Sling Pilots Forum

According to the build quote I got last week I'm looking at a $440K estimate on the builder assist for a full IFR package. However, that doesn't include additional paint which is at least $10K, nor the long range tanks at $8K or external alternator for $4K. All in with tax in California that's over ...

In talking with TAF the other day about options it was mentioned that Linda is working with Duc on a prop option for the 916. I have no other information specifically to the HW but I should be getting my Duc Flashblack delivered next week for my L600. All in with an APR-1 controller is about $12k.

Must have been busy week for them. I received my email on the 5th. With the new pricing I’m almost positive it’s a pass for me and my partner. All in, delivered at $500k puts it in a class with too many other good and established options. All things being equal if I’m going to drop half a million I’...

I just got the newsletter last night and saw that they claimed HW production was ramping up. I emailed Edward and he got back to me in minutes. He said they are currently taking specs from those with numbers in the 130s. Based on current production, I may actually make the original estimate of two y...

Just read the April newsletter and asking is claiming around 8 HW kits a month being produced. Hopefully that’s accurate because it would mean roughly 1.5yrs until my number gets called.

OP made one post and never heard from again. I'd be really surprised if that was actually someone who built a Sling.

Prince increase on what? No one answers the phone or returns messages down in Torrance. I cornered Jean when Sling had a booth in Sacramento two months ago and he took my name and number and said he'd call me the next day. Still waiting...

Definitely agree that it's annoying and a little disconcerting that there's not much transparency about what production looks like. I put my deposit down a few weeks ago and was told the following: "They shipped an empennage for kit 074, a wing for 046, and a complete QuickBuild kit for 036.&qu...