After a six and a half month build process, today is the maiden flight of my newly built airplane. Join me as we take to the skies! Follow me on Instagram @RichardintheSky
Lake Skinner and Diamond Valley Lakes both look beautiful from 7K feet. French Valley is my local airport. I am not a pilot, only time I have ever flown in the plane was as a kid at an airshow at Riverside Muni. Whee you go up for a circle around the city and land. That was probably 25 years ago. I would love to be able to catch them once at F70 when they are testing one of the new aircraft and watch it. Congrats! Just found the channel so I hope you are enjoying it still.
Just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching all the videos, love the colour on her and she is looking beautiful. Congratulations on your new aircraft. Happy New Year, cheers!
Congratulations on your new plane! I never had the chance of flying in a Sling, but I did see several at a local experimental aircraft show in my country, and they might be the most beautiful and modern GA single engine props on the market.
That was so awesome to watch! Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. I'm watching from faraway India and have been eyeing this plane for a while, and the sheer joy of one's first flight in one's own plane I got to see now thanks to you! Best wishes for many a mile, many a smile, across the sky may you keep flying!!! PS: I couldn't become a fighter pilot due to having a hole in my heart, but I went on to be a parajumper. The desire to fly though has caught up with me again and this is the bird that seems lovely! Thanks again!
Boy, oh boy, Richard. This video brought back some memories for this ole flyboy. That sling looks sharp; reminds me of the old Grumman Tiger. The only thing I would change is to move the pilot's throttle quadrant to the left side. I've always believed that that is where it should be, anyway. But, that's just me. I want to feel like I'm flying a fighter, not some big lumbering cargo plane or cattle car in the sky. Nevertheless, I still envy you man. Hopefully if things work out, I'll be back in these here Hawaiian skies, soon myself. meantime, aim high and good flyiin'.
It's the Mygoflight Flex Bolted Quick Release Mount with Universal Cradle. I bolted into my side pocket. It works amazingly! As far as I'm concerned, for this plane, it's the perfect iPad holder solution.
Proudly South African.
Could feel your excitement through the TV. Can’t wait to get mine one day.
I literally clapped when you said: Here we go, we are taking the runway! Good Luck Bro!!
Haha, thanks for sharing my enthusiasm!
Congratulations! She is beautiful. I love the paint, it sort of gives it a vintage look but at the same time, it looks modern as well.
Thank you! I get a lot of comments on the paint. I'm glad I went with one color. Happy flying!
Lake Skinner and Diamond Valley Lakes both look beautiful from 7K feet. French Valley is my local airport. I am not a pilot, only time I have ever flown in the plane was as a kid at an airshow at Riverside Muni. Whee you go up for a circle around the city and land. That was probably 25 years ago. I would love to be able to catch them once at F70 when they are testing one of the new aircraft and watch it.
Congrats! Just found the channel so I hope you are enjoying it still.
I am still enjoying it immensely! Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more... :)
Congratulations on your new plane and the awesome first flight. Many happy and safe flying. All the blesses 👍👌
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! Beautiful airplane.
Thank you, Bruce!
Congrats on the new plane! 🎉 And holy moly, for an uncontrolled airfield that place is hopping!
Thank you! Yes, SoCal is busy even non-towered.
Very impressed! Great vid too!
Thanks a lot!
Bradford is the man! He’s been working on our Comanche for about 8 years. Great shop! Nice aircraft too!!
Just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching all the videos, love the colour on her and she is looking beautiful. Congratulations on your new aircraft. Happy New Year, cheers!
Thank you for taking the journey with me! I appreciate your interest. More to come!
Exciting!! Congratulations!!
Congrats, Richard! That’s just awesome!
Your excitement is contagious!
Congrats on such an uneventful Maiden flight. I could feel your excitement just prior to take off and thouroughly enjoyed the video.
Thank you for sharing my excitement! More to come...
Congratulations on your new plane! I never had the chance of flying in a Sling, but I did see several at a local experimental aircraft show in my country, and they might be the most beautiful and modern GA single engine props on the market.
I did quite a bit of research and I'm inclined to agree with you. It's a fantastic plane! Thanks for watching! :)
Congrats. A superb aircraft and a superb series of videos. Very exciting and helpful for future owners.
Congrats. I love Sling. Im looking to get a HW kit from sling
One day 🙏🏼
Make it happen!! :) Thanks for watching!
Nice plane. Congrats ! 👍🏻
Thank you!
congrats from Australia, get mine in November this year.
Love your videos keep them coming.
Wow! This was so exciting to watch! Was just as nervous as Jon when you first took off. 😬
So exciting!!! 😁👍🏻
Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more... :)
Beautiful airplane I love aviation
Thanks!
That was so awesome to watch! Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience.
I'm watching from faraway India and have been eyeing this plane for a while, and the sheer joy of one's first flight in one's own plane I got to see now thanks to you!
Best wishes for many a mile, many a smile, across the sky may you keep flying!!!
PS: I couldn't become a fighter pilot due to having a hole in my heart, but I went on to be a parajumper. The desire to fly though has caught up with me again and this is the bird that seems lovely! Thanks again!
Thank you very much for your comment and sentiments. I wish you the best on your journey!
@@richardinthesky 🙏🏻
Well dpne to all! I doubted the color but it looks great! Show us the rest of your burning the first 40hrs Richard!?
Boy, oh boy, Richard. This video brought back some memories for this ole flyboy. That sling looks sharp; reminds me of the old Grumman Tiger. The only thing I would change is to move the pilot's throttle quadrant to the left side. I've always believed that that is where it should be, anyway. But, that's just me. I want to feel like I'm flying a fighter, not some big lumbering cargo plane or cattle car in the sky. Nevertheless, I still envy you man. Hopefully if things work out, I'll be back in these here Hawaiian skies, soon myself. meantime, aim high and good flyiin'.
Thanks, man! All the best to you! Aloha!
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Congrats! It’s my dream to build one someday! What color or scheme are you planning to paint your bird?
Nice! where'd you get your glasses? Been looking for something like that. (also a Sling TSI owner)
What a sweet looking plane.
Will it do barrel roles and loops? 😆 🤣 😂
Not legally. 😉
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Put your checklist on the G3X… stil haven’t seen anyone cover that in the video well
I have been looking into one of these. Seems like an incredible machine for the money. What's your opinion 10 months later? Thanks.
I'm still loving it! It's a fantastic airplane.
How in the world did you get this build completed in 6 months? Congratulations!
The build assist program at Sling North America in Torrance, CA. 👍🏼
Hi Richard, nice video! Can you tell me what kind of iPad holder you use on the left side of your (close to the canopy door? Is it a permanent fix?
It's the Mygoflight Flex Bolted Quick Release Mount with Universal Cradle. I bolted into my side pocket. It works amazingly! As far as I'm concerned, for this plane, it's the perfect iPad holder solution.
What is the name of the plane, please?
Sling Tsi