How Small Planes are Built - SLING Aircraft Factory Tour

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  • @PilotBambi
    @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Hey everyone! This is a completely different video style from what I have ever posted before, so I am SUPER interested to know what you all think of it. I'd love to share more informative content, showing all the incredible innovations in the aviation industry (and from all around the world) Leave a comment down below and share what you think!! xx Bambi

    • @melvinmurithi
      @melvinmurithi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kazi nzuri rubani. (swahili)

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@melvinmurithi Asante rafiki!!

    • @grantnyenes3742
      @grantnyenes3742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really interesting, a great South African success story..what was it like to fly?

    • @manuelwyss101
      @manuelwyss101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grantnyenes3742 good question

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@grantnyenes3742 Absolutely awesome plane to fly!! I was super impressed by the ergonomics of the aircraft, if i say that correctly. Simple to use, but very modern cockpit set up, incredible power to weight ratio, and the list goes on. I was allowed to fly all the way to Lanseria, and we flew in formation with the TSI all the way. I've done a lot of formation flying, but it was never as comfortable as it was in this plane. You can almost micromanage your throttle which is incredible!! And gosh, don't even get me started on that cruis speed. Nothing in it's class compares!!

  • @awonkempetuse3402
    @awonkempetuse3402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    South Africans are very gifted people. All we lack is a Government that will encourage development and innovation.

    • @conniealldis
      @conniealldis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is the rioting going there? HAs it slowed down?

    • @ZubairKhan-vs8fe
      @ZubairKhan-vs8fe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All we lack is a Government

    • @Hiperruimteindustriee
      @Hiperruimteindustriee ปีที่แล้ว

      Well we’ll just have to do without one.

    • @MrAzizisse
      @MrAzizisse ปีที่แล้ว

      I am from somalia. I salute how SA pple are pioneers in aviation and engineering. They build superb attack helicopter that is bought by all countries. They were first in heart transplant. First in many things. Since 91 government taken by blacks the country fall behind. ANC is incompetent . Its failing the nation.

  • @alexwonner7469
    @alexwonner7469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A great success . James and Mike deserve a Nobel price in engineering and a medal for their bravery’s too. Thanks for showing the factory too. Just hope they won’t be looted soon in this chaos in South Africa.

  • @russelllmetcalf
    @russelllmetcalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your passion for aircraft is as contagious as your smile. I predict you will be very famous in a few more years. I see nothing but greatness in your future. Well done.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you! This means so much to me!!

  • @antoniog9814
    @antoniog9814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It is great to see how The Sling Aircraft Factory has become a solid company making a high quality product. I wish them much continued growth! It's easy to see how everyone working there is the backbone of the company, they truly love what they do and they genuinely care about the company. That said, I was completely in love with the Sling TSi, but they ruined it for me by developing the High Wing. The dilemma I have now is deciding whether to get a Sling TSi or a High Wing. Thanks a lot, Sling Aircraft Factory! :)

  • @insanomonkey
    @insanomonkey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Currently flying the Sling as a student pilot in the US, since my flight school has a few of them. AMAZING plane 🙂

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Congratulations, you're the first one to fly the plane outside of Sling", Well done young lady! Thanks for the tour Rosita, and I loved the Mike Patey reference 🤣Do you follow his Scrappy build?

  • @flyblueskyguy5863
    @flyblueskyguy5863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very interesting to see the factory. Sling is doing very well and kudos to them for designing new prototypes. Congratulations Sling and South Africa.

  • @derekpirie9188
    @derekpirie9188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The words are '' Proudly South African''. Thanks Rosita for show casing South Africa, through your flights by Plane and Helicopter. I agree with all the comments, informative content like this is what ''opens ones eyes'' into how ''it was made''. Keep up the flying and the excellent content. From Durban, South Africa.

  • @alanluster950
    @alanluster950 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am an African American, and I am so happy to see the Sling employees so many local Africans to help produce these beautiful airplanes. I will submit my resume.

  • @isaacmagagula4101
    @isaacmagagula4101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I actually started building a Sling tsi
    I love the Sling factory

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's AWESOME!! such a cool plane

  • @sachinamarath6552
    @sachinamarath6552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "This is a canopy for a sling TSI, i don't know why its here" best part

  • @aspergo1648
    @aspergo1648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Proudly South African.
    I'm ordering one!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is fantastic!! Such incredible planes.

