2,000 Hours Going 100 Knots. Then He Built Something Faster

Josh Flowers ‪@Aviation101‬ spent years dreaming of a fast cross-country machine, and instead of buying certified, he built one — a 2025 Sling TSi with a Rotax 916 and full Garmin IFR suite. He joins us at Sun 'n Fun fresh off an all-nighter editing the first-flight video of the airplane he and his partner Chelsea just completed. Josh is a filmmaker and aviator behind Aviation 101, and he breaks down the whole journey: choosing the Sling over Mooneys and Bonanzas, the build assist program, filming a multi-month build documentary from the inside, and what it actually felt like to leave the ground for the first time in something you built with your own hands. If you've ever dreamed of building your own experimental aircraft, this one's for you — subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! https://www.aeroverse.com/ TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at https://flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/ta... ColtenTakingOff.com https://www.coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, https://www.xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! https://www.clemensinsurance.net/ – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – https://mpsprotects.com/ Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from https://metarmaps.com/ Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?r...