Flight Design CT

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itation of the pilot, or engine failure over mountainous
terrain.[3]
The Flight Design CT series is a family of high-wing,
tricycle undercarriage, two seat, ultralight and light-sport
1.1 Regulatory categories
aircraft produced by Flight Design (Flightdesign Vertrieb) of Germany. The family includes the original
The aircraft can be own under the microlight/ultralight
CT and the CT2K, CTSW, CTLS and the new MC
regulations of several countries as well as the USA
models.[2]
FAA Light-sport Aircraft rules, Canadian advanced ultralight[2] and the European EASA Permit to Fly rules.[1]

In December 2009 the CTLS was granted a type design

approval and a production certicate by the Civil Aviation
Administration of China,[4] and in 2015, a CTLS production plant was constructed in China.[5]

Design and development

2 Operational history
As of June 2012, there were 344 CTs registered in the
USA, 18 in Canada and 76 in the United Kingdom.[6][7][8]
One example was used by the Indian Air Force in a roundthe-world expedition.[9] Wing Commander Rahul Monga
started o on 1 June 2007 and nished the circumnavigation ight on 19 August 2007. The total ight time logged
was 247 hours.[10]
In 2010 the Air Volunteer Fire Department in Bomberos
de Cuenca, Ecuador took delivery of a CTLS for use as
an air support unit for re ghting reconnaissance. The
All models in the series mount a 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax
aircraft is based at Mariscal La Mar airport, 8,300 feet
912UL or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engine in
above sea level.[11]
tractor conguration.[1]
CTSW on display at RIAT 2007

The aircraft are of composite construction, with carbon

ber being the primary material. This allows a very aerodynamic shape to the fuselage and very high useful loads
(almost equal to the weight of the aircraft itself).[2]

3 Variants

CT Composite Technology - original model, production

One reviewer of the CT2K writing COPA Flight in Occommenced in 1997.[2]
tober 2004 described the aircraft as fast, comfortable,
roomy and very capable of long cross country ights for CT2K Improved second generation model introduced in
1999 for the year 2000 (2K) to comply with UK milittle money and faulted the aircraft only for its diculty
crolight regulations, BCAR Section S [2]
slowing down from its cruise speed of 130 knots to its
nal approach speed of 50 knots, requiring careful planning to lose 80 knots between entering the circuit and sta- CTSW Short Wing version of the CT2K with a shorter
wingspan and redesigned wingtips, giving higher
bilizing the aircraft on nal approach.[2]
cruise speeds while maintaining similar stall speeds.
Although the standard and required equipment varies by
country, the CTSW has a standard Ballistic Recovery CTLS Light Sport version, announced in 2008. It
Systems parachute for the airframe. The BRS can be used
improves on the CTSW in several areas, includto lower the entire aircraft to the ground in a controlled
ing a revised fuel system (improved fuel venting
1

CT2K

3 VARIANTS

CTLS Lite

CTSW
CTHL for glider towing

CTHL High Lift variant for glider towing and oatplane use, announced at Sun 'n Fun 2010. It will
be equipped with a turbocharged 115 hp (86 kW)
Rotax 914 powerplant, a 12% greater wing area,
a larger stabilator and a full-aircraft parachute all
as standard equipment. The price is forecast to be
US$14,000 higher than the CTLS[15]

CTLS

CTLE Law Enforcement model introduced in 2011 with

stabilized camera mount underneath the wing for
police surveillance aircraft use.[16]