    • @eliasdaka3989
      @eliasdaka3989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and not only South Africa but the all Africa

  • @iesikhaty
    @iesikhaty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Knocked this one out of the park! I think you have the best video tour of TAF Sling - meeting the real, authentic people behind it makes it special. They make great aircraft, and justifiably in hot demand. Who wouldn't want a modern, well equipped 4 place with the best balance of speed and economics?
    I'm not a low wing guy, and even I want a TSi lol.

  • @jorgedhernandez5407
    @jorgedhernandez5407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Being an LSA owner, I enjoyed watching the development of the company in So. Africa. This is an awesome aircraft that is made for the pure enjoyment of flying. I am so glad that the company is doing well and they will do well into the future. Yes, folks, I'm happy to have my arse in a Sling.

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan1946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bambi, It's a wonderful place to see how the small planes are built. The people are wonderful and I like the building of small planes Bambi in this place

  • @PaulGarthAviation
    @PaulGarthAviation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really interesting and informative behind the scenes of Sling.
    Secret of success, and recurring theme -- "We do it ourselves..."
    Thank you for the vid, Rosita!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So happy you enjoyed this video. Couldn't agree more; they are doing things right!!

  • @slingbuilduk400
    @slingbuilduk400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Thanks for sharing the Sling Aircraft story with your subscribers. I was sold on the Sling Lifestyle on a trip to Jo'burg in 2020.

  • @kawasaki3070
    @kawasaki3070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I liked the behind the scenes & seeing how in depth this company was on making sure to build everything from the ground up.

  • @wingslevel
    @wingslevel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a super happy group of people, which equals a superb product! Great tour beautiful aircraft!

  • @sachinamarath6552
    @sachinamarath6552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First time i flew the sling 2 i fell in love with aviation all over again. Amazing video Bambi

  • @Factory400
    @Factory400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved the airplane before this video, now I love the company that makes it.
    This was an awesome adventure.
    See you at Oshkosh.

  • @TeemarkConvair
    @TeemarkConvair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MOST IMPRESSIVE and LUCKY you!

  • @waynejohn8
    @waynejohn8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TOTALLY wonderful !!! Thank you, Bambi / Rositta. Love your smile.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!😄 really happy you enjoyed it

  • @jamesdingley3138
    @jamesdingley3138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was 10 I got invited to fly there for my birthday in the grocery store🤣 It was so cool I got given a factory tour and a flight, it was the first time I had flown in a small aircraft. Even now I can’t forget it

  • @rupertmay3453
    @rupertmay3453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this was a great film , it proves that south Africa has some very highly skill people the thought of them building the whole plane is lovely keep it up .

    • @alexmikhael5061
      @alexmikhael5061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the hu-MaNz RACE as a WHOLE has some pretty talented and brilliant people in it increasing the vibe of the grid... unity is the better way, division is the great lie ;) we don't need to divide, we need to unite!!!
      it is sadding that the other side of the coin gets more coverage .... (the bad stuff gets more press... sigh good thing there are plenty but not ENUF people putting out GOOD AND DOING GOOD AND BEEING GOOD :) :) :) )

  • @shewolf5155
    @shewolf5155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They Sling makes South Africa proud !!

  • @andrepotgieter7083
    @andrepotgieter7083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just loved your made in SA Sling Tour, what a wonderful Team and an exceptional Aircraft!!

  • @lucypretorius972
    @lucypretorius972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most awesome on TH-cam I have come across

  • @julioserrano8730
    @julioserrano8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!!!! Well Done..... Love it. Aviation Rocks!!!!

  • @GaryLaaks1
    @GaryLaaks1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have 1 Sling2 at Algoa Flying Club. Amazing plane. Responsive, massive range, comfortable and and and. So proud its South African. Well done guys. Honestly well done.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats wonderful!! I couldn't agree more, they really are the top of their class. such awesome planes!

  • @ravingcyclist624
    @ravingcyclist624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It speaks well for you that they would give you such a thorough tour and allow you to do a video. Bertus was SUPER ! A great bunch of people are working there. You got them 50,000 views so far and hopefully generated some business for them.

    • @ravingcyclist624
      @ravingcyclist624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe they'll give you a sample Sling! You could do an "unboxing". :-)

  • @peterseverin2379
    @peterseverin2379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pilot Bambi, been following mojo mike and he flies a Sling TSI. Nice to see where the Sling originated. You should visit the US and hook up with Mike. Mike seem to have gone into the distribution business and seem to love the Sling. Nice to see the inside and the passion of the Sling staff. Great story.

