FLYING THE NEW SLING TSi around bad weather 

Love a sling! One of the greatest aircraft to come out of South Africa. The Rotax engine is a work of art. Super reliable.

12:40 " Probably the widest cockpit, so you can fu-"

It’s so cool hearing a fellow South African with you Steph 😂❤️

Sling make South Africa proud! Hope to fly one, one day!

So I'm just a almost 65-year-old retired, former student pilot. Dad was a private pilot. I flew Piper Cherokee, 140-180's and once an Arrow. Which was awesome. But generally 140's. So much more fun than a Cessna 150. The glass cockpits today just blow my mind. I've used two old-fashioned steam gauges. Everything manual. And well also, I'm an electronics technician and 50+ year, multi-major award nominated, music recording engineer/producer. And former maintenance and on-air operations engineer of 20 years for NBC-TV in Washington DC. So I'm fairly technical. And here's my stupid senile aging uninformed, Yankee question to you Aussies. I knew one was not supposed to fly a single-engine prop aircraft over open water. But knowing how cool and freakin' wild you Aussies are. There you are on the Miami style East Coast of Australia. As you said near Brisbane. And just across from you there is something like Wellington, New Zealand. Where I had made a recording for a Los Angeles record label. With the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. And I was there for a week. But I didn't get the opportunity to go and see Australia. So with you crazy Aussies. Whom I dearly love. (Really it's your accent you know LOL) Would you guys ever take that groovy little aircraft. Across that really wide river like area to New Zealand? Would that be too far for the aircraft? Or would you lads simply not do that? That's the first time I've ever used the term, lads. I thought it appropriate here. As a typical American that only speaks, the Midwestern English dialect. Like the newscasters speak. Because I are one. And so is just curiosity. Whether you would take a single-engine prop aircraft from Australia to New Zealand? I mean from where I am originally from, Detroit, Michigan. No big deal to fly into Windsor Ontario across the Detroit River. It might be a big deal to try and traverse Lake Superior to get into Canada that way. Which I think would be inadvisable and not necessarily allowed? But I haven't flown in 50 years. And obviously cockpits just have a couple of smart phones in the dashboard today. Personally I found the F-22 Lockheed/Boeing,, multimillion dollar military simulator. Pretty fucking wild. When I got a chance to fly that at 54 years of age. Without any training. Except the Boeing guy pointing things out on the dashboard. And before it was out of his mouth. I was always a step ahead. I've never flown anything like that before in my life. It was, needless to say, beyond awesome. And I really didn't care that much for the old-fashioned, Fairchild Northrup/Grumman A-10 Warthog simulator. That was much more difficult to fly than the fly by wire F-22. I didn't fly that simulator very well. I did much better with the F-22. At the United States Air Force Association Convention in Washington DC. Where I was merely a freelance video camera operator. But they let me try it out after daily closing time. When only the manufacturer vendors and media crews like me. Got to hang out after the crowds left. Which are all military from the US and all of our allies countries. Where they could purchase this stuff. Except the F-22. Because it had not yet fully entered service or was just entering service. I didn't know the F-22 had afterburners? I knew it had supersonic, super cruise. But I didn't know it also had afterburners. Plus the articulated jet nozzles. I mean oh my God. What an unbelievable thrill flying that multimillion dollar military simulator was. This is a fixed simulator. It didn't move. You were wrapped in a display. When the simulation was over. The Boeing guy was rather impressed. This was the brand-new Boeing cockpit for the Lockheed F-22. And apparently the cockpit that was entering service. Which was not the original Lockheed cockpit design. And little did I know. I I stepped out of the cockpit. There were 4 US military fighter pilots. That were standing behind the simulator watching me from behind. I was not aware of them. And they asked me if I'd flown, 14's 15's 16's? I said no. Just a Piper Cherokee 140 between the ages of 13 and 15. And nothing since. They asked me why I didn't join the Air Force. I told them I tried. But found I would need a Masters degree in something to fly one of these. I'm not that gifted with math. Because I did want to become an Electrical Engineer. But I couldn't hack the math. They said I missed my calling. I said I called. No one answered. LOL. And I just left one helluva message in a military F-22 simulator. Really I have Dave Grohl to thank for this. We both have virtually identical control rooms for our recording studios. Just watch his movie called Sound City you can stream for free right here on RU-vid now. Turn it up loud. And the whole movie is about my control room. Because mine is basically identical only slightly better. Because the old man who designed and built this audio console in Great Britain. Is, still alive and was interviewed in the movie. I had been talking to them since 1996. The movie was produced in 2013. I bought mine from NBC in 1996. And stuck it in my recording studio. And all the extra stuff you use with that. I've got plenty in all the best. Just like in the movie. I've got the doppelgänger. And it's like flying a 747 in my control room. So I'm used to this. Especially flyby rock. I mean wire. Both. Rock 'n' roll goes through wires. You should control an airplane that way also. It works much better. You have to be a real engineer to fly those things. Both things. RemyRAD

Looks like fun having a stick instead of a yoke 👍

Dammit I was trying to to edit over here and you just distracted me for 14 mins. How do you like the Sling?

