Wed, May 18, 2011
I rather look forward to our chats with Flight Design's Tom
Peghiny... in that, among all of the LSA community, he can always
be counted upon for a bit of good news... and for damned good
reason... the Flight Design CT/CTLS series is one of the few
unmitigated successes of that confused, embattled industry
program.
The Flight Design CTLS is the latest version of the CT --
reportedly optimized for the LSA rules. The CTLS has a carbon fiber
airframe -- providing a strong, light and smooth aerodynamic design
that offers excellent aerodynamic efficiency. Standard Dynon Glass
avionics with Garmin radios allows the use of advanced features
like XM weather as well as terrain and moving maps. Flight design
also offers the option of the Dynon Skyview panel as well as the
new Garmin G3X panel.
Other new features inherent in the design reportedly enhance the
ease of maintenance while the fuselage design of the CTLS minimizes
drag and maximizes interior width for occupants as well as
baggage.
The composite landing gear is designed to better absorb hard
landings, while a standard BRS parachute system provides an
advanced safety feature on every US-delivered CT airplane. The
Rotax 912 ULS engine now has a 2000 TBO making for a more efficient
cost/benefit decision.
In production since 1997 with over 1500 flying worldwide, the
CT’s operational flexibility is impressive. For cross country
trips, pilots can fill the standard 34 gallon tanks for an 850NM
range at full cruise power. Currently; the focus of the CTLS
program is on its certification US as a Special Light Sport
Aircraft (S-LSA) to allow for flight training, lease back and
rental uses.
Obviously, the R-912's well-known low fuel burn rates and the
availability of volume insurance rates make profitable flight
school use possible.
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