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a capable and hard working team,in house production is the way to go,a really enjoyable video,thank you.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't thank them enough for taking the time to show us around their awesome factory. Everyone is so dedicated to the company, and it shows so well in the final product. Each step in the production process is handled with care and precision. I was truly impressed.

  • @brycejeannotte7699
    @brycejeannotte7699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really loved the video. Not often you get to see everything in a manufacturing setting. The style was good too. Enjoyed watching your reaction to what was being shown. Move videos like this in the future would be great!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Bryce!! I will definitely share more videos like this. It's so great to share what we get to see, and I was very amazed that they let us film everything. Such transparency is really unique, and says alot about this wonderful company. I can't thank them enough for helping me create this video (especially Bertus who stole the show!!)

  • @mrsaskriders
    @mrsaskriders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that was a very exciting tour. You live a blessed life and live it to the fullest. Thank you for bringing us this video! It is amazing that they make everything from scratch. Incredible

  • @koosclaassen4871
    @koosclaassen4871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the video and would love more of them. My friend is the agent for them in Australia, so I have been fortunate to help assemble them as well as fly in them

  • @topsecret129
    @topsecret129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving all the South African content!

  • @f.scott.fitzbeagle
    @f.scott.fitzbeagle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. They gave you what appears to be full access. Bravo.

  • @lade_edal
    @lade_edal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just fascinating! This is one of the best videos on your channel. I was totally gripped watching this!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! This is awesome to hear 😄

  • @alanmcnamara9155
    @alanmcnamara9155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lovely to see this tour. I am extremely proud of our own South African aircraft company. Nice to see you were in my part of the world, I'm north of there - east of Jhb and right next to OR Tambo International/

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is such an incredible company, and I have been a huge fan of their aircraft for years. I can imagine how proud you are that they are being built in your "back yard"!

  • @BenSieweke
    @BenSieweke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an honor, First to fly the Sling HW. WOW

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was such a privilege!! what a plane...

    • @BenSieweke
      @BenSieweke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PilotBambi I had the opportunity to be one of the first few to flight the Sling TSI (not the first) as I won a competition from African Pilot Magazine back in Oct 2018. Great Aircraft and all I can do find a way to own one of these one day. :)

  • @bramvaneden7318
    @bramvaneden7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Very interesting to see how a small plane like this is build completely from scratch. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing Rosita . 👍👍

  • @Ghost63123
    @Ghost63123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Julle ouens bou ongelooflike vliegtuie. Ek is opgewonde oor die hoëvlerk Sling, en dan nog n stertsleperweergawe ook. Mooi so manne!

  • @brieuc104
    @brieuc104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍! I like this video and yours video before because you are passionate about aviation ! It's a pleasure to whatch yours video every time !

  • @pilotlasse
    @pilotlasse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    12:20 The car on the left (the audi r18) is one of my favourite racing cars of all time!! Besides aviation, I'm a huge fan of Le Mans and endurance racing, so I liked that little fragment😊😊. Great video once again and very informative.

  • @dus666
    @dus666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super leuk om te zien! Volledig met de hand gebouwd! :-)

    • @alrv63
      @alrv63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seems amazing in this day and age - as you say great to see.

    • @philipritson8821
      @philipritson8821 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@alrv63Labour intensive is how manufacturing starts in a low-wage economy!
      Who'd have thought it?

  • @gpaull2
    @gpaull2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “Designed by pilots for pilots.”
    As an AME that’s worked with a lot of pilots…that’s scary! 😜

  • @mapo5976
    @mapo5976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ou Bertus ... and uh ..... ja !
    Dus nou a rrreal for seater.
    En die ander ou met sy tassels. Soo mooi.
    Yu jus gots to luv vis place.

  • @philipgledhill7227
    @philipgledhill7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I pilot bambi. Hope you and family are well.what a brilliant and interesting set of hangers.there is a lot of work goes into them.thats amazing work to produce one a week. Philip would like to wish sling all the best for the future. Philip. Bambi take care and good health to you all phil.

  • @andycap1223
    @andycap1223 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes me so proud to be a South African when I see what these folks have achieved. I do suspect their "management model" could be studied by economic institutions; as I was once privileged to see the "cross-cultural camaraderie" there.
    Their success is no accident.
    Hats off to them all.
    Oh, and a lovely presentation, too. . . Please do more!

  • @natal777
    @natal777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing company I love how they do everything in house ! Great video Bambi TY 💖

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a highly informative video,thank you.

