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by Poobah
Fri Apr 11, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: Sling HW
Topic: Vortex Generators?
Replies: 2
Views: 3404

Re: Vortex Generators?

I heard JP talk about them once and he said they were so effective in increasing the stall angle of attack that when the plane finally did stall it had some nasty wing-drop characteristics. What he did not discuss was the technical details such as what brand of VGs they were, what location along the...
by Poobah
Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Sling TSi - Northeast Iowa
Replies: 5
Views: 25466

Re: Sling TSi - Northeast Iowa

Hi Zach! I'm finishing my TSi rn at Midwest Sky Sports in MI. I have a (fifth generation!) farm in Western IL (Altona IL) and will hopefully be flying through NE Iowa this summer. Will definitely be spending time in KGBG, KDVN, and KCID. Details still TBD but happy to meet up if you're interested. G...
by Poobah
Sun Feb 02, 2025 4:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New HW builder in Washington state
Replies: 8
Views: 18715

Re: New HW builder in Washington state

Hi Dave!

I'm a TSi builder in the Seattle area - currently finishing up my build at Midwest Sky Sports.

Are you planning on coming to the NW Aviation Expo in Puyallip on Feb 22-23 ? Planning on going and happy to say hi.
by Poobah
Tue Dec 10, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Large crack in Main Landing Gear
Replies: 18
Views: 43393

Re: Large crack in Main Landing Gear

The maintenance manual section 4.4.1.6 ( https://slingaircraft.com/download/1068/sling-4-tsi/11140/sling-4-tsi-maintenance-manual-rev-1-3.pdf ) details the procedure for removing & reinstalling the landing gear. Unsolicited advice - you should get in the habit of always having the relevant maint...
by Poobah
Mon Oct 21, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Parachute Options for the TSi – Need Some Input!
Replies: 4
Views: 31772

Re: Parachute Options for the TSi – Need Some Input!

I would add that there's good evidence that without training pilots are unlikely to use the chute, and there's no real good training for this use case (yes I know you & I are smarter than the average pilot...). Further knowing that the system has been "unit tested" but not "integr...
by Poobah
Fri Oct 18, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Sling TSi Builder (Sort Of)
Replies: 6
Views: 25353

Re: New Sling TSi Builder (Sort Of)

A suggestion on the hangar is to put an alert on Craigslist for hangars for sale. Depending up on the hangar situation at the airports in reasonable distance there may be some port-a-ports or smaller more "affordable" hangars that pop up for sale there. I've been on the county wait list f...
by Poobah
Fri Oct 18, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Sling TSi Builder (Sort Of)
Replies: 6
Views: 25353

Re: New Sling TSi Builder (Sort Of)

stathis wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2024 9:35 am Fantastic, nice to meet you. Let me know how things are going. Love to hear about your experience at some point in the future.

Best,
Stathis
Oh believe me when it's done you won't be able to stop me talking about it...
by Poobah
Fri Oct 18, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: N135WT down
Replies: 10
Views: 66121

Re: N135WT down

Yes no new information in the last year...
by Poobah
Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Sling TSi Builder (Sort Of)
Replies: 6
Views: 25353

Re: New Sling TSi Builder (Sort Of)

Hi Stathis!

I'm in the Seattle area - and also recently retired. My plane will be located at Auburn, but is currently at the MSS build facility in Sandusky MI. Hoping it will be done in time to fly it back home in the spring.
by Poobah
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discord for Sling?
Replies: 4
Views: 113361

Re: Discord for Sling?

That's a great idea! I'd be happy to join.