MINNESOTA’S STANTON APPOINTED DISTRIBUTOR
Flight Design USA Upgrades Stanton Sport Aviation
South Woodstock, CONN. / April 4, 2013 – Quiet industriousness is a midwest America hallmark and few plains state residents portray that better than Kent Johnson, principal in Stanton Sport Aviation. The enterprise operated by the soft-spoken Minnesota aviation business man was recently elevated to Distributor status with Flight Design, the country’s biggest seller of Light-Sport Aircraft.
“We are very pleased to appoint Stanton Sport Aviation as the distributor for a territory including Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota,” said Flight Design USA president Tom Peghiny. “In our years of work with Kent and his team, we have discovered that some very pleasant people are also very good business people, a great combination in a customer-centered enterprise.”
As a distributor Stanton will place orders for aircraft commonly arriving three to an overseas shipping container; they will sell these aircraft as well as supply them to other dealers in the territory. The Stanton Sport Aviation team reassembles these aircraft under the quality control system of the manufacturer. They follow an extensive pre-delivery checklist and fly the aircraft before declaring them suitable to turn over to a new owner. As Stanton is also an active flight training operation, they can provide the customer the five-hour LSA checkout that has made the insurance industry so willing to provide coverage for Flight Design aircraft.
“I’m proud to take on this new responsibility for Flight Design USA,” said Kent Johnson. “I’ve been associated with the brand for several years but formerly worked under another distributor. As our business has grown and our knowledge of the product increased, we look forward to accepting this new role.” Johnson is highly qualified for the new position with CFI, CFI-G, and A&P credentials. 
“It is my pleasure to work with Kent and the Stanton team as distributors,” said Flight Design USA national sales manager John Gilmore. “Kent is one of those first-class individuals who intimately knows his way around sport and recreational aircraft given his relationship with Stanton Airfield.” Also operating the Midwest’s largest soaring club, Stanton provides tailwheel instruction, offers maintenance service and hangars many aircraft of all kinds. The charming all-turf field is a short drive to the Southeast from the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul with a population of more than three million. The Twin Cities are the 15th largest metropolitan area in the nation and is rich in outdoor sports enthusiasts, offering a ripe market for Light-Sport Aircraft sales and service.
FACTS ABOUT FLIGHT DESIGN GmbH
Flight Design is a 25-year-old manufacturer based in Germany. The company remains the worldwide Light-Sport Aircraft market leader thanks to its popular CT series of aircraft. More than 1,800 of these aircraft are flying in 39 countries. One of the first aircraft certified under ASTM International standards in 2005, the CT (“composite technology”) remains the top-selling LSA in America through eight consecutive years. Flight Design sold the first LSA to India and was the first LSA to earn Chinese Type Design Approval. Three times a CT has been flown around the world. In 2011, the German company unveiled its C4 four seat aircraft based on the CT technology.
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FLIGHT DESIGN USA CONTACT: John Gilmore, national sales manager of Flight Design USA at 612-759-2252 (email: jgilmore@flightdesignusa.com) or Flight Design USA in Connecticut at 860-963-7272
STANTON SPORT AVIATION CONTACT: Kent Johnson, 1235 Highway 19, Stanton, MN 55018, 507-645-4030 or 507-263-2883; email:KENTJOHN@frontiernet.net
US CTLS Owner Flying “Down Under”
One of our owners was able to fly a CTLS in New Zealand when he was down there on a visit. – Darryl connected with Tim Harrison who flies out of Kaipara Flats Airfield, NZKF - a small grass airstrip airport near Warkworth – about 40km north of Auckland.
He flew over beautiful country for about an hour and was able to log flight time in New Zealand.
I flew the plane most of the time while Tim sat in the right seat. We switched controls occasionally. At one point he took the controls and we surfed along the beach: Darryl Swenson flying a CTLS on the beach in New Zealand. – YouTubeThanks for helping set this up. I may see you at Sun N Fun or Oshkosh. I plan to go to one or the other. I haven’t decided yet which one.
Darryl Swenson
Alert Service Bulletin SB-912-062UL R1 / SI-914-044UL R1, March 05, 2013
Flight Design has made the Rotax ASB explicitly applicable to all the Flight Design aircraft types
the following link is to the Flight Design Bulletin.
(Reminder: Continued airworthiness regulations require the owner / operator to check for applicable Notifications frequently, considering airframe and all installed equipment manufacturer information!).
