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Continue reading →: Bend, Drill, Rivet: My Hands-On Experience at the EAA Metal WorkshopOne of the most exciting parts of building an experimental aircraft is the sheer volume of new things you get to learn. Whether it’s understanding the intricate details of avionics or the not-so-intricate art of riveting metal sheets, every step is a hands-on education. It’s part airplane construction, part life…
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Continue reading →: Cracking the Code: How to Set Up Arbitrary DME Holds in Garmin GTNWarning: IFR Geekery Ahead! If you’re deep into IFR training or just love aviation tech, welcome! If you’re here by accident and wondering what the heck a hold is, you might want to sit this one out—unless you enjoy unnecessary levels of detail about flying in circles. Today, we’re diving…
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Continue reading →: Why I Chose the VP-X Pro Over Traditional Circuit Breakers (And How I Resolved My Biggest Concern)One of the major electrical system decisions in my Sling TSi build was whether to use traditional fuses and circuit breakers or upgrade to the Vertical Power VP-X Pro electronic circuit breaker system. After weighing the pros and cons, I decided that the VP-X Pro was the better choice for…
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Continue reading →: First Time at the NW Aviation Conference: Learning, Planning, and Talking AirplanesThe Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show is a staple event in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation businesses for a weekend of exhibits, seminars, and conversations about all things flying. This year was my first time attending, and with my Sling TSi build and IFR…
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Continue reading →: How FlySto.net Helps Me Learn from Every IFR FlightInstrument training requires precision, consistency, and the ability to make the right corrections at the right time. During a flight, it can be difficult to recognize small mistakes or pinpoint exactly where things went wrong. That’s why analyzing flight data after each lesson is such a valuable tool. By collecting…
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Continue reading →: Oxygen Without the Hassle: My Decision for the Sling TSiFlying at altitude comes with both legal and practical oxygen requirements, and selecting the right system for my Sling TSi was an important decision. The FAA’s oxygen requirements under FAR 91.211 state: While these are the legal minimums, the general wisdom among pilots is to use oxygen above 8,000 feet,…
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Continue reading →: Braking Down the Options: Why I’m Skipping Beringer BrakesWhen configuring my Sling TSi, one of the optional upgrades I considered was the Beringer wheelset and brake system. They’ve gained a lot of attention in the aviation community, and since Sling Aircraft now offers them as a standard option on the TSi and HW models, I wanted to take…
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Continue reading →: Sleek, Simple, and Stylish – Finalizing My Sling TSi Livery and Paint SchemeOne of the most exciting parts of building an airplane—besides, you know, actually flying it—is deciding how it will look. Unlike buying a factory-built plane where you’re stuck with whatever the manufacturer offers, the Sling TSi gives me complete freedom to design a custom paint scheme that reflects both style…
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Continue reading →: I Passed the IFR Written – Good Enough to Not Embarrass MyselfWell, it’s official—I passed the FAA Instrument Rating Written Test! Not with a perfect score, but with a “good enough” grade to make sure it won’t be a problem during the check ride oral. My CFII made it clear that while the passing score is 70%, anything below 90% could…
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Continue reading →: Selecting the Upholstery – Quality, Customization, and SimplicityOne of the great things about building a Sling TSi is getting the best of both worlds—customization and simplicity. Unlike fully custom experimental aircraft, where everything has to be sourced separately, Sling offers high-quality, factory-made upholstery that fits perfectly while still allowing for personalization. Sling’s upholstery is authentic leather with…
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