and standard-type fuel caps), a revised tailplane CTLSi Version of the CTLS introduced in 2012 and
and upgraded landing gear as well as aerodynamic
powered by a Rotax 912 iS engine of 115 hp (86
improvements.[1][12]
kW). This engine improves fuel consumption by
21%. The model has a $12,800 higher price, but that
MC Metal Concept is a CT-LS fabricated predominantly
includes the new engine, electric trim and a lithium
from steel tubing and aluminium and intended for
ion battery.[17]
the ight training market. Introduced in July 2008,
the MC has a lower cockpit sill for easier entry, is
5-7 knots slower than the LS, has 50 lb (23 kg) less CT Supralight Model for the Fdration Aronautique
Internationale microlight category, with a gross
useful load and 500 mi (805 km) less range.[1][13]
weight of 472.5 kg (1,042 lb). The standard engines
CTLS-Lite CTLS with reduced features, lower empty
for this version are 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL,
weight and price US$20,000 lower. Introduced at
the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS and the 115 hp
Sun 'n Fun 2010.[14]
(86 kW) Rotax 914 four-stroke powerplants.[1]

Specications (CTSW)

5 See also
Aircraft of comparable role, conguration and era
3Xtrim 3X55 Trener
Evektor SportStar
Ikarus C42
Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
Remos GX
Tecnam P2008

CTLS cockpit

Data from Flight Design[18][19]

Tecnam P2004 Bravo

6 References

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 1 passenger + 50 kg (110 lb) baggage
Length: 6.22 m (20 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in)
Height: 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in)
Wing area: 9.94 m2 (107.0 sq ft)
Empty weight: 318 kg (701 lb)
Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
Max takeo weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)
Fuel capacity: 126 l (28 imp gal), 120 l (26 imp
gal) usable
Powerplant: 1 Rotax 912S 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
liquid/air-cooled engine, 75 kW (101 hp)
Performance

[1] Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory

of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 50-51. WDLA UK,
Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
[2] Hunt, Adam: One of aviations best kept secrets - Flight
Design CT2K Flight report, COPA Flight page C-1.
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, October 2004
[3] Flight Design (n.d.). Standard Equipment. Retrieved 2
January 2011.
[4] Grady, Mary (December 2009). Flight Design LSAs Approved In China. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
[5] Grady, Mary (7 April 2015). Flight Design To Start
Manufacturing In China. avweb.com. Aviation Publishing Group. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
[6] Federal Aviation Administration (June 2012). Make /
Model Inquiry Results. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
[7] Transport Canada (June 2012). Canadian Civil Aircraft
Register. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
[8] Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom) (June 2012).
GINFO Search Results Summary. Retrieved 18 June
2012.
[9] Indian Air Force Round the Globe Expedition

Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph; 124 kn)

Cruising speed: 207 km/h (129 mph; 112 kn)
Stall speed: 65 km/h (40 mph; 35 kn)
Never exceed speed: 301 km/h (187 mph; 163 kn)
Range: 1,266 km (787 mi; 684 nmi)
Service ceiling: 4,572 m (15,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 4.9 m/s (960 ft/min)
Wing loading: 61 kg/m2 (12 lb/sq ft)
Power/mass: 0.076 hp/lb (0.120 kW/kg)

[10] Indian Air Force Round the Globe Expedition - Executed

Itinerary
[11] Grady, Mary (December 2010). LSA To Fight Fires In
Ecuador. AvWeb. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
[12] Flight Design (December 2009). CTLS (PDF). Retrieved 8 December 2010.
[13] Grady, Mary (July 2008). Flight Design Introduces
Metal Version Of CT LSA. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
[14] Grady, Mary (April 2010). Flight Design Keeps On Designin'". Retrieved 14 April 2010.
[15] Grady, Mary (April 2010). Flight Design Details New
Model Features. Retrieved 14 April 2010.

[16] Niles, Russ (25 January 2012). Video: CTLE Light

Sport Police Aircraft. AVweb. Retrieved 16 February
2012.
[17] Grady, Mary (27 March 2012). Flight Design Moving Forward With New Projects. AVWev. Retrieved 28
March 2012.
[18] Flight Design (n.d.). Performance. Retrieved 18 June
2012.
[19] Flight Design (n.d.). CTSW (PDF). Retrieved 18 June
2012.

External links
Ocial website
Pilot Operating Handbook

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