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An Entire Kit in the Works

A few days ago, I closed a deal on a complete (not completed) Sling 4 Turbo airframe kit. The package has all the sub-component kits as well as the BRS and was too good an opportunity to pass up. The only caveat to this great deal is having to fly out to Indianapolis, load it into a moving truck, and drive it back to San Diego. Did I mention it was a really good deal? Some of the work on the fuse has already been completed. The parts have been prepped and primed in what looks to be good work. The builder had completed four airplane kits prior to this one, so he had a good idea of what he was doing. Nonetheless, I will need to inspect and inventory everything before completing the payment. Aside from this rather clinical description, I'm very excited. Me and Jean at Catalina with Sling 4 Turbo N981RW I took a test flight this March at Torrance with Jean in the Sling 4. It performed better than the PA-28-181s that I was used to. It also handled much better and responded quite