around the world in a sling

[BrendAn]

6 years old but an interesting video

[Blueadventures]

I read that Rotax's new corporate aircraft is a high wing Sling with a 916.

[BurnieM]

This trip was actually in 2009.

[BrendAn]

6 minutes ago, BurnieM said:

This trip was actually in 2009.

That video was out on YouTube by someone 6 years ago . I didn't realise the trip was in 2009. I just thought it was interesting.

[BurnieM]

10 hours ago, BrendAn said:

That video was out on YouTube by someone 6 years ago . I didn't realise the trip was in 2009. I just thought it was interesting.

 

The first prototypes of the Sling 2 were built in 2008. This was a proving/publicity trip the following year.

 

They have done a few other international trips since then ie 3 x Sling High Wings from South Africa to Oshkosh in 2022.

 

The Sling 2 had a MTOW of 600 kg but was flown around the world for 40 days each day loaded with extra fuel to 900 kg.

I believe they strenghtened the landing gear but otherwise it was pretty much standard.

 

A factory built Sling 2 has a MTOW of 600 kg but a a owner built has a MTOW of 700 kg.

 

Edited May 3 by BurnieM