The Sling TSi is a modern, four-seat experimental from The Airplane Factory — a capable, efficient composite-and-metal kit that has earned a strong following for its build quality and performance.
Key takeaways
- Four-seat kit capability: a genuine family experimental.
- Efficient Rotax 915iS power: strong performance on modest fuel.
- Experimental financing applies — build quality matters.
About the Sling TSi
The Sling TSi is a four-seat amateur-built aircraft powered by a turbocharged Rotax 915iS, cruising around 140 knots efficiently. Its modern design and good support have made it popular. As an experimental, build quality and documentation drive value and financeability.
| Specification | Sling TSi |
|---|---|
| Type | Experimental amateur-built (4-seat) |
| Engine | Rotax 915iS (~140 hp, turbo) |
| Cruise | ~140 knots |
Typical used price (2026): ~$130,000–$250,000. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.
Is the Sling TSi Right for You?
The Sling TSi suits owners who value the capability and community of the homebuilt world and understand that experimental ownership is different — from insurance to financing to maintenance. A well-built, well-documented example from a reputable builder is what to look for.
Ownership & Operating Costs
- Fuel: depends on the engine; often efficient for the performance.
- Insurance: available but priced on the airframe, engine, and your experience.
- Maintenance: owner-maintenance latitude is a benefit; a builder network helps.
- Documentation: keep build and maintenance records complete.
For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.
What to Check When Buying
On an experimental, build quality and documentation are everything — review the build logs, condition inspection, and builder reputation. A well-built, well-documented aircraft from a reputable builder finances and insures far more easily.
Financing a Sling TSi
A Sling TSi finances through the subset of lenders that accept amateur-built collateral — larger down payments (often 20–30%), somewhat higher rates, and shorter terms — with build quality and documentation key. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.
Prices, specifications, and financing figures are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you finance an experimental like the Sling TSi?
Yes, through lenders that accept amateur-built collateral, with more conservative terms. Build quality and documentation are what make it financeable.
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