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The Flight Design CTLS is a two-seat high-wing ultralight aircraft made in full composite construction and powered by a single
Rotax 912ULS or 912 iS engine. The Flight Design CTLS is a product of Flight Design GmbH based in Germany. Flight Design was
active in the 1980s with building hang-gliders and paragliders. In 1993, Flight Design entered the ultralight aircraft market.
In 1996, their expertise was channeled into the CT (Composite Technology) series of high-wing, tricycle undercarriage,
two-seat ultralight and light-sport aircraft. Production of the high-technology, carbon-fiber CT ultralight aircraft started in
1997. The CT Seris is continuously improved and refined since. The Flight Design CT is a striking appearance with the largest
cabin in its class. The CTLS (Light Sport version) was a further development of the CT and permitted by the German DAeC on 7
Februay 2008. The CTLS has an upgraded landing gear and a 36cm longer fuselage that improve handling, maximum speed and comfort
in turbulence. The CTLS has a standard BRS parachute system.
On 7 October 2008, the CTLS was permitted by the DAeC to tow sailpanes when powered by a Rotax 912S or 912 ULS engine.
On 29 June 2013, the Rotax 912iS was permitted for the CTLS. Production of the airframes takes place in the Ukraine;
since 2008 assembly of the airframes and the final production of the aircraft takes place in the factory in Kamenz in
Germany. Almost 2000 CT aircraft are delivered worldwide by Flight Design.
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for
the Flight Design CTLS is FDCT. |
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In mid-February 2016, the management of Flight Design GmbH has made an application for insolvency after an international
customer had not settled a bill of over seven figures. This lead the company into a liquidity squeeze. In mid-August 2016, Flight
Design made a new start as Flight Design General Aviation GmbH thanks to two new investors. |
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