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by Cluemeister
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Sling TSi baggage area
Replies: 8
Views: 12224

Re: Sling TSi baggage area

Here's a shot of my baggage area before the seats were installed.

by Cluemeister
Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Sling TSi baggage area
Replies: 8
Views: 12224

Re: Sling TSi baggage area

The baggage door opening is fairly small. Certainly a duffel bag or backpack will fit in it, not sure about an airline type carryon. You can figure the parachute takes up about half of the width of the baggage area.

You can fold down the back seat for more room, or put your bags in the back seat.
by Cluemeister
Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Sling 2 & LSA
Topic: Durability after several years use
Replies: 1
Views: 12832

Re: Durability after several years use

Midwest Sky Sports trains in a 912is Sling 2. You could contact them.
by Cluemeister
Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: Sling HW
Topic: First Flight for the Sling HW Prototype
Replies: 1
Views: 12327

Re: First Flight for the Sling HW Prototype

An incredible accomplishment. The 915is arrival in the marketplace at the same time that the Aircraft Factory hit its innovative stride is a great combination!
by Cluemeister
Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Sling HW
Topic: Sling TSI High Wing
Replies: 8
Views: 25562

Re: Sling TSI High Wing

52 gallons up from 47 in the Tsi. Impressive!
by Cluemeister
Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kit Insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 27805

Re: Kit Insurance

That's in the range of what I paid. Not that it's a good number, but not that uncommon.
by Cluemeister
Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:33 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Dual Toe brakes vs Centre brake
Replies: 9
Views: 14713

Re: Dual Toe brakes vs Centre brake

Can someone explain how to steer with just the centre brake? Is it just with rudder? What happens when there is no ground speed? I was concerned about that as well, as my last plane had toe brakes and free castering nose wheel. Steering the Tsi with the hand brake is easy. The rudder pedals turn th...
by Cluemeister
Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: Tow bar?
Replies: 7
Views: 9168

Re: Tow bar?

Tow bar arrived. Very similar to my last Bogert tow bar. I'll post an update as I get a chance to use it!

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by Cluemeister
Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Soon-to-be Tsi Builder
Replies: 4
Views: 7302

Re: Soon-to-be Tsi Builder

I did both power off and on stalls. Much more benign than I expected.
by Cluemeister
Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:12 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Soon-to-be Tsi Builder
Replies: 4
Views: 7302

Re: Soon-to-be Tsi Builder

Welcome, Brian!

Congratulations on your kit order. Did you test fly the Sling in California?