So I went from 0 hours to 234 hours in this airplane. I'm currently commercial instrument working on my CFI all at sling pilot academy. These planes are so awesome. I took that exact plane he's looking at on my commercial long cross country from LA to Las Cruces New Mexico solo. 6 and a half hours there, 7 and a half hours back non stop. The only downside to these planes at the moment is that it can't go into IMC. I got my instrument rating in it but no actual instrument time. Learning on glass is awesome. I watch videos of guys flying jets and it's very similar. If you guys have any questions about this plane or the school, just ask.
@@Officer_Boat It's 100% simulated time. Meaning with foggles or a hood. The plane is IFR rated but the light sport category is restricted to VFR conditions only. It's kind of confusing so many people think you can't get your ratings in it but you can. Our planes are equipped with GTN650's which are certified for IFR flight. There is a downside to getting your instrument rating without ever flying in the clouds, that was my point. I am instrument rated but I wouldn't fly in actual IMC(instrument meteorological conditions) as PIC until I got at least a couple of hours of actual under my belt with someone who has real IMC time. So I am instrument rated on paper but I wouldn't call myself IMC ready. So as awesome as these planes are, and I still think they are the best trainer by a mile, they can't do everything. I would suggest that every sling student after they get their instrument rating, go out and find a way to do real IMC time on their own.
@@ctsteve1967 Come fly it. You will change your mind. It is not going to break any speed records but it will out climb and fly circles around any cessna or piper.
Hey Mojo, this is unrelated to this video, but I've fallen in love with the looks of the upcoming Diamond DA50RG, but I don't know what maintenance, inspection, and repair for all composite planes looks like. If you interview someone who owns a diamond or something similar, please ask them about it because I'm curious.
I talked to Mike Blythe(the designer) about this. You cannot put a 915is on the current sling 2. The chassis is not strong enough and the wing is not right. Unlike most kit planes, slings are entirely designed around the engine. So the wings, chassis, body and controls are designed to maximise the specific rotax engine. The sling 2 around the 912, the sling 4 around the 914, and the TSi around the 915. It's the same reason why they basically had to completely redesign the sling 4 for the 915. RV's and other kits are not designed to such strict parameters so you get more custom options but at the expense of efficiency. All that said, he told me it's in the works but all of his effort right now is in the TSi high wing development. Hope that long winded answer helps you out.
@@kevinbutler9786 Thank you for such a detailed responce!! After hearing this I think this is an advantage to the aircraft since efficiency is ultra important. I hope to someday see this airplane, but even more excited for the high wing (hoping to onw a sling tsi highwing someday!!) Thanks again
Hi Mike. I like your videos, but I think you need to start listing a disclaimer on all your videos that deal with Sling products. You are clearly biases due to your relationship with TAF. Be upfront and call your videos "commercials" and/or "paid advertisement" which is what they've become. Once again, I do like your videos, and I understand that you have to work off the TSI, but be honest about why you are pimping their products almost exclusively now.
Mike makes videos about aircrafts that he is able to personally visit and see, he is currently building a sling and is at their facilities therefore exposing him to more of their aircraft. What content creator wouldn't take care of this advantage? I do not know but I doubt that mike is getting a check from sling for each video. Also he is not harming other aircraft manufacturers in the process only promoting a brand that he likes and is around.
Calm down dude. The guy is building a sling, he is there a lot, he is showing you their products while working on his build. He is also putting out a lot of non sling content. They are not commercials. I see him giving glowing reviews to sling competitors all of the time. Show me a video where he didn't give a good review. He reaches out to these companies to get invites to do tours and show their products, in return, he usually is very complimentary to them. That is how this CZcams thing works. So relax, enjoy the content, come to Torrance and try the product. They are actually awesome planes.
@@kevinbutler9786 Hi Kevin. I do like the Sling products. I also DO enjoy the Mojogrip videos in general; they are rather good! I live in Long Beach and have visited Zamperini field and I am considering taking flight lessons from them. I think TAF has very good products! I'm also considering building my own aircraft. I do enjoy the build videos very much! I'm not saying to stop promoting his plane . . . I think he should promote his plane build very much, and I'm looking forward to watching future TSI videos. Having said this, calling what is clearly product placement "product placement" is not a sin . . . just give a disclaimer, that's all.
@@bartholemunortan4239 Hi. I have no problem with him promoting his own aircraft! I like his build videos. I plan on building a sling myself. So, this is NOT an anti-sling comment. I just believe in truth in advertisement. It's not about harming others; it's about transparency.