The sling is so amazing to fly, it feels like you're driving your car because off it's sensitivity being really high.

That's another great flight review of Stef. Glad more people are taking notice of the Sling TSi. I was sold on it around this time last year and am half way into building one. Also a fun aircraft to build.

Thanks for that Stef. Interesting aircraft and glad the weather cleared for you.

Look at that cockpit! What a beautiful craft.

Thank you for the great video Stef, your video content is keeping me sane at the moment keep it up cheers

Awesome aircraft,huge fan of the Sling aircraft.

Great video! Love the Sling!

Beautiful vidéo 👍 Sling is a very good aircraft 😉👍 Thank you and fly safe

nice video Stef really keeps me entertained during these times keep up the good videos :)

Great video!! We love doing those long missions with the Sling 2 here in South Africa and also sharing our experiences and landscapes...

Great to see back mate...great vision over the GC...just wish we could all get there at the moment !! Thanks as always mate and hope you and the family are all well !!

Hi Stef, Great video mate, thanks for keeping the content coming during lockdown. Really enjoy your channel mate, and you've inspired me to restart my training towards a PPL ! I did my first lesson in 2 years at Baccus Marsh last weekend!

South Africa viewers are da best

I want one. I've always thought the South African accent sounds like Dutch people who learned English in New Zealand. :-)

Another great vid!

good experience flying the sling, great video- Thanks. Kingston''''!''''

Great video stef keep them coming we all really enjoy them 👍

Hi Stefan, I am so happy you uploaded this video. I actually train out of the flight school next to Erell’s hangar. I am learning to fly the sling 2 (also the first one registered in Aus). I would love to own a sling someday. Anyway, keep up the great content. Dylan

My favourite holiday playground the Gold Coast. Nice flight in the Sling.

Stefan congrats on the 75K subs, onwards and upwards to 100K. Always great content and I don’t miss an episode.

Love that BushCat as well.

Awesome, Errol is a great guy and that TSi is beautiful.

Beautiful plane

Great vid Stef!

Phenomenal video ☺🙌

Great how others involved in Aviation get in touch with you Stefan and that was an Awesome plane 👍

Awesome!

Beautiful little aircraft, looks like a pleasure to fly. 😀

A VH Rotax, not something you see every day and impressive cruise speed. Very nice. I especially like the FADEC automation.

Beautiful looking aircraft.

This is a wonderful aircraft

You never disappoint! Great video! I literally just saw a sling today.

Hey Stef! Whooo Hooooo! What a great little video! Errol seems such a character! The performance of the aircraft looked awesome as well. I hope you're keeping safe down in Melbourne mate! In exciting news, I've finished my nursing training! Registered Nurse from last Wednesday! I'm now having a few weeks of rest and relaxation (watching aviation youtube videos! + reading + cooking + cleaning ... etc ...) Take care mate and from a health perspective, keep safe in Victoria!

Beautiful view of Point Lookout half way through.

Great content your making! Keep it up!

Great aircraft

That's an interesting aircraft! Nice.

Love that bush plane

Nice landing! I was just down at TAF in Torrance Ca. Checking out the TSI. An amazing plane and great facility. Both the build center and the Sling Academy.

jeez, the sling performance I wasn't expecting that. so good great video stef!

Great video again Stef, really enjoyed it, Great plane and nicely presented. Just wanted to also say I’m sitting my PPL in a couple of weeks, fingers crossed!

Thanks so much Stef, you are one of my biggest inspirations and one of my reasons to become a pilot. So greatful for you being able to deliver such quality videos. (Ps. will we see a bread week) Hope your safe down in Melbourne.

Absolutely wonderful aircraft. I few in one over LAX with the Sling Academy. Can't wait for the high wing.

I met Errol when he flew a Sling into Ymmb for RVAC... Friendly fellow to be sure

Shout out to The Airplane Factory up in Tedderfield for a beautiful aircraft

Great video Stef, love the looks of the Sling, and the performance seemed pretty awesome too!. How does the overall range( distance) compare with the Cirrus?

Very nice looking machine!

nice video brother stefan brother keep up the good work a+

Yeah, was hoping the aviation pride of South Africa would make it to your channel. Hello Mike too!

Hey i've flown into there! There was a lot of slings out on the day I landed i believe the aero club uses some as well for their training aircraft. Got coastal clearance both up and back going past Q1 at 500ft nice little view!

