Launch of the Sling 4 Two Week Turbo Build Program

Oshkosh, WI - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

The Airplane Factory (TAF) is proud to announce the launch of an exciting collaboration with Synergy Air of Eugene, Oregon - the Sling 4 Two Week Turbo Build Program. This program involves a builder spending several weeks at Synergy Air's Oregon location and building a Sling 4 Turbo from quickbuild kit with the training and assistance of Synergy Air's competent team. After their stay, the airplane will be ready for paint and the builder will return home and come back to Synergy at a later date to receive transition training and collect their painted and ready-to-fly airplane.

Said TAF USA Sales and Marketing Manager, Jordan Denitz, "The Airplane Factory has identified that many pilots want to enjoy the capabilities of a 4-seat airplane, but don't want the high procurement and operating costs of a big-engined 4-placed plane. The Sling 4 Turbo is true 4-seat, cross country machine with a 1,000lb useful load - great for 4 adults, or 2 adults with a lot of luggage. And, the combination of a quiet turbo-charged Rotax engine with a constant speed prop allows for respectable speeds in the 145 kt TAS range at 9,500' with a fuel burn under 6 GPH. This is the kind of efficiency pilots are beginning for."

Said TAF USA President, Matt Liknaitzky, "Synergy Air is the leader in kit airplane builder training, and we are excited to make this exciting airplane, the Sling 4 Turbo, more accessible to builders thanks to this program. Now builders who are unsure of their ability to make the time commitment required to build a kit airplane, or unsure of their technical abilities, can have a known time commitment and a known outcome."

Said Mike Blyth, Founder of TAF and Designer of the Sling 4 Turbo: "We've created a unique airplane in the Sling 4 Turbo that's in a category of its own. I envisioned an airplane that the whole family could enjoy and most importantly, afford. The Sling 4 features modern avionics, superior handling capabilities, and safety features that include a ballistic recovery parachute system.  

I couldn't be more excited to partner with Synergy Air on this two week build program. Their years of experience will make it possible for someone with no previous knowledge or expertise to build their very own airplane that exceeds most factory build standards. The satisfaction that one will walk away with from this experience will be unmatched."

Said Wally Anderson of Synergy Air: "The Sling 4 Turbo exceeded my expectations in performance and flight handling in a category no other kit companies are covering. The design has a refined look inside and out. New builders will find it very easy and quick to build." 

Mike Blyth, Jean d'Assonville, Jordan Denitz and Matt Liknaitzky of TAF, and Wally Anderson and Kaitlyn Tepe of Synergy Air will be available to meet with the press this afternoon from 2:00pm-4:00pm. They will be located at TAF's booth in the North Aircraft Display/Homebuilt area, booths 618 and 619. 

Two Week Turbo Build Program Press Meet and Greet:

WHEN: TODAY, JULY 22nd, 2:00pm-4:00pm.   

WHERE: The Airplane Factory Booth, North Aircraft Display/Homebuilt area, 618 & 619.