@@joelshrader7616 Have you gone up in one yet? What is your experience level? Personally I think it's all good, everyone knows by now that he's building a sling. We're all smart people, it's not rocket science to figure out he's a fan of the product. My name is Kevin, I should be a CFI there in a couple of weeks (if I can get a checkride), come say hi, I'll take you up and show you the school, it's changing and growing rapidly.
I'm waiting for the TSI RG. Now THAT would be a plane! Disclaimer: This is my own fantasy and I have zero clue if TAF is developing one. Heres's hoping ;)
They are not going to make one. It adds 65+ pounds to the plane and there models show only at best a 4kts gain in cruise. So they have deemed it not worth it. Sorry.
Why does it seem so hard to get into general aviation as a hobby? I can't seem to find any opportunities to learn either fixed wing or rotary from nothing up to instrument rating in the Houston area. What am I missing? I need someone to guide and mentor me to do it right.
@@mojogrip I'm at Stage 1. I have a lot of book knowledge but only flight sim experience. I have reached out by phone, left messages, and emailed a few schools over the last 6 months to get guidance, contacts and appointments. They won't pickup the phone or respond. It's almost like maybe you have to commit to wanting an aviation career before they even give you the time of day. I have a very good career already that can finance this training well enough, and just want to get the skills for general aviation hobby flying and instruments; maybe fixed wing, helicopter or even glider. Actually, one school did pickup my call, but they said that they didn't do flight training in Houston, only in Florida. My career is in Houston, so that doesn't work. What do I do?
Andrew, the flight schools were inundated with career pilot trainees and the smaller schools don't advertise much. I know there was some training going on at clover field/LVJ. All of this is changing now and there are lots of opportunities to train as students bail out due to airline cut backs. I'm guessing there will also be inexpensive planes available too. Feel free to reach out and I'll try to help research some good options for you.
@@landen99 It's convoluted... but I bought a Van's RV-12 E-LSA, not too much money, and I am getting my Light Sport aircraft license in my own experimental plane. That said, with hangar fees, insurance, maintenance, and everything else... I'd say flying about 100 hours a year will be the break even point for me. Just saying, it becomes a way of life, not a hobby.
Mike, your information is not correct. This is NOT a "Light Sport Aircraft." This is an "Experimental Amateur Built" aircraft. Difference? Max weight of LSA is 1320lbs - the Sling's is 2,090lbs. (over 770 lbs difference.) Plus, you MUST have a "fixed pitch" prop in a LSA. The Sling uses an electric prop. Youi have misled your 183,000 subscribers.
LSA is limited to max of 120 kts at sea level, 1320 # gross, and VFR only. The 912 IS is very capable in this plane. Buy a RV-9A if you need 150 -160 HP with a Lycoming 320, and 150kts capable cruise, in a side by side. And get a General Pilots license and training too, while you are at it. Rather than make comments such as this, define what the mission is for the plane you want to fly, and buy something that's a better fit for you, probably that has a Lycoming O-320 in a low compression motor, that will make 150-160 HP. This plane was designed completely around the Rotax 912 series of 100 HP motors, for ease of maintenance and economy of operation.
Love your channel Mojo! you've been helping fuel my interest in flying.
So I went from 0 hours to 234 hours in this airplane. I'm currently commercial instrument working on my CFI all at sling pilot academy. These planes are so awesome. I took that exact plane he's looking at on my commercial long cross country from LA to Las Cruces New Mexico solo. 6 and a half hours there, 7 and a half hours back non stop. The only downside to these planes at the moment is that it can't go into IMC. I got my instrument rating in it but no actual instrument time. Learning on glass is awesome. I watch videos of guys flying jets and it's very similar. If you guys have any questions about this plane or the school, just ask.
THAT IS NOT A DRAWBACK AT ALL. POWER IS
When you say no actual instrument time, you mean even no simulated time? If so, I’m confused, how’d you get your instrument rating then?
@@Officer_Boat It's 100% simulated time. Meaning with foggles or a hood. The plane is IFR rated but the light sport category is restricted to VFR conditions only. It's kind of confusing so many people think you can't get your ratings in it but you can. Our planes are equipped with GTN650's which are certified for IFR flight. There is a downside to getting your instrument rating without ever flying in the clouds, that was my point. I am instrument rated but I wouldn't fly in actual IMC(instrument meteorological conditions) as PIC until I got at least a couple of hours of actual under my belt with someone who has real IMC time. So I am instrument rated on paper but I wouldn't call myself IMC ready. So as awesome as these planes are, and I still think they are the best trainer by a mile, they can't do everything. I would suggest that every sling student after they get their instrument rating, go out and find a way to do real IMC time on their own.