Hi Stef, Now that was a different experience. Hope all is well and you can do some real flying again. AS always, Cheers, Rik Spector

Looks good 👍

He's a very happy salesman! 😉

I love this plane

Love your vids

Very nice. I hope to see a video of the Bush Cat...

What a great little aircraft. This needs to be modelled for FS2020. Come on developers ... there's an audience of at least one waiting 👍

I'm thinking the TSi high-wing will be an excellent aircraft. Looking forward to being able to take one for a test flight.

the TSI sling was one of the first planes ive flown it was amazing

I can see where this is leading. The Cirrus will be traded for a brand new TSI with S.A.P.S, haha. What a great little plane, and a 4 seater at that. Garmin glass and the blue level button. Thanks to Errol and you Stef for sharing, really enjoyed this one. Thanks mate

Fairly sure Errol is a Flt Instructor, so anyone in the SE Qld area that is interested in the Sling or BushCat but doesn't yet fly, then what a way to learn to fly. Seems like a nice bloke too!

@stefan funny running into you at Gold Coast airport last Monday and then I actually flew a Sling today at Heck Field and had a good chant re TSi with Erol as well and then find this video here!!

Nice little aircraft. The implementation of glass and FADEC in a small private airplane like this is a sensible move as it defo takes a lot of the load off the pilot. The centre stick though looked such such an anachronism!

Good looking aircraft. Can you kit these out for IFR?

Great vid Stef! I really enjoyed seeing the take off and landing from outside the aircraft. I think JP @the_candourist fly the sling in South Africa! The sling suits the Australian market.

Great aircraft. And not only because my mate is the chief test pilot at the factory in Johannesburg.

When were you there ? I was there on the 18th-19th :( I would have loved to meet you, you inspire me so much Stef

I want a Bush Cat !!!

Great Video. ... maybe you could give us a demo of the Bush cat, next time you are in QLD?

Hi Stefan. While I was watching this video, I thought to suggest you to visit "MojoGrip"´s channel, and when the video ended, and I went to the comment section, WAT WAS MY SURPRISE when I reed the very first comment from Mike, ha ha. What a coincidense! I´m subscribed to his channell too and followed his assisted asembly of his Sling. Thank´s for the video and for introducing this nice fellow. As always, I hope you and your family are safe; cheers from northeast patagonia, Argentina.

Hi Stefan, great video man. Just found your channel and am loving it. Wanted to ask how much does it cost to get a PPL in Australia. Cause I live in Singapore and it costs way too much over here, this city is literally the most expensive city in the world. Was wondering maybe I could go down to the land down under in the future and get my license since Singapore is not that far away from Australia.

That was interesting thanks Stef, the Sling is growing in popularity. I was flying around Mt Beerwah area on Sunday and the largest number of radio calls I heard were from Sling pilots out of Caloundra and Caboolture, I felt like the outlier in the 172 lol :) I'm starting to like the sound of the Sling as an alternative choice as it matures.

I flew a sling from Bankstown to SYD

OMG! my old training area! loooooved learning to fly from Archerfield out over the bay. Dodging rain showers was always part of it :D

Thanks for a great video! I wonder how it compares to the Van's RV-12iS?

Looks like the field I used to fly out of. Having to avoid the water on one side of the runway when I took off & landed.

I'd be keen to see a video on the VL3 once they let you out of lockdown. They sell that too.

Considering flying one of these, Thanks (still wanna fly cirrus - wanted to before i saw your channel) Need a comparisan video now (haha). Look forward to seeing more planes.

Barbecue at YBAF this Saturday, coming?

Milkshake is on the new torquesim SR22 for X Plane 11

Omg Stef was in my training area, Wish I knew you were at Heck!

2nd favourite tourer after the RV-10. How'd you escape Melbourne?

What do the sling and this video have in common? They are both amazing!

Love the Sling TSi! SO glad you got to get a go in one. Also, that BushCat looks super intriguing. Hopefully you can get a video in that coming soon.

The descendent of the aircraft in the video I sent to you on Instagram !

Ah yes plane

Stef i am a big fan and want to be a pilot one day!

Wait heck field is were I fly out of i never expected you to come out here

Hello Stefan! Love the content as always! Also, a week or two ago, you mentioned that you were locked down for 6 weeks and won’t be able to fly again, so, how are you flying again??? I’m not Australian so I don’t know all the details, so if you could explain it that would be great! Anyway, great vos as always!!

Oh wow, Stefan, you still around? Love to grab a coffee with you!

Nice work, flying a LSA, right?! 😉

Love the videos 😍

Hey Stef - how come that he did not put you into the left hand seat ????