We’ve had a lot of requests to bring the Spring West Coast Fly-In back to McMinnville Oregon for 2011. Mark your calendars for June 16th thru the 19th…
Special Representative from Flight Design…
Special Guest Speakers Friday and Saturday night…
Wine Makers Dinner Friday Night
Representatives from Dynon and Garmin on hand…
Special tours of the Spruce Goose and SR-71…
Wine tours of one of the finest Pinot producing regions in the world…
The next is the Annual Page, AZ Fly-In on Oct. 13-16, 2011 will be the worlds largest CT Fly-In.
We take up the entire FBO ramp and then overflow to another ramp.
It has a growing attendance(close to 40 planes) and people come and get rides that don’t have a CT yet. This Fly-In makes the CT one of the most visible aircraft at a Fly-In because of our many destinations and constant exposure in that area due to the daily fly outs to different destinations. Read the rest of this entry »
Airborne Law Enforcement:
Flight Design introduced the LE (Law Enforcement Public use LSA aircraft. The ability to inexpensively install, use and configure a world class LSA has been shown. Contact Roger Crow Echo Flight Resources @ (918) 697-8598 or email roger@echoflightresources.com
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At the recently concluded AERO 2011 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the book Azimut270 was released to the market for the first time. This beautifully and professionally produced volume chronicles the exciting adventure of circumnavigating the world by Swiss pilots, Yannick Bovier and Francisco Agullo, as they Read the rest of this entry »
The Flight Design USA booth is located right next to the main entrance!
While there:
We will have the first US showing of the C4 full size mock up prototype.
Lakeland, FLORIDA (Sun ‘n Fun 2011) / March 31, 2011 — Flight Design GmbH, creator and builder of the market leading CT series of Light-Sport Aircraft, wants to help disabled pilots in their quest to learn to fly. To support the great work being done by Able Flight (http://www.ableflight.org/) Flight Design donated one of its hand control systems for use by a disabled student who has access to a Flight Design aircraft. With the largest fleet among LSA, more Flight Design CTs and MCs are available for this use.
The new hand control system — a set of parts and instruction for retrofitting to an in-service aircraft — has completed all testing and entered production. The Able Flight unit will be one of of such systems produced and now available. The complete system retails for approximately $4,000.00.
“We have watched Able Flight and its director Charles Stites and we are very impressed with the organization’s success at getting young disabled persons into Light-Sport Aircraft,” stated Flight Design CEO, Matthias Betsch. “We need more people in flying. These young people want to fly. Read the rest of this entry »
AMERICAN CONTENT IN GERMAN DESIGN
U.S. Importer Further Increases “Domestic Content”
Lakeland, FLORIDA (Sun ‘n Fun 2011) / March 31, 2011— Detroit auto manufacturers use the phrase “Domestic Content” to explain the portion of their vehicles that is fabricated in America. For several years, importer Flight Design USA has been using an increasing portion of USA made components in the CT and MC series aircraft they sell to Americans.
Why use more “domestic content?” Flight Design USA cites many reasons including: high-quality and well-respected American parts, easier servicing of parts subject to normal wear, plus lower costs. While some countries offer low cost labor, aerospace parts made to precise standards are often best sourced from U.S. producers.
“We are pleased to announce that Flight Design USA will be using an American-made Sensenich three-blade composite propeller, the Dynon Mode S transponder, and Desser 4.00 x 6 inch tires and tubes,” reported Flight Design USA president, Tom Peghiny. According to staff at German manufacturer Flight Design GmbH, the Desser tires are more durable than the Sava tires previously used plus the Sensenich and Dynon brands are well accepted by U.S. buyers.
Previously Flight Design USA announced the following American-sourced components: brake systems (Matco); airframe parachute (BRS); radios and avionics (Garmin); intercom (PS Engineering); EFIS/EMS glass displays (Dynon); optional autopilot (TruTrak); and additionally, oil hoses; fire sleeve material; and other items.
“We have steadily increased the American-made content in our CT and MC series of Light-Sport Aircraft,” reported John Gilmore, national sales manager for Flight Design USA. “Our customers appreciate the value of ‘Made in America’ and it enables us to provide a very high level of professional service and support.”
“Flight Design made a decision four years ago to increase the U.S. content of our aircraft whenever possible. Doing so reduces our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations,” explained Peghiny. “And our American owners also think this is worthy; they get faster service, lower prices, and can communicate in their own language and with no time zone or exchange rate problems. He estimated that close to 50 percent of the value of the aircraft comes from American suppliers.
Flight Design USA is the U.S. importer of the Flight Design CT and MC series of Light-Sport Aircraft from Germany. Delivering more than 330 Special Light-Sport Aircraft to customers through its network of distributors and dealers Flight Design USA has led the field since the first LSA approval in 2005. The carbon fiber CT series of aircraft are the best-selling LSA in America by a wide margin augmented by the addition of the all-metal MC series in 2010. Globally, more than 1,700 Flight Design aircraft are in service around the globe with three CTs having recently flown around the world.
