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January 2012

Monday, 30 January 2012, 04:47:28 PM +2 UTC
Flying around the Country!

Hi all.

For any Sling enthusiasts, potential buyers, flights schools or students who want to see the Sling in the flesh, Mike will be spending a week flying around the country visiting flight schools. The itinerary for now is the following.

 

Monday 6 February Nelspruit from 08h00 – 11h00

Monday 6 February Richards Bay from 13h30 – 16h30

Tuesday 7 February Margate from 08h00 – 09h30

Tuesday 7 February East London from 11h00 – 13h00

Tuesday 7 February Port Alfred from 15h00 – 16h00 on the 8th February

 

Time slots for the rest of the trip have not been allocated yet but the route will roughly be to fly on to Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, George, Kimberly, Hopestad, Klerksdorp and then any other places on the way that people request.

 

Please follow this thread and feel free to contact us if you want any more information or want us to include your school en-route.

 

Thanks from all at The Airplane Factory  



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Sunday, 22 January 2012, 06:43:57 PM +2 UTC
The Airplane Factory on Carte Blanche Tonight!

Just a reminder that the tv insert of the exploits of the Flyboys from The Airplane Factory will be shown on Carte Blanche (MTN) tonight at 7pm.  It's fun and inspirational and not to be missed.



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Friday, 6 January 2012, 09:29:47 AM +2 UTC
First US bound Sling on its way!

Our first Sling 2 destined for The States have left our factory.
























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December 2011

Wednesday, 14 December 2011
First flush riveted Sling
Very sexy
Very sexy

Guys please take a look at how incredibly sexy the first flush riveted Sling looks! Congrats Rainier Lamers



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Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Errol van Rensburg collect his kit for shipping to Australia

Errol came through to collect his Sling kit for shipping to Australia.



Mike congratulating Errol on his new Sling
Mike congratulating Errol on his new Sling







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Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Kit Builders Feedback
Hennie Wessels' Sling
Hennie Wessels' Sling

One of our proud Sling kit owners, Hennie Prinsloo, is making good progress with his Sling 2 kit.



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Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Kit ready for Australia

Ever wondered what a complete Sling kit looks like? Well here is Errol van Rensburg's kit ready for shipping to Australia.



First Sling kit destined for Australia
First Sling kit destined for Australia







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Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Happy Birthday Oom Jan
Oom Jan and James going for a birthday flight
Oom Jan and James going for a birthday flight

Happy Birthday to Jan Basson, one of our loyal and hardworking staff members.

From The Airplane Factory



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Bryan Erasmus - 2012/1/31 11:07:33 AM
In East London do visit Wings Park .The grass strip 1000mtre good with good clubhouse and no landing fees. Accomm. available free for YOU! Your client Hennie Prinsloo flies from there and a number of Weekend Warriors. ph 0822006087
Kobus - 2012/1/28 2:37:22 PM
I would like to know what is the price of the Sling 2?

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