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Re: Sling 4 Around the World

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Morning Gents

About the photo and comments.I was there for the first flight and any low passes was made well after Jean took it up and flew around and tested everything for quite some time.The picture and comment could have created the idea that it all happened on first take off wich was not the case.So to be fair to all,keep it nice.This is an awsome project and something we can all just be proud off.See you all at the factory today.



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Come on guys, this thread is about the Sling 4 around the world, not about a comment made without too much thought - move on.

Jean, I will never forget the day you sent me solo, this around the world flight will no doubt be a flight that you will never forget - God speed =D>
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..... and they are off!!! Guys fly safely and enjoy the adventure. I wish you all of the best and I am sure that the new Sling 4 will prove to be a winner =D> =D> =D> =D>

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Currently at Delmas - They haven't resumed course after the Pinedene route and are heading for Swaziland! :?:
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GL wrote:Currently at Delmas - They haven't resumed course after the Pinedene route and are heading for Swaziland! :?:
Guy this is to avoid the bad weather in the southern Mozambique area.

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Some pics from Saturday:
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Bon voyage to the team.
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Some photos of the departure at Tedderfield and custom clearance at Lanseria today.
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Much excitement at FALA
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The three musketeers.jpg
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The departure from Lanseria this afternoon
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TAF D8 Sling 4 ZU-TAF 7 August 2011
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A Slong of Slings at Lanseria today
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James and Jean playing Ching Chong Cha to see who gets to fly the first leg
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These guys move so fast it's almost impossible to get a picture of them that's in focus
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ZU-TAF on the first leg of its journey to FALA along with ZU-FKJ & ZU-FJF
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