  • @luisnarimatsu2220
    @luisnarimatsu2220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG Rosita! This was an awesome tour..love everything is manufactured in house by such a passionate team great video! Stay safe ...hugs...143

  • @arturoq5611
    @arturoq5611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO ROSITA !!!!
    SAFE FLYING AND BEST REGARDS
    ARTURO

  • @JohnPlocher
    @JohnPlocher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great behind the scenes look at a a great organization...
    From a videographer perspective, the content/composition balance between "watching your face" and "watching whatever you were seeing that got you excited" had me wishing to see much more of the latter... Maybe a good time to push the limits on that GoPro Max!

  • @ld5954
    @ld5954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pilot Bambi! The best Pilot on earth!!!😉👍 Love your videos, And so grateful for you sharing your passion for aviation with us!!🙂

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hihi thank you so much Leon!! Really glad you enjoyed this video!

  • @1006V
    @1006V 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, looks like a great company! Thanks for the tour.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy you enjoyed it!! It really is!

  • @janharmlab
    @janharmlab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You lucky fish! Got to fly my dream aircraft. I say about 70km from the factory. And on top of it all you are a gorgeous young lady. Living the pilots life.

  • @roupa131
    @roupa131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love factory tours. Please do more.

  • @Alaskan4Life59
    @Alaskan4Life59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely awesome!

  • @slavedriver394
    @slavedriver394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super informative tour - seen Sling factory visit videos before but this was the best. Great to see people passionate about their product and work.

  • @ccacrislan
    @ccacrislan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very, very nice Rosita, Thanks for that wonderful tour. I really like the Sling, but looking forward to the high wing... cheers

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! I give all the props to Bertus for explaining everything so well. I can't wait to see more High Wings flying around the world!!!

  • @marenc
    @marenc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super interessante tour!💙❤️💜💛💚🧡

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dankje lieverd!!

  • @mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891
    @mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Sling Aircraft. Awesome planes. Great deal to see the success out of South Africa. Such an awesome product. Very interesting to watch the video. I liked your vid very much. I missed some little more flying sequences in the vid, with you Pilot Bambi in the cockpit of the Sling Aircraft. Resume the company is awesome, Bambi is awesome and your vid is awesome. Keep on going…great!

  • @reallynotpc
    @reallynotpc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting video - thanks!

  • @engineerahmed7248
    @engineerahmed7248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Only 1 good Q "How many boxes makes a real aircraft in packing deptt?"
    "Watch this Al panel is quite HEAVY"!! Lovely

  • @jonathanshaw7884
    @jonathanshaw7884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video as always Rosita!

  • @gordonclark7632
    @gordonclark7632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting and good to see a company that does all their own work which IMO, allows total quality control of the product.

  • @yaboykawz
    @yaboykawz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed that!

  • @pmh1nic
    @pmh1nic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. I like the idea of height adjustment on the seat. During all of my flight training I always struggled with not being able to see much over the instrument panel (I'm 5'6").

  • @mcorrive12
    @mcorrive12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tour!! 🔥🔥

  • @jeanmarcbain9120
    @jeanmarcbain9120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. It reminds me my visit in feb 2020. Hello to the Sling aircraft team. They are great. Still building the 1st French TSI and one high wing ordered.

  • @wytzesalomons1242
    @wytzesalomons1242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Rosita, I am so jealous 😅. You are the first non ‘slinger’ to fly the high wing! Would love to hear more about it from you!
    I have a reservation for hw nr 8. Perhaps we meet at Acha when you are back in NL. It was great seeing more of the sling factory. I hope to visit them myself later this year.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait WHAT!! Will you be flying the sling HW NL?? 🤩🤩 I’m back in NL and would love to talk about the HW with you. It is such an awesome plane.

    • @wytzesalomons1242
      @wytzesalomons1242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PilotBambi It will be registered 5H 😉. I Will be in NL this August. I figured you made the video a bit later as the Taildragger has had its maiden flight also by now. 👍

  • @asw19B100
    @asw19B100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing aircraft coming out of the RSA. JONKERS sailplanes are the first in the to give Schleicher and Schempp Hirth real competition, no small accomplishment. Great video- Thanks.

  • @oscarroelants3975
    @oscarroelants3975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very intersting video. Thanks again Bambi.

  • @andreluizcabraldesouza140
    @andreluizcabraldesouza140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super Cool !!!! Show Bambi!!!!!

  • @azzamaddas4437
    @azzamaddas4437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought that I can't like TAF and its aircraft more but this video made me so. Thank you. 👍

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha that’s awesome to hear!!! I was such a massive fan of the wild landings series, so it was amazing to finally visit the factory and meet the guys!

