Sling TSi – LA to LAL – Non-Stop
KTOA – KLAL
Torrance, CA to Lakeland, FL – 1,900 nm
Intended Departure: Sunday 3/31/2019 4am Pacific – landing Florida before 7pm Eastern (under 12 hours)
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- DISTANCE: 1,900nm
- TIME: Approx 12 hours @ 160 KTAS
- WHY: To demonstrate the altitude, TAS and endurance/economy of the Sling TSi. Normal cruise is 155 KTAS at 9,500′ at 8 GPH. Turbocharged FADEC engine allows the airplane to climb into the 20,000’+ flight levels.
- WHAT: Aircraft is Sling TSi with standard tanks (45 Gal) plus long range wing tip tanks (an additional 22 Gal total) plus internal portable tanks (20 Gal) – Total 87 Gal
Track the flight below via our satellite tracker or follow the flight on Flightradar24 here: https://www.flightradar24.com/N135WT/
UPDATE: They made it! Almost 14 hours of flight time. Weather diversions caused delays. Landed at Tampa Executive because Lakeland was closed at time of arrival!
Avweb Post-Flight Interview:
Come see the aircraft (and arrange a demo flight) at Sun n Fun Booths N-082, N-089