@@ctsteve1967 Come fly it. You will change your mind. It is not going to break any speed records but it will out climb and fly circles around any cessna or piper.
kevin butler I understand now, thanks for clarifying, I appreciate it.
When are you going to do a review of a Van's RV-12 iST ????? Need a trip up to Oregon, Mojo!
Hey Mike, I love your content. Keep it up. Pretty cool plane. Looks like a 2 seater TAA version of a Grumman. Very nice! 👍
Thanks Mike.
You and your family stay safe. 😁
It's always a good day when Mojo Mike puts out a new video!
I will be using your code soon... I will be doing my training at SPA. Hope to see your plane getting built.
The more I watch your vids it's the more I want to learn to fly, keep it up Mike.
what typemodel plane is that one @7:46?
That's a Tecnam p2006
TOA. Torrance Ca. I used to have a C172 parked there. RWY 29R
Great! Good plane and video.
I've liked it, and subscribed.
"Growing like weed" ? Lol. That statement would set best if you said weed(s). Your channel and content is great. Thanks
Hey Mojo, this is unrelated to this video, but I've fallen in love with the looks of the upcoming Diamond DA50RG, but I don't know what maintenance, inspection, and repair for all composite planes looks like. If you interview someone who owns a diamond or something similar, please ask them about it because I'm curious.
I'll look into it
Who will be the first to put a ROTAX 915IS on the body of a SLING TWO?!? Cant wait to see this aircraft
I talked to Mike Blythe(the designer) about this. You cannot put a 915is on the current sling 2. The chassis is not strong enough and the wing is not right. Unlike most kit planes, slings are entirely designed around the engine. So the wings, chassis, body and controls are designed to maximise the specific rotax engine. The sling 2 around the 912, the sling 4 around the 914, and the TSi around the 915. It's the same reason why they basically had to completely redesign the sling 4 for the 915. RV's and other kits are not designed to such strict parameters so you get more custom options but at the expense of efficiency. All that said, he told me it's in the works but all of his effort right now is in the TSi high wing development. Hope that long winded answer helps you out.
With a Vne of 135kts on the Sling 2, it seems like overkill to try a 915is.
@@kevinbutler9786 Thank you for such a detailed responce!! After hearing this I think this is an advantage to the aircraft since efficiency is ultra important. I hope to someday see this airplane, but even more excited for the high wing (hoping to onw a sling tsi highwing someday!!) Thanks again
bartholemu nortan Check out the Bristell 915 on AOPA’s website.
@@kevinbutler9786 Yes, the Sling High Wing is what this aviation noob hopes to own first someday.
Another fine video, Mike
Why couldn't the FAA arranged this with any American companies?
Good information thanks!
I agree!
How much is that avionics set-up..thinking about building my sling tsi just like that
Mr M,GREAT VID
RV12 one hundred bucks cheaper please mojo review the tecnam mentor 😃
Hi Mike. I like your videos, but I think you need to start listing a disclaimer on all your videos that deal with Sling products. You are clearly biases due to your relationship with TAF. Be upfront and call your videos "commercials" and/or "paid advertisement" which is what they've become. Once again, I do like your videos, and I understand that you have to work off the TSI, but be honest about why you are pimping their products almost exclusively now.
Mike makes videos about aircrafts that he is able to personally visit and see, he is currently building a sling and is at their facilities therefore exposing him to more of their aircraft. What content creator wouldn't take care of this advantage? I do not know but I doubt that mike is getting a check from sling for each video. Also he is not harming other aircraft manufacturers in the process only promoting a brand that he likes and is around.
Calm down dude. The guy is building a sling, he is there a lot, he is showing you their products while working on his build. He is also putting out a lot of non sling content. They are not commercials. I see him giving glowing reviews to sling competitors all of the time. Show me a video where he didn't give a good review. He reaches out to these companies to get invites to do tours and show their products, in return, he usually is very complimentary to them. That is how this CZcams thing works. So relax, enjoy the content, come to Torrance and try the product. They are actually awesome planes.
@@kevinbutler9786 Hi Kevin. I do like the Sling products. I also DO enjoy the Mojogrip videos in general; they are rather good! I live in Long Beach and have visited Zamperini field and I am considering taking flight lessons from them. I think TAF has very good products! I'm also considering building my own aircraft. I do enjoy the build videos very much! I'm not saying to stop promoting his plane . . . I think he should promote his plane build very much, and I'm looking forward to watching future TSI videos. Having said this, calling what is clearly product placement "product placement" is not a sin . . . just give a disclaimer, that's all.