  • @Mike7478F
    @Mike7478F 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating video

  • @grobbelm
    @grobbelm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The IKEA of kites. Awesome company. Godspeed!

  • @karlwilliams8208
    @karlwilliams8208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for an entertaining video. I would have liked to know pricing and if the high wing can be specked with a parachute.

  • @grahamnash9794
    @grahamnash9794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic. To see everything in the developing and finally the finishing shop is a rare thing these days. I'd love to be part of something like that. However, seeing you get a tour round the factory, and then hands on flying a prototype leaves me somewhat envious. LOL
    Good for you, each minute in control brings you closer to getting your hands on that C-208.

  • @gratefulot360
    @gratefulot360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive company! Thank you for the tour. . . I like the parachute model;-)

  • @olivier
    @olivier 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bambi, I just discovered your super video showing the Sling Factory, I must say I am very impressed both by your job, very pro, friendly attitude, super presentation and great filming and editing (please congratulate your filming crew) and the also the amazing and huge setting of the factory. I know well the two "starters" of this fabulous Sling project, especially Mike Blyth as we have been on flying expeditions around the world from 1995 to 2004 (on trikes). When I met Mike back in 1993, he was building few trikes microlight in a very small hangar in Petite near Johannesburg, we both had a dream of flying over Africa and we teamed together for the best adventures in our lives.
    I have been following the Sling adventure, been there at the factory where you are in this video and it
    is amazing how huge they developped the company. So, I just had a great moment watching your super documentary and wanted to say thank you and wishing you the very best. Greetings from Geneva Switzerland. Olivier

  • @JodelFlyer
    @JodelFlyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Rosita that was a really great and interesting experience for you and Maurits. Thanks for an insight into the workings of the factory. (I can't believe all that hand stitching!) 😉👍👏

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your response!! Really glad you enjoyed the video. We learnt so much that day and I’m so pleased we filmed it all😄
      I think upholstery might have been my favorite part! Those ladies are doing some amazing work

  • @GuinThieussInternational
    @GuinThieussInternational 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing congratulations nice Vlog

  • @T.I.M.5
    @T.I.M.5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was terrific. A really great watch.

  • @kevbur3644
    @kevbur3644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mooi so, keep up the good work in SA manne, awesome plane 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MichaBujas
    @MichaBujas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This high-wing prototype really reminds me of Tecnam P2008! Great Video !

  • @John-N797
    @John-N797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video ever!!!

  • @donjmaciver
    @donjmaciver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As one of the trike fliers from the 80’sat Bapsfontein, Mike Blythe gave me my first flying lesson. Most impressed how he has gone from strength to strength from those early days. Fond memories of the many happy hours flying and telling tales from those days.

  • @jasongrinnell1986
    @jasongrinnell1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very neat to see the process and the people that make it possible to make such a great product.

  • @melvinmurithi
    @melvinmurithi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing content. Keep up!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Melvin!!

    • @melvinmurithi
      @melvinmurithi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PilotBambi Quick question. How would you compare this to the convenctional Cessna and Pipers for Pilot training.

  • @bensteyn1974
    @bensteyn1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an interesting, amazing, insightful video! As a Saffie, very proud of this product. And I can brag that Mike Blythe was my microlight trike instructor for a short while at Microland, long ago. Living abroad now, I so miss those accents! 🤗

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words!! ♥️Although I’m not a real South African (but definitely a snowbird hehe) I am super proud to see what is being created and built here. So I can only imagine how proud you are 😄 wow, how cool that you flew with Mike. Such a legend!!

  • @cpy
    @cpy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this change of pace, more like this 😀

  • @johnkeim3836
    @johnkeim3836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting and informative video.

  • @johnkiragutheexplorer
    @johnkiragutheexplorer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome awesome video.

  • @jimcripps3612
    @jimcripps3612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I as at the LAA rally in Sywell England a few years back and they were building a Sling in a couple of days (well almost) . It sure attracted a lot of interest. Regards, Jim in NI UK

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome!

    • @janharmlab
      @janharmlab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They built a Sling 4 in 4 days at A.A.D. a few years ago.

  • @jimsandoval7633
    @jimsandoval7633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. Changes are I will never be able to make it there, so thank you guys for taking me with you.

  • @iraweiss9586
    @iraweiss9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely terrific. This content packed video was sooooo informative and interesting. Thanks for sharing with us.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou!! Happy you enjoyed it 😄