Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLING LSA | Fixed wing single engine | 105 | 93 | 2020-2025 |
| SLING 4 HIGH WING | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2024-2024 |
Sling aircraft in the FAA registry
Sling Aircraft (Pty) Ltd, formerly known as The Airplane Factory (Pty) Ltd., is a South African manufacturer based at Tedderfield Airpark in Johannesburg South. The company specializes in designing and building light aircraft, offering both kits for amateur construction and ready-to-fly models for the microlight and light-sport categories.
In the FAA registry, the manufacturer is listed under the exact name "SLING AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD". As of October 16, 2026, there are 106 registered aircraft under this name. Of these, 94 are valid registrations. All 106 aircraft are fixed-wing, single-engine models. The vast majority, 92 of them, are classified in the light-sport airworthiness class. The fleet is relatively modern, with most aircraft built between 2020 and 2025. Half of the total were built in 2024 or earlier.
The registered Sling aircraft are concentrated in specific regions. California holds the largest share with 57 registrations. Montana and Hawaii each have 10 registered aircraft. Other states have smaller numbers, but these three lead the distribution.
When searching for Sling N-number lookup data, the fleet is dominated by one specific model. The SLING LSA accounts for 105 of the 106 registered aircraft. This model was built between 2020 and 2025 and seats two people. The remaining aircraft is a SLING 4 HIGH WING, which has four seats. This single unit represents the only other model in the registry. Each model has its own page with specifications, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number. These are the only two models currently listed in the Federal Aviation Administration database for this manufacturer.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Sling Aircraft.