First Family Flight in My Sling TSi (Mount Beauty)

Name: First Family Flight in My Sling TSi (Mount Beauty)
Uploaded: 2026-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Description: First family flight in my homebuilt Sling TSi… and we’re taking it into one of Australia’s most scenic alpine strips: Mount Beauty. I built this Sling TSi through the Sling TSi Bu

First family flight in my homebuilt Sling TSi… and we’re taking it into one of Australia’s most scenic alpine strips: Mount Beauty. I built this Sling TSi through the Sling TSi Build Assist Program with Global Aviation Products at Heck Field on the Gold Coast. Today my wife and daughter are trusting the aircraft – and me – for the first time on a proper trip. In this video: • Departing Albury (YMAY) in the Sling TSi • Real family reactions on the intercom • Cruise over the Kiewa Valley and Victorian High Country • Flying a visual approach into Mount Beauty Airport • How the Sling TSi handles a short alpine strip • Honest debrief: how the family actually felt afterwards If you’re into Australian general aviation, Sling aircraft, or you’re curious what it’s like flying family in a homebuilt Sling TSi, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more Australian Sling TSi adventures, Rotax and Garmin flying, and the lead-up to my lap around Australia in 2026. 🛩 Aircraft: Sling TSi (Rotax 916iS, Garmin G3X) 📍 Route: Albury (YMAY) to Mount Beauty (YMBT), Victoria, Australia Chapters: 00:00 Why this flight matters 01:00 Briefing my wife and daughter 01:55 YMAY ATIS 02:17 Sling TSi Run-up 02:57 Taxi & Airway clearance 03:30 Taxi to holding point Echo RW07 04:43 Departure from Albury in the Sling TSi 08:00 Into the Kiewa Valley 09:37 Trip Stats and tips for Mount Beauty Airport 10:46 Setup for Mount Beauty approach 15:50 Go around 17:55 Landing at Mount Beauty Airport 21:00 GA Parking at aerodrome 21:41 Honeybird Coffee 27:05 Mount Beauty Rides 28:00 Mermaid Beach 29:15 Mountain Monk Brewery 30:53 Family Debrief 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co You Are The Reason by Calum Scott, https://t.lickd.co/l/dnqeEoBPq8O 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Everglow by Alex Arcoleo, Josh Oliver, https://t.lickd.co/l/YeRk8w5Wg9M 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Higher by Creed, https://t.lickd.co/l/8AzJXYK6k7e 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Warm Hearted by Alex Arcoleo, https://t.lickd.co/l/DNApYdbx9d2 🛩️ ABOUT SLINGING DOWN UNDER I'm Kade, an Australian private pilot documenting real-world adventures in my homebuilt Sling TSi. This channel is about the reality of experimental aviation—from building the aircraft myself to exploring the vast Australian landscape solo. No filtered influencer nonsense, just honest flying, practical decision-making, and the occasional mistake. 🎯 MY MISSION To share unfiltered general aviation stories that help other pilots (and future pilots) learn, while showcasing the incredible freedom of flying in Australia with the might Sling TSi. 🛠️THE BUILD I built my Sling TSi through the Sling TSi Build Assist Program with Global Aviation Products at Heck Field on the Gold Coast. 🚀 THE AIRCRAFT: Sling TSi Engine: Rotax 916 iS (160hp) Avionics: Garmin G3X Touch, Garmin GNX375 Prop: DUC Cruise: 145-155 KTAS 📺 WATCH THE BUILD SERIES Want to see how this plane was built? Start here: • Building My Sling TSi — Full Build Assist ... 🇦🇺 COMING SOON: The Big Lap In May 2026, I'm flying this Sling TSi around the Western Coast of Australia. Subscribe to follow the prep and the journey!

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