What a Sling TSi costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 3 Sling TSi aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a Sling Aircraft Sling TSi fly?
A Sling Aircraft Sling TSi flies about 1,000 nm, roughly 1,852 km, which is about 6 h 27 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Sling Aircraft Sling TSi cost to own?
A Sling Aircraft Sling TSi costs about EUR 1,363 a month to run, or about EUR 139 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Sling Aircraft Sling TSi
Aircraft overview
The Sling Aircraft Sling TSi is a four seat, low wing, kit built light aircraft developed in South Africa by The Airplane Factory, now Sling Aircraft. It first flew in 2018 and entered customer kit production soon after as the turbocharged, fuel injected successor to the Sling 4. The aircraft is aimed at private owners who want efficient cross country performance, modern avionics and straightforward handling in the experimental amateur built category. Its importance in the used market comes from combining a contemporary airframe with the Rotax 915 iS, giving it better high altitude and hot weather capability than earlier Sling four seat models.
Performance & specifications
Typical cruise performance for the Sling Aircraft Sling TSi is commonly quoted at about 145 to 155 knots true airspeed, depending on power setting, propeller, weight and altitude. Published range is typically around 800 nautical miles with reserves in standard configurations. Maximum operating altitude is 18,000 feet, reflecting the turbocharged engine installation. The standard powerplant is the Rotax 915 iS, a 141 hp, turbocharged, fuel injected, liquid and air cooled four cylinder engine driving a constant speed propeller on many examples. Maximum takeoff weight is generally listed at 2,094 lb, with useful load varying by build, options, paint, interior and avionics fit.
Cabin & avionics
The Sling Aircraft Sling TSi seats four in a compact but practical cabin with two front seats, a rear bench arrangement and a baggage area behind the rear seats. Large doors and a relatively low wing height help access, while visibility is a notable strength of the low wing layout. As an experimental aircraft, equipment varies substantially from one example to another. Many aircraft are fitted with Garmin G3X Touch glass panels, often paired with Garmin radios, transponder, engine monitoring and autopilot. Dynon SkyView installations are also seen. Buyers should verify whether IFR equipment, heated pitot, certified navigator, ADS B equipment and autopilot servos are installed and properly documented.
Buying & value
Used Sling Aircraft Sling TSi values depend heavily on build quality, total time, engine time, avionics, propeller choice and documentation. A careful pre purchase inspection should focus on the Rotax 915 iS installation, cooling, turbo system, fuel system, electrical architecture, weight and balance data, control rigging and compliance with factory service information. Common upgrades include Garmin G3X Touch panels, IFR navigators, constant speed propellers, upgraded interiors, autopilot, and whole aircraft parachute systems where installed. In the used market, the Sling Aircraft Sling TSi typically sits above earlier Sling 4 aircraft, offering newer systems and stronger cruise and altitude capability while remaining below certified four seat singles in regulatory cost and acquisition price.