As per our production documentation, none of the engines installed ex factory is affected by the Rotax ASB. With this, our Safety Alerts require mandatory inspection of the aircraft only, when the engine has been exchanged after delivery of the aircraft from the factory, as only this way an affected engine could have been installed to the aircraft.
The original publication of the Rotax documents is available using the following links:
ASB affecting the Type Certified engine versions:
Alert Service Bulletin ASB-912-062 R1 / ASB-914-044 R1, March 05, 2013
Link: http://www.flyrotax.com/portaldata/5/dokus/d05638.pdf
ASB affecting the Ultralight and ASTM standard compliant engine versions:
Alert Service Bulletin SB-912-062UL R1 / SI-914-044UL R1, March 05, 2013
Link: http://www.flyrotax.com/portaldata/5/dokus/d05640.pdf
The attached SA´s are divided in different files according to the certification basis affected. Please select the documents applicable for your certification basis.
We spent best care in generating these documents to ensure that the information presented is adequate and correct. However, mistakes can never be excluded 100% and individual situations might require adjusted measures. Therefore, in case of any doubt, missing information or if a possible misunderstanding is expected, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our technical team will provide you with fast and direct support.
Largest LSA Distributor in the USA AIRTIME AVIATION HITS 100 DELIVERIES
February 19, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Keeps On Selling
South Woodstock, CONN. / February 19, 2013 – Dealer and distributor outlets offering direct customer contact have advantages over factory-direct selling. Flight Design USA attracted one of the very best. Airtime Aviation excels at their mission doing so well that they recently notched their number 100 delivery of a Light-Sport Aircraft, an accomplishment no other American dealership can boast.
“Our number 100 Flight Design model, this one a new CTLSi, went to Rex Austin,” said Tom Gutmann, Jr., who operates Airtime Aviation with his father Tom Gutmann, Sr. “This is Rex’s second CTLS.” Read the rest of this entry »
LSA in My Future? –From Private GA to Light Sport (LSA) Pilot: Our Transition
FROM:
Dr. Kenneth Nolde, Major USAF(Ret.)EAA 604884Nancy Nolde, Patient Wife and Frequent CTLS Flyer
Since 1995, my wife Nancy and I owned a Piper Cherokee and it was part of the family. However, in 2007 I had a nasty argument with FAA concerning my medical certificate. With some great help from AOPA I recovered it again. At this time The LSA category was beginning to unfold and I had to think about letting my future flying. Because of questions of future medical certification in some question, I began researching the new LSA category and its aircraft. In October 2007 a friend at our field (82J Ferguson Field, Pensacola, FL) landed in a Flight Design CTSW he and his wife just picked up from Sebring Aviation, Sebring, FL. 
I was impressed with plane that looked like a high wing Cirrus with a glass panel and cockpit weather.
We went to the LSA EXPO at Sebring (SEF) in January 2008; Flight Design was showing its new CTLS for the first time in the US. We looked at the assembled aircraft and tried to get some demo rides, but only Sebring (Lockwood) Aviation, graciously gave my wife and I demo rides in the CTLS and the Tecnam. They easily accommodated Nancy because they realized that if we bought a new airplane, she had to be comfortable-so she flew. Nancy like both, but felt less confined and more comfortable in the CT, she also liked the CT’s storage shelves, and ability to access to small bags inflight. On the other hand, she felt Tecnam was “smoother” inflight, but overall she favored the CT. Read the rest of this entry »
FLIGHT DESIGN EMBRACES ADS-B First Installation of Weather/Traffic Device
South Woodstock, CONN. / 5 February 2013 – FAA’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast service (widely abbreviated as ADS-B) brings significant values for those aircraft that install new equipment. LSA market leader Flight Design recently completed the first installation of this in one of its brand-new CTLSi models, which are powered by the fuel injected Rotax 912 iS engine. The newly equipped aircraft made its debut at the 2013 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring Florida.
“We were pleased to work with one of our newest dealers to add new ADB-S equipment into our CTLSi,” said Flight Design CEO Matthias Betsch. “Brian Boucher’s Florida Light-Sport Aviation company based at the Spruce Creek Fly-in near Daytona Beach, Florida has the first of what is sure to be many such installations.”
