Sling 4

Talk about airplanes! At last count, there are 39 (and growing) FAA certificated S-LSA (special light sport aircraft). These are factory-built ready to fly airplanes. If you can't afford a factory-built LSA, consider buying an E-LSA kit (experimental LSA - up to 99% complete).

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Cluemeister
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Sling 4

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What's the status of this aircraft? Wasn't this essentially a grown up LSA converted to 4 seats with a Rotax 914?
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Cluemeister wrote:What's the status of this aircraft? Wasn't this essentially a grown up LSA converted to 4 seats with a Rotax 914?
I haven't been on this site for a long time. I've flown the Sling 4 a few times and you're right. It also has a constant speed prop, another reason it doesn't fit the LSA category. Nice plane, faster, and got off the grass field at SNF faster than my Sling 2.
Cluemeister
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I wonder why this plane hasn't been more popular. Seems to have a lot of positives going for it!
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The Sling 4 is only offered only as an EAB kit. It flies at 130 knots, weighs over 1,600 lbs, has 4 seats and a constant speed prop so it in no way qualifies as a LSA.

I suspect a certified Sling 4 factory built under $200,000 would be very desirable.
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This really looks like an amazing aircraft for sure! I remember watching a video recently on it and was super impressed. They had 3 guys in that puppy and it looked like it was no big deal taking off. Amazing performance and efficiency with the Rotax 914 turbo and a constant speed propeller.
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It's unfortunate that we can't have constant speed propellers in LSAs ... Would be nice! The story about the round-the-world trip in a Sling 4 is pretty interesting ...
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MackAttack wrote:It's unfortunate that we can't have constant speed propellers in LSAs ...
Sadly, not even in E-LSA's.

If I could legally install one in my Sky Arrow, the check would be in the mail tomorrow!
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