2010 Flight Design CTLS
The Flight Design CTLS is the latest version of the CT optimized for the
Light Sport Aircraft rules of the United States. The CTLS is a step
forward with its carbon fiber airframe providing a strong, light and
smooth aerodynamic design that offers excellent aerodynamic efficiency.
A standard Dynon Glass avionics panel with the latest Garmin avionics
allows the use of advanced features like XM weather as well as terrain
and moving maps.
Other new features aimed at ease of maintenance make the CTLS a joy
to own and and a great airplane to fly for pilots of all skill levels.
The fuselage design of the CTLS minimizes drag and maximizes interior
width for you and your passenger while still allowing sufficient room for your
baggage. The composite landing gear is designed to better absorb hard
landings. A standard BRS parachute system provides an advanced safety
feature.
In production since 1997 with over 1500 flying worldwide, the CT’s operational flexibility make it popular for basic and advanced flight training. For cross country trips, pilots can fill the standard 34 gallon tanks for an 850NM range at full cruise power providing safe, fast, long distance travel. The CTLS is certified in the United States as a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) to allow for flight training.
Comfort
The large cabin of the CTLS has a width of 49 inches and can easily accommodate people well over 6 feet tall. The 2-way adjustable seats with lumbar support and extra‐wide gull wing cabin doors give easy entrance and a comfortable experience for you and your passenger. The ergonomic arrangement of the dual controls and instruments are optimized for viewing and handling. The engine cowl and large front window provides excellent visibility out the front of the airplane. The large side and top windows provide a great view of your surroundings and add to situational awareness making learning to fly more relaxing and fun.
Performance
The CTLS has a normal cruising speed of 115 kts (132 mph) at 75% power giving a maximum range of nearly 1000 miles! The strut‐less carbon fiber wing has high‐lift slotted flaps for amazing short field capabilities. Due to the strength to weight ratio of carbon fiber, the CTLS fully equipped has a useful load of over 550 lbs. The synergistic combination of all these features make the CTLS perform better than other LSAs for many important performance aspects.
Safety
The CTLS has been certified for two international airworthiness standards and was developed by Flight Design’s professional engineering staff with safety utmost in their minds. The structure of the CTLS is over 90% carbon fiber and aramid which provides superior pilot and passenger protection. Four‐point safety harnesses, wing located fuel tanks and the standard BRS 1350 parachute system are just a few of the integrated and well thought out safety features of this state‐of‐the‐art aircraft.
In production since 1997 with over 1500 flying worldwide, the CT’s operational flexibility make it popular for basic and advanced flight training. For cross country trips, pilots can fill the standard 34 gallon tanks for an 850NM range at full cruise power providing safe, fast, long distance travel. The CTLS is certified in the United States as a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) to allow for flight training.
Comfort
The large cabin of the CTLS has a width of 49 inches and can easily accommodate people well over 6 feet tall. The 2-way adjustable seats with lumbar support and extra‐wide gull wing cabin doors give easy entrance and a comfortable experience for you and your passenger. The ergonomic arrangement of the dual controls and instruments are optimized for viewing and handling. The engine cowl and large front window provides excellent visibility out the front of the airplane. The large side and top windows provide a great view of your surroundings and add to situational awareness making learning to fly more relaxing and fun.
Performance
The CTLS has a normal cruising speed of 115 kts (132 mph) at 75% power giving a maximum range of nearly 1000 miles! The strut‐less carbon fiber wing has high‐lift slotted flaps for amazing short field capabilities. Due to the strength to weight ratio of carbon fiber, the CTLS fully equipped has a useful load of over 550 lbs. The synergistic combination of all these features make the CTLS perform better than other LSAs for many important performance aspects.
Safety
The CTLS has been certified for two international airworthiness standards and was developed by Flight Design’s professional engineering staff with safety utmost in their minds. The structure of the CTLS is over 90% carbon fiber and aramid which provides superior pilot and passenger protection. Four‐point safety harnesses, wing located fuel tanks and the standard BRS 1350 parachute system are just a few of the integrated and well thought out safety features of this state‐of‐the‐art aircraft.
CTLS Instrument Panel
Dynon Sky View Dual Glass Panel Display
with Dual Redundant AHRS. Garmin SL 30 Com & GTX 327
Transponder W/Mode C, Garmin 696 GPS with XM Weather; 2
David Clark Headsets, PM 3000 Stereo intercom with iPod
Technical Data CTLS
Wing span 28 ft 2 in.
length 21ft 8 in.
Height 7 ft 8 in.
Wing area 107 sq.ft.
Fuel capacity 34 Gallons
Empty weight 770 lbs.*
Gross weight 1320 lbs.
Useful load 550 lbs
Maximum range 830 nm.
*Weight includes; Glass panels, radios, intercom, GPS, night flight system, BRS 1350 HS parachute system.
Speeds/Performance
Vso Stall speed @ 35 Deg.Flaps @ 1320 Lbs. 39kts
Vs1 Stall speed @ -6 deg.neg flaps @ 1320 Lbs. 44kts
Vh Top Speed @ Max. Continuous RPM 120kts
Vc Cruise speed @ 75% power 115kts
Vne Never exceed airspeed 145kts
Va Design Maneuver speed 98kts
Vra Maximum rough air speed 120kts
Vfe Max Flap operating speeds 80kts
Vr Rotation speed @ 15 deg. flaps 42kts
Vy Best rate of climb airspeed 73kts
Vx Best angle of climb airspeed 61kts
Rate of Climb Best rate of climb @ gross 1320 lbs. 805fpm
X-Wind Maximum cross wind component @ 0 deg. flaps 16kts
T.O. Dist. Takeoff distance @ gross 1320 lbs. 800ft
50ft Obstacle @ 15 deg. flaps @ gross weight 1320 lbs. 1500ft
Landing 50ft Obstacle @ 35 deg.flaps @ gross 1320 lbs 967ft
Wing span 28 ft 2 in.
length 21ft 8 in.
Height 7 ft 8 in.
Wing area 107 sq.ft.
Fuel capacity 34 Gallons
Empty weight 770 lbs.*
Gross weight 1320 lbs.
Useful load 550 lbs
Maximum range 830 nm.
*Weight includes; Glass panels, radios, intercom, GPS, night flight system, BRS 1350 HS parachute system.
Speeds/Performance
Vso Stall speed @ 35 Deg.Flaps @ 1320 Lbs. 39kts
Vs1 Stall speed @ -6 deg.neg flaps @ 1320 Lbs. 44kts
Vh Top Speed @ Max. Continuous RPM 120kts
Vc Cruise speed @ 75% power 115kts
Vne Never exceed airspeed 145kts
Va Design Maneuver speed 98kts
Vra Maximum rough air speed 120kts
Vfe Max Flap operating speeds 80kts
Vr Rotation speed @ 15 deg. flaps 42kts
Vy Best rate of climb airspeed 73kts
Vx Best angle of climb airspeed 61kts
Rate of Climb Best rate of climb @ gross 1320 lbs. 805fpm
X-Wind Maximum cross wind component @ 0 deg. flaps 16kts
T.O. Dist. Takeoff distance @ gross 1320 lbs. 800ft
50ft Obstacle @ 15 deg. flaps @ gross weight 1320 lbs. 1500ft
Landing 50ft Obstacle @ 35 deg.flaps @ gross 1320 lbs 967ft
