The story
A low-wing, two-seat light sport aircraft from The Airplane Factory in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rotax engine, sliding canopy, all-metal airframe, sold as a factory-built plane or a kit. A favourite of flight schools and weekend pilots who want to actually go somewhere.
Within about a year of its first flight, a Sling 2 flew all the way around the world to prove the design.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Sling 2?
Small low-wing two-seater with a big sliding bubble canopy, fixed tricycle gear and a three-blade prop.
How many passengers does the Sling 2 carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 1 passenger.
How big is the Sling 2?
It is 22 ft 11 in long and 30 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the Sling 2 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2008.
How many Sling 2s have been built?
310+ built.
How rare is a Sling 2 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Sling 2 catch is worth 25 points.
