It’s arrived..

[John Tucci]

Well, after a six plus month wait, my Sling 2 S-LSA has arrived. Flew it back, across the country, from LA to NY this past weekend. After a few days of transition training, going from steam to glass and lunch on Catalina Island, it was wheels up Friday afternoon. VFR up until I crossed into PA. ADSB weather Capability is amazing, as is my Garmin G3X.

It’s my retirement gift to myself, after a 40 year career. The Sling reminds me of my Tiger, with only 2 seats and a car gas burning Rotax at 5 gah or less.

[Larry sreyoB]

I don't think that picture was taking at Linden...

We are going to need more pics, too, of course.

[Jeff Hartmann]

Impressive, I just killed 40 minutes on their web site. Also fun seeing your ADS-B track across the country. Looks to be about the same performance as the RV12 that TT built. Maybe more range... a 6 hour + leg!!! What did it take, about 60-70 gallons to cross the country?
FlightAware still has a picture of a DA20 with your N Number...

[John Tucci]

I don't think that picture was taking at Linden...

We are going to need more pics, too, of course.

I moved further north, Linden is no more.

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

Very nice, John! Enjoy!

[John Tucci]

Impressive, I just killed 40 minutes on their web site. Also fun seeing your ADS-B track across the country. Looks to be about the same performance as the RV12 that TT built. Maybe more range... a 6 hour + leg!!! What did it take, about 60-70 gallons to cross the country?
FlightAware still has a picture of a DA20 with your N Number...

I was about to order an RV12 SLSA, but late last year VAN’s suspended production in lieu of the improved 912iS. Only last week did they send me an updated price list (originally promised last October) For the iS. I visited the factory in September then flew to LA to demo the Sling.

All Slings come with 39.6 gallon tanks. I haven’t totaled my times and fuel consumption yet, as we got back, ate dinner, crashed and then that thing called work on Monday. I’ll work on the figures and my log book this weekend. I ran auto fuel while in LA and 100LL for the trip east. I’ll go back to using 91 octane as much as I can after my oil change.

[John Tucci]

Very nice, John! Enjoy!

Thanks Scott...

[Terry Carraway]

Nice looking.

Does it handle like a Tiger?

[Tom Tyson]

... All Slings come with 39.6 gallon tanks. I haven’t totaled my times and fuel consumption yet, as we got back, ate dinner, crashed and then that thing called work on Monday. I’ll work on the figures and my log book this weekend. I ran auto fuel while in LA and 100LL for the trip east. I’ll go back to using 91 octane as much as I can after my oil change.

One of my few beefs with the RV-12 was the fuel tank. As you know the '-12 has a 20 gal tank which completely fills half the baggage area. This to accommodate the trailerably feature. Having tried to create a workable trailer for the '-12 and failed miserably (though I did have a semi-workable prototype at OSH some years ago), I would much rather see Van produce an RV-9 based LSA which would have 40 gals of fuel in the wings by default.

Enjoy the new toy, and fly it out to DLH in September.

Regards - TT

[Tom Charlton]

Enjoy the new toy, and fly it out to DLH in September.
Regards - TT

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Tom Charlton

[John Tucci]

Nice looking.

Does it handle like a Tiger?

Thanks Terry.

Yes, Like a Fighter. So much so, my friend a former F-15 driver and South West pilot is having Mid-West Sky Sport build an assisted EAB version. It should be ready in September. He was there last week working on it.

[John Tucci]

One of my few beefs with the RV-12 was the fuel tank. As you know the '-12 has a 20 gal tank which completely fills half the baggage area. This to accommodate the trailerably feature. Having tried to create a workable trailer for the '-12 and failed miserably (though I did have a semi-workable prototype at OSH some years ago), I would much rather see Van produce an RV-9 based LSA which would have 40 gals of fuel in the wings by default.

Enjoy the new toy, and fly it out to DLH in September.

Regards - TT

I might just take you up on that next year, after I retire.

[John O'Shaughnessy [FCM]]

Well, after a six plus month wait, my Sling 2 S-LSA has arrived.

That is fantastic! I enjoyed hearing about it at our dinner in Manhattan. It looks beautiful!

[Larry sreyoB]

I moved further north, Linden is no more.

Where to?

Linden is closed or just no more for you?

I transferred to Chicago last December. Much easier commute!

[Andy Alson]

John, hope you enjoy your new toy!! Remember you were going to schedule a fly in lunch somewhere so we can check out the Sling.

Andy