ADS-B equipment for the installation is built by Dynon Avionics, a Flight Design supply partner that also builds the SkyView digital avionics suite used in the CTLSi models. A separate hardware module was added behind the 10-inch screen and connected to an antenna on the belly of the aircraft.
An ADS-B equipped aircraft like CTLSi uses an ordinary GPS receiver to determine a precise position from GPS satellites and then combines that position with other aircraft information such as speed, heading, and altitude. This information is broadcast to other ADS-B capable aircraft and to ADS-B ground, or satellite communications transceivers which then relay the aircraft’s position and additional information to Air Traffic Control centers in real time. It is seen as the “next generation” of air traffic control and gives this information directly to pilots in addition to controllers.
Dynon Avionics said, “The new SV-ADSB-470 unit offers subscription-free weather displayed on SkyView, including NEXRAD radar, METARs and TAFS. Airport weather data can be displayed for nearest airports or for a specific airport identifier.” Dynon added, “ADS-B receives TIS-B traffic information with precise location, altitude, speed, and direction from broadcast from other ADS-B equipped aircraft along with data broadcast from ADS-B ground stations, presuming the aircraft is equipped with the correct transponder.” Additionally TFRs can be shown even though these are temporarily restricted areas.
“We were pleased to show a CTLSi equipped with ADS-Dynon’s new unit at the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2013,” said Flight Design USA president Tom Peghiny. “We highlighted this equipment in our exhibit at the event and had staff and dealers to explain the value in this new equipment. Both our new Florida dealerships will also be represented at the Sun ‘n Fun show in April along with dealers from around the country.”
FACTS ABOUT FLIGHT DESIGN GmbH
Flight Design is a 24-year-old manufacturer based in Germany. The company remains the worldwide Light-Sport Aircraft market leader thanks to its popular CT series of aircraft. More than 1,700 of these aircraft are flying in 39 countries. One of the first aircraft certified under ASTM International standards in 2005, the CT (“composite technology”) remains the top-selling LSA in America through six consecutive years. Flight Design sold the first LSA to India and was the first LSA to earn Chinese Type Design Approval. Three times a CT has been flown around the world. In 2011, the German company unveiled its C4 four seat aircraft based on the CT technology.
Flight Design USA in the Sunshine State FOCUS ON FLORIDA
North and South of Active Aviation State Offer New Representation
South Woodstock, CONN. / January 15, 2013 – It’s January and many aviators start to think about Florida. The Sunshine State offers a warmer climate plus lots of flying activity … and the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, the show that starts off the year with a tight focus on Light-Sport Aircraft. With those balmy thoughts in mind, Flight Design is pleased to announce two new dealers in the state for its line of light aircraft.
In the Daytona Beach area, specifically at the world’s largest private airport of Spruce Creek Fly-in (7FL6), Brian Boucher has formed Florida Light-Sport Aircraft. In the south of the state is Americana Aviation based in Miami Florida. “I am very pleased to represent the market leading brand of Light-Sport Aircraft in northern Florida,” said Boucher. “We already have pilots asking for a demonstration flight and we will be at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Florida on 17-20 January to show our new CTLSi.”
In the south of the big state, Chris Menaiges and Tony Alvarez operate Americana Aviation. The plan to build their enterprise around the Flight Design product line including the CTLSi and the coming C4 four seater. “We just received our new CTLSi and initial reception from our customers has been very warm, as we expected from this exceptional airplane,” indicated Alvarez.
“We now have several CTLSi aircraft equipped with the Rotax 912iS engine in the USA and more en route from Germany,” said Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny. “Early reports from our dealers across the country are a strong indication of the popularity we can expect from the CTLSi.” Peghiny observed that after seven years of importing the Flight Design CT series, the model remains atop the market share list, a position it has enjoyed since the beginning of Light-Sport Aircraft
South Woodstock, Connecticut / July 25, 2012 — The Big Three of American states for aviation are California, Texas, and Florida, therefore it is vital for a successful organization to have good representation in all three. Flight Design USA announced at AirVenture 2012 that it had acquired two dealers strategically located in the north and south of Florida.
“After sifting through several dealership inquiries we selected two highly qualified representatives: Americana Aviation and Sport Aviation Florida,” observed John Gilmore, National Sales Manager for Flight Design USA. “Each dealership is led by a very experienced man who is dedicated to providing a great experience for their customers.”
