AIRPLANE FACTORY SLING 2

AIRPLANE FACTORY

SLING 2

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SLING 2 KIT No single aircraft can fulfill the special needs of every pilot. Nevertheless, The Airplane Factory believes that the Sling enjoys a set of qualities that will fulfill the needs, at the highest level, of many pilots and flight training schools. The Sling was designed with the aim of creating the most practical and desirable light sport aircraft available. The Sling comprises a stressed skin semi-monocoque structure, precision punched from sheet aluminium by CNC punch. Punching is so precise that no drilling-out or de-burring is required. Parts go together much as with a child’s "Mechano" toy. The entire build is light, precise and simple, even for beginners to manage. Some of the features which make the Sling such a fine aircraft include: • Her flying characteristics - perfectly coordinated, highly responsive controls (she feels like a fighter jet without being over-sensitive) • Her performance - close to the best across the full range of qualities • Her aluminum construction - for ease and consistency of construction and proven strength and lifespan • Her airframe strength and durability – she won’t break easily and if you treat her right, she’ll last you for the rest of your life • Her excellent instrumentation options • Her wide cockpit, excellent all around view and substantial luggage capacity • The incorporation, by design, of a ballistic parachute for safety • The use of high quality components throughout LSA The Sling is flown subject to a MAUW restriction of 600kg. In this configuration the Sling complies with all the requirements of ASTM F2245 – "Standard Specification for the Design and Performance of a Light Sport Aircraft". VLA The Sling is flown subject to a MAUW restriction of 700kg. In this configuration the Sling complies with all the requirements of the "Certification Specifications for Very Light Aeroplanes, CS-VLA". The aircraft specifications, save for fuel capacity and weights, however, are the same in each category. The performances are different and are provided for both of the categories. Below are the various kits available for the Sling 2, as well as any optional extras available. Kit builders do not only receive support from the friendly staff at The Airplane Factory, but you also have support through the extensive kit building manual supplied with your kit and our Kit Build Channel on YouTube, supplying you with informative videos which assist in building your Sling kit. Kits Available Empennage Kit: Kit for construction of complete horizontal and vertical stabilisers, rudder and elevators, hinges, control connectors, trim tab, composite tips. Wing Kit: Kit for construction of complete set of wings, including already assembled main spars, flaps, ailerons, hinges, bellcranks, fuel tanks, pitot mount brackets, composite wing tips. Fuselage Kit: Kit for construction of complete forward, mid and rear fuselage, including fully assembled centre spar, rear spar, seats, all control mechanisms (throttle, brake, stick, pedals etc), firewall, engine mount attached to firewall. Undercarriage Kit: Complete undercarriage kit including main and front gear, main gear mount bolts, front spring & related parts, wheels, tyres, tubes, axles, bearings, hydraulic brake system. Canopy and Instrument Panel Kit: Complete canopy kit including slider, front and main canopy frames, front windscreen, main canopy, closing panels Final assembly and finishing Kit: Kit includes everything required to effect final assembly of aircraft, including nose cowling, all composite closing fairings, pushrod assemblies, related rivets and hardware. Extras: • Kit packed in separate cardboard & plywood boxes - required for freighting • ROTAX 912 ULS 100 hp engine • Firewall Forward Kit - Rotax 912 ULS (exhaust, radiators, suspension frame etc.) • Fuel system including aux fuel pump, selector valve etc. • Warp Drive propellor, prop extension, spinner • MGL EFIS system complete plus backup analogue flight instruments • MGL V6 Radio, VHF antenna (includes internal intercom) • Electrics, switches, circuit breakers, batteries, wires, actuators etc. • Landing lights • Airframe components, wheel spats, steps etc. • Leather upholstery, carpets etc. • Extras, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, covers etc. • Documentation, fees & inspections • Paint (estimate) • Tools, clecos, pneumatic riveter etc. Optional • ROTAX 912 iS 100 hp fuel injected engine • Firewall Forward Kit - Rotax 912 iS (exhaust, radiators, suspension frame etc.) • Fuel system for Rotax 912 iS • ROTAX 914 UL 115 hp turbo charged engine • Firewall Forward Kit - Rotax 914 UL (radiators, suspension frame etc.) • Fuel system for Rotax 914 UL • Airmaster constant speed propellor kit • Trig transponder with antenna and harness • Auto Pilot system • Aveo triple PowerBurst LED strobe and nav light system with lifetime warranty • Parachute recovery system with mount and cables