Jun 24, 2017 · And to that end, the Sling 4 seems to succeed. It should be cheaper to fly than an RV10, even on identical flights. But it also has a cabin with a lot less room and less useful load. For my money, the Sling has a lot going for it and could fit my mission well. I want a 4-place but really only need a 2-place with ample baggage space most of the ...

Apr 3, 2010 · Almost everything except the four most expensive (235, DA-40, RV-10, and C182Q) were similar cost to rentals. Operating cost per trip was only 5-8% cheaper for the Sling TSi on any given trip compared to the -10. SO: Cost - Sling (initial purchase, insurance, fuel) Build Time - Sling Kit Shipping - RV-10 Support - RV-10 Speed - RV-10

Aug 14, 2013 · I'm confused. Cabin width is very important to me, but I'm confused about the Sling 4 vs. C172 cabin width. It's my understanding the C-172 cabin is 39" wide, and according to the Sling 4 factory page, its cabin is 1.11 meters wide, which works out to be a touch over 43.7 inches. I don't know what the RV-10's cabin width is.

Nov 18, 2019 · On September 25, 2023, about 1250 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Sling 4 TSI, N135WT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Pedro, C... aviation-safety.net

Nov 11, 2015 · And that is a little concerning because in the words of Mike Blyth, no alternative engine exists for the TSI. The TSI and I assume the high wing as well, were designed from the ground up to use the 915 and there simply are no other engines available that can make the required power without being too heavy for the airplane.

Jul 11, 2017 · The Sling TSi is far cheaper not only in acquisition costs but also in operating costs - by a wide margin.To get a brand-new airplane with that kind of performance and technology (including FADEC engine, Garmin panel and ballistic parachute), I think it's a steal.

Oct 22, 2008 · Why has nobody mentioned the Sling 4 TSi yet??? 141HP turbo, lifts 1000lbs, 145-155kt cruise on 8gph, 800NM range or greater, parachute, modern design and flies beautifully. I still cant stop thinking how this fixed gear plane can beat an older Mooney M20C or M20E model in every category, and those are planes known for efficiency.

Apr 24, 2024 · Sling TSi Votes: 9 ... Sling HW Votes: 4 16.7% Bristell B8 Votes: 0 ... efficient 4-seaters? The first ...

Nov 15, 2021 · Building a Sling TSi in under 8 minutes I made short video of the building of my airplane, "One Alpha Mike," a Sling TSi. About a year's worth of work consolidated into less than 8 minutes.

Mar 28, 2023 · On sling pilots forums, they said it should be straightforward swap, but for TSI builders they will be shipping new FWF (Firewall forward) kits for 916 and conversion kits for those who has 915 FWF and want to install 916. So for High Wing it should be straightforward.