Sling Pilots Forum

https://www.airplanefactory.com/owner-support/manuals/ That is where I've looked before. However, the empennage manual there is 3.2 and in the crate I got 3.3, so those do not seem to be completely up to date. (Otoh, the canopy version on the dropbox is 2.4 and I got a paper one of 2.3, so there mu...

hello https://www.airplanefactory.com/owner-support/manuals/ Scroll to the bottom and you will see: Sling Kit Manual Dropbox Links: Download all Sling Build Manuals this is the link I just copied.. good luck on you build https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8erq5kikjvcju5p/AAC-fGOr3iWL3lXqWqKkVtZBa?dl=0

SB24 install was pretty easy... so much they sent 2 kits to me!

I sent the 2nd one back

I used a different length and used this EAA guide below... AC43 has good info as well >>>>>>>>> Basics of Bolt Installation Certain accepted practices prevail concerning the installation of hardware. A few of these regarding bolt installation follow: In determining proper bolt length - no more than ...

Finally received a replacement gusset which fits perfectly! Took way too long to get it considering it’s a local product but at least the problem is resolved. Was indeed the wrong part in the right packaging sent initially I am glad you got it figured out. My kit delivered March 2020 and I had some...

I did exactly that.

My kit (3/20) did not have the 'taco' shaped metal strip later kits had. I counter sunk the plastic and flush rivet the small nut plates to it. If I have the metal backing strip I would have installed the nut plate to that.

My IA neighbor (he works as contractor for the gov on a fleet of Piper Cubs and deals with cold WX ops) and I are devising a bowden cable hinged door to control the airflow over the radiator. He has a similar design on the cubs that works very well.

This question is under "Priming & Painting" So I'll bite.. Pre painting, (I am painting my aircraft myself) I am using a grey then a white scotchbrite pad and MEK to clean the surface. I have heard that alcohol is good as well. Then, the chromate primer followed by the paint. After a y...

I plan on using Corrosion-X about a year after construction/paint is complete.

Dunno about the antennas. The old Bonanza had a retractable step (with the gear). My wife would object to removing the step for sure. I guess it is a calculation of your personal aggravation "Return on Investment" to figure out something different. I'll be curious what you come up with.