AMERICANA AVIATION
“Flight Design’s CTLS is an airplane that has it all: visibility, fuel range, fuel economy, baggage space, BRS parachute, glass panel with weather sources. It is also a blast to fly,” remarked Chris Beniages of Americana Aviation. “I believe Flight Design has become the industry leader in the LSA market because the company produces a superior product and supports it professionally.” Americana Aviation will assist Flight Design USA serve customers from South America who frequently visit the greater Miami area when searching for aviation products. Contact the new south Florida dealer at info@americanaaviationsouth.com or 305-338-7979.
Florida Light-Sport Aircraft
“Flight Design is one of the most respected LSA on the market,” said Brian Boucher, a dealer operating at the Spruce Creek Fly-in near Daytona Beach, Florida. For those unaware, Spruce Creek (7FL6) is the world’s largest private airport with more than 650 airplanes locally based. “I have no doubt that LSA is here to stay and we need to continue to build a safe and efficient environment for Light-Sport Aircraft, especially regarding transition training,” added Boucher, a 15,000-hour airline pilot who recognizes the need for such instruction as demanded by insurance companies call 716-860-7474.
“We are very pleased to have engaged two quality dealers to offer sales and service for Flight Design products in the important market of Florida” said Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny.
FACTS ABOUT FLIGHT DESIGN GmbH
Flight Design is a 24-year-old manufacturer based in Germany. The company remains the worldwide Light-Sport Aircraft market leader thanks to its popular CT series of aircraft. More than 1,800 of these aircraft are flying in 39 countries. One of the first aircraft certified under ASTM International standards in 2005, the CT (“composite technology”) remains the top-selling LSA in America through seven consecutive years. Flight Design’s new XP Warranty adds significant value for owners and pairs with the best service center network in the LSA industry. Flight Design sold the first LSA to India and was the first LSA to earn Chinese Type Design Approval. Three times a CT has been flown around the world. In 2011, the German company unveiled its C4 four seat aircraft based on the CT technology.
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FLIGHT DESIGN USA CONTACT: John Gilmore, national sales manager of Flight Design USA at 612-759-2252 (email: jgilmore@flightdesignusa.com) or Flight Design USA in Connecticut at 860-963-7272
INTERNATIONAL CONTACT: Flight Design GmbH Administration & Sales -Seestr. 30 -D-73230 Kirchheim u. Teck/Nabern Germany Tel.: +49(0)7021 80460-0 Fax: +49(0)7021 80460-69 email at info@flightdesign.com
PHOTOS — Many high resolution photos of all Flight Design aircraft and other images can be downloaded at: http://FlightDesignUSA.com/media/
Sebring LSA Expo Update
Flight Design had a strong showing at the 2013 Sport Aviation Expo held January 17-20 in Sebring, Florida. Featured on display and for numerous demo flights were two new CTLSi airplanes equipped with the new fuel-efficient Rotax 912 iS engine which were recently delivered to our two new Flight Design dealers in Florida, Sport Aviation Florida in Spruce Creek and Americana Aviation in Miami. The display area also had added excitement due to the arrival of a brand new CTLS amphibious floatplane flown by Tom Gutmann of our dealer, Airtime Aviation. After the show, Tom will fly the amphibious CTLS to the Bahamas, clearly demonstrating the fun and adventure to be had with this terrific airplane.
PERFECT PAIRING – CT AIRFRAME AND ROTAX 912iS ENGINE
First Fuel-Injected CTLSi Flying to Rave Reviews
South Woodstock, CONN. / December 3, 2012 – After a grand introduction of the new fuel-injected 912 iS engine to European and American markets earlier this year, the Austrian engine company is now in full-scale production of the upgraded engine. Flight Design has been working diligently with the new powerplant and upgrades for it; now a group of 912 iS-powered CTLSi aircraft are landing in America.
A lengthy wait is over and the proof is in the flying with Rotax and Flight Design cooperating to bring the new CTLSi to several customers here in the U.S. and throughout the world. Despite the effects of Sandy around New York City, where Flight Design USA Light-Sport Aircraft make landfall, the first of CTLSi aircraft have arrived in the Northeast U.S., Florida, the Midwest, and the West Coast. CTLSi, with the small “i” in the model name designating the fuel-injected engine, is the main attraction at present though the carbureted 912 ULS engine remains available for those preferring this well-proven engine.
Americana Aviation CTLSi in Miami
Sonoma Jet Center CTLSi in Califorina
