Microlighters

Just 5 days to go before Mike and James fly their new D6 Sling around the world, stopping at Oshkosh.

You can follow their progress on their website (http://www.airplanefactory.co.za)

They have Google Earth plugins and full details of the route etc

There are some hectic over sea distances, 4044km (2512 miles) over the Atlantic, and to this end they have installed additional long range tanks into the wings, giving them an additional 170liters plus the original 105.

Good luck guys, we will be tracking you all of the way

It's not that Airplane - they have built another one - basically production model 01. Thing is it wasn't even finished yet on staurday - they really are cutting it close. But good luck - they are going to need lots of it.

This is what it looked like Saturday morning!



MANY hours will be spent here.....



Wish them the best of luck and plenty tailwinds

Fly safe,
Rudi

I wish them good luck,& good weather-fly safe & enjoy!!!

Hi there. We have updated the http://www.airplanefactory.co.za/world website, and you will see details on the Aircraft page of the long range tanks, and the Gallery page contains photos of the test flight.

Seeing as this is such a significant and prestigous event in South African aviation, I am going to make this a sticky so that it stays on top of the page.

Hi.What time Is The Departure on 14 july 2009 ? Is From Springs?

Due to delays in documentation and flying permits Sling 002's date of departure for Oshkosh has been set back one day to Thursday 16 July 2009 at 10am from Springs Airfield. Route updates to follow soon on the website http://www.airplanefactory.co.za/world!

airplaneFactory wrote:Due to delays in documentation and flying permits Sling 002's date of departure for Oshkosh has been set back one day to Thursday 16 July 2009 at 10am from Springs Airfield.

Gaan die Springs manne nie vir ons bietjie 'n midweek brekkie aanbied vir die groot oomblik nie ??

..............of sommer net kaasbuns en koffie ??


Would like to be there - Rudix, gaan ons vlieg ??

Come guy's get as many Rhino or ex Rhino manne there.

Guys i wish you all the best of luck, Im sure its going to be an awesome trip. I wont be able to make the deprature event as ill be flying in the transkei.

Mike you have got some "Beeg Kahunas"!!!! Wish you the best of luck on your latest adventure. See you in Oshkosh! Safe journey mate and Gods speed! .

Good luck guys, safe flying!!!!!

Low Level wrote:Would like to be there - Rudix, gaan ons vlieg ??

The Agent wrote:Come guy's get as many Rhino or ex Rhino manne there.

Agent/Low Level, sounds like a great idea to me! I must just plan it so that I am not out of town but that should be easy.

So, Low Level, hoe laat sal ons vertrek?

James and Mike - Good luck boys and fly safe. Make us proud!!