@@bartholemunortan4239 Hi. I have no problem with him promoting his own aircraft! I like his build videos. I plan on building a sling myself. So, this is NOT an anti-sling comment. I just believe in truth in advertisement. It's not about harming others; it's about transparency.
@@joelshrader7616 Have you gone up in one yet? What is your experience level? Personally I think it's all good, everyone knows by now that he's building a sling. We're all smart people, it's not rocket science to figure out he's a fan of the product. My name is Kevin, I should be a CFI there in a couple of weeks (if I can get a checkride), come say hi, I'll take you up and show you the school, it's changing and growing rapidly.
what sling certified airplane brand that are selling in the aviation industry?
Just another LSA with the IS engine and bunch of obscenely expensive avionics....
So, the sling is the model you'll be flying, Mike? Well, a newer version.
He's building a 4 seater version. If he attends the school to get his instrument, he will do it in his own 4 seater.
I'm waiting for the TSI RG. Now THAT would be a plane!
Disclaimer: This is my own fantasy and I have zero clue if TAF is developing one. Heres's hoping ;)
Describe this airplane
@@bartholemunortan4239 Just thinking about how cool a TSI retractable would be. And fast.
@@mgd09050 ah couldn't figure out what RG ment silly me, I would love to see that! Also imagine a sling 2 with the 915is... that would be a beast
@@bartholemunortan4239 That's would be sick. Especially in a tail wheel!
They are not going to make one. It adds 65+ pounds to the plane and there models show only at best a 4kts gain in cruise. So they have deemed it not worth it. Sorry.
I just flew this exact airplane, N861SL, yesterday!!! And it is your fault!!! lol
Why does it seem so hard to get into general aviation as a hobby? I can't seem to find any opportunities to learn either fixed wing or rotary from nothing up to instrument rating in the Houston area. What am I missing? I need someone to guide and mentor me to do it right.
Andrew, what stage(s) are you at currently? have you visited a flight school, taken a demo flight?
@@mojogrip I'm at Stage 1. I have a lot of book knowledge but only flight sim experience.
I have reached out by phone, left messages, and emailed a few schools over the last 6 months to get guidance, contacts and appointments. They won't pickup the phone or respond. It's almost like maybe you have to commit to wanting an aviation career before they even give you the time of day. I have a very good career already that can finance this training well enough, and just want to get the skills for general aviation hobby flying and instruments; maybe fixed wing, helicopter or even glider.
Actually, one school did pickup my call, but they said that they didn't do flight training in Houston, only in Florida. My career is in Houston, so that doesn't work. What do I do?
Andrew, the flight schools were inundated with career pilot trainees and the smaller schools don't advertise much. I know there was some training going on at clover field/LVJ. All of this is changing now and there are lots of opportunities to train as students bail out due to airline cut backs. I'm guessing there will also be inexpensive planes available too. Feel free to reach out and I'll try to help research some good options for you.
@@landen99 It's convoluted... but I bought a Van's RV-12 E-LSA, not too much money, and I am getting my Light Sport aircraft license in my own experimental plane. That said, with hangar fees, insurance, maintenance, and everything else... I'd say flying about 100 hours a year will be the break even point for me. Just saying, it becomes a way of life, not a hobby.
Mike
Mike, your information is not correct. This is NOT a "Light Sport Aircraft." This is an "Experimental Amateur Built" aircraft. Difference? Max weight of LSA is 1320lbs - the Sling's is 2,090lbs. (over 770 lbs difference.) Plus, you MUST have a "fixed pitch" prop in a LSA. The Sling uses an electric prop. Youi have misled your 183,000 subscribers.
😂😂 they not hiring anymore 😂😂 kids gonna be in debt for a loooong time.
Hello the type is just crap. Saludos
VERY LITTLE POWER ON THIS AIRPLANE. THAT NEEDS 150 HP
LSA is limited to max of 120 kts at sea level, 1320 # gross, and VFR only. The 912 IS is very capable in this plane. Buy a RV-9A if you need 150 -160 HP with a Lycoming 320, and 150kts capable cruise, in a side by side. And get a General Pilots license and training too, while you are at it.
Rather than make comments such as this, define what the mission is for the plane you want to fly, and buy something that's a better fit for you, probably that has a Lycoming O-320 in a low compression motor, that will make 150-160 HP. This plane was designed completely around the Rotax 912 series of 100 HP motors, for ease of maintenance and economy of operation.