolulu could be a challedge, they are right on minimum fuel and the winds on this run are rather fickle. It's weight and speed range would be just about right for a 6 cylinder Jab with a fixed prop and you could probablly get it in the air for around $45,000.

 

 

[Peg Leg]

Looks like a really good design , proven by this flight around the world and very competitive on price as well - I agree!!