What is a Sling 4?

About the project.  After completing my first experimental amateur built (E-AB) aircraft, which is a Sonex 2-place aluminum low wing light sport, my wife mentioned it was too bad the plane wasn't big enough for the family to all fly in.  We discussed selling the Sonex and getting a used certified airplane (i.e. a Cessna or similar).  Stepping back from a new airplane I can work on to a 40-50 year old plane only a certified aircraft mechanic can touch...wasn't that interesting to me.

After researching the various 4-place "kit" aircraft currently offered, I narrowed my search down to then Van's RV-10, a Cozy MkIV, and a newer entry to the market - The Airplane Factory's "Sling 4".

This airplane has flown around the world twice since it's inception in 2011, and is developed in South Africa.  They have a US distributor based in Torrance, California, who are affiliated with MGL Avionics (I have their EFIS and COM radio in my Sonex).  See the company website for more details:  The Airplane Factory

I found this to be a very interesting airplane and project.  Modern, efficient, attractive, roomy, great range and load capacity.   Turbo Rotax 914 UL, giving 120 knots, at less than 6 gph.  1000 mile range and service ceiling of 15,000'.

Stay tuned and follow my built blog as we build our dream project...