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Great News for Flight Schools, Permit-to-Fly Operators and More

Friedrichshafen, GERMANY (AERO Fair) / 18 April 2012 —As a means of demonstrating the company’s commitment to excellence, Flight Design is exceedingly pleased to announce they have shown compliance and have been granted, just prior to the start of AERO, the EASA Restricted Type Certificate , (R)TC, for their CTLS Light Sport Aircraft. The issuance of the actual Restricted Type Certificate for the aircraft through EASA is now an administrative formality and will occur within the next few days.

“Validation by outside, independent organizations provides our customers with a high level of assurance our aircraft are engineered and built to the highest standards,” said Matthias Betsch, CEO of Flight Design GmbH. “Having EASA now declare our successful completion and demonstration of compliance by our EASA-approved Design Organization was demanding and a high bar to clear, but we are fortunate to have a very talented staff, led by Technical Director, Oliver Reinhardt, who have helped Fight Design forge a strong and trusting relationship with the European Aviation Safety Agency and our growing family of customers.”

“For Flight Design enthusiasts around the world, the (R)TC gives additional proof that Flight Design is a leading manufacturer of light aircraft,” noted John Doman, Director of Business Development, Global Sales & Marketing for Flight Design GmbH. “For European flight