Anyone can learn to fly in 60 minutes with this amazing airplane

Some people dream of soaring through the skies, taking control of an airplane with ease. For many, though, learning to fly seems like a long, challenging journey reserved for professionals.

But what if there were an airplane designed to make this dream a reality — an aircraft that almost anyone could master in just one hour?

Introducing the Airhart Sling, the next revolution in personal aviation. For those who have always wanted to take to the skies but felt daunted by the time, cost, and complexity of traditional flight training, the Airhart Sling may offer a game-changing solution.

Developed by Airhart in collaboration with Sling Aircraft, a respected name in light aviation, the Airhart Sling is a four-seater aircraft that could allow individuals with no prior flying experience to take the controls confidently.

A Revolutionary Concept in Personal Aviation

The Airhart Sling is based on the popular Sling TSi, a light aircraft model renowned for its reliability and performance. Like the TSi, the Airhart Sling offers space for four passengers, a cruise speed of 148 knots true airspeed (KTAS), and a range of 800 nautical miles — all while sipping just 7.4 gallons of fuel per hour.

But beyond these specs, the Airhart Sling stands out with its groundbreaking, user-friendly controls that are purpose-built to make flying approachable for beginners.

However, Airhart has taken things further by integrating an advanced avionics suite that’s unrivaled in general aviation. Traditional start-up procedures, sensor checks, and pre-flight paperwork can be intimidating for new pilots, but the Airhart Sling automates these steps.

Its avionics system interprets radio communications, transcribes them to text, and even simplifies responses to air traffic control (ATC) with an automated voice system, freeing new pilots from the worry of complex radio protocols.

Innovative Flight Experience, Yet Accessible to Newcomers

While the Airhart Sling is still classified under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) experimental/amateur-build category — meaning it isn’t yet eligible for commercial use — it represents a promising glimpse into the future of accessible aviation.

Although a traditional private pilot license is still required to fly it, the intuitive design and advanced automation features mean that learning the motor skills and communication techniques necessary to fly a plane has never been easier.

Currently, only 20-30% of those who begin flight training complete it, with many citing the extensive requirements as a primary barrier. With its simplified approach, Airhart aims to help aspiring pilots reach their goal with greater ease, speed, and confidence. In the future, software updates will allow the Sling’s avionics system to automatically adjust altimeter settings, squawk codes, and even radio frequencies, further minimizing the mental workload on the pilot.