Most likely will pull the trigger and order a kit later this year, or early next. Just getting finances in place.
Based in the U.K., apparently, if I go ahead, I’ll be the most Northern builder in the country.
My eldest (18yr old) lad wants to fly for a career, and he was due to do an integrated fATPL course later this year. That’s obviously not going to happen, so a slow burn, modular route is the way forward for him - and in between courses, he can help build this aircraft - and once complete, can build some hours in it.
I haven’t instructed for years, but intend renewing my SEP and then instructors tickets, so I can do a lot of his IR stuff etc. (Shame the TSi isn’t aerobatic, as I’d like to teach him in that field too - but that’s getting quite a way ahead of ourselves).
There is a grass strip just a few miles from us, which at 420m long should be able to accommodate the TSi. The chap that owns/runs the strip is also the local LAA (EAA UK equivalent) inspector, so will be getting to know him quite well over the next year or two!
The build will take place in our double garage (just clearing out stuff from my last project), and hopefully then be finished off at the strip.
Heard about the Sling from a colleague I was flying with a few months back - apparently there are 3 or 4 Sling builders on our fleet (I’m one of the lucky chaps still employed as a 787 skipper with our company).
Never done anything like this before. Tinkering with cars in my youth, and can change discs and pads, but that’s about the limit of my mechanical skills normally.
Anyway, just thought I’d join up and say hello.
Cheers all,
Phil
PS currently on a slip in Seattle - if it weren’t for Covid, I’d be badgering some of you local builders for a visit and a look-see!
