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Continue reading →: And We’re Off! My Sling TSi Build Starts August 18, 25I’ve been talking about building my Sling TSi for months. I’ve picked avionics, argued with myself over propellers, and researched boost pumps at 1 am. Now, finally, the day is almost here—on August 18th, the build officially begins at The Airplane Factory in Torrance, California. And here’s a little twist…
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Continue reading →: Is It Time for the Sling TSi to Go 28 Volts?TL;DR: The Sling TSi’s 14V system works, but a 28V setup — common in modern certified GA — would double electrical capacity, allow lighter wiring, and improve cold starts. It could make big loads like A/C or TKS easier to handle and reduce the need for an external alternator, but…
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Continue reading →: Push Rods up Front, Cables in the Back: The Sling TSi’s Hybrid Control SystemTL;DR: The Sling TSi uses push‑pull rods for ailerons, elevator, and flaps, and steel cables for the rudder. This hybrid setup delivers crisp pitch and roll control while keeping the rudder light and easy to route. It needs less frequent adjustment than all‑cable systems but still requires careful inspection of rod…
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Continue reading →: MOSAIC Is Here: Why It’s Great News for Aging Pilots (Like Me)Flying is one of those passions you want to hold on to for as long as possible. But the reality for many of us—especially those with a few more hours in the logbook and years on the calendar—is that medical certification can become the biggest threat to staying in the…
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Continue reading →: MOSAIC Is Here: How It Redraws the Map for General AviationTL;DR: The FAA’s MOSAIC rule isn’t just a regulatory update for Light Sport and Experimental aircraft—it’s a potential turning point for the General Aviation (GA) industry. From flight schools and aircraft manufacturers to insurance providers and weekend pilots, the ripple effects will be felt across every layer of GA. What…
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Continue reading →: MOSAIC Is Here: What Changes for E-AB OwnersTL;DR: MOSAIC brings long-awaited changes for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft—legalizing compensated instruction, allowing non-builders to earn a Repairman Certificate, and clarifying commercial use boundaries. These updates significantly improve the utility, resale value, and ecosystem around E-AB aircraft. Expect ripple effects in training, maintenance, and aircraft value. The E-AB World Before…
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Continue reading →: MOSAIC Is Here: The FAA’s Long-Awaited Leap Into Modern AviationTL;DR: The FAA just issued MOSAIC—Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification—a long-overdue overhaul of how we build, fly, and think about light aircraft. It expands Light Sport Aircraft limits, opens new doors for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) builders, and gives pilots more flexibility. It doesn’t fix everything, but it’s the most significant…
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Continue reading →: From Concept to Cockpit: Finalizing My Sling’s Avionics PanelTL;DR: After months of configuration decisions, I’ve officially approved the final avionics panel for my Sling TSi. Designed and built by the talented team at Midwest Panel Builders, this setup brings together modern ergonomics, crisp integration, and future-facing flexibility. Here’s a guided tour of what’s on the panel—and why I…
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Continue reading →: Blades of Glory: 3 vs. 4 on the Sling TSiTL;DR When One More Blade Makes You Think Twice Sling Aircraft recently introduced the DUC FlashBlack and TigerBlack 4-blade propellers as a factory option for the Sling TSi, marking a notable shift in the aircraft’s configuration choices. Until now, Sling builders have predominantly selected 3-blade constant-speed propellers, such as the…
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Continue reading →: Vectors for Growth: A Pilot’s Guide to IFR Checkride RecoveryIn June 2025, I passed my FAA instrument checkride. But not on the first try. That’s right—my journey to the instrument rating came with a little detour: a disapproval notice. The FAA equivalent of a red card. And while it stung, it also taught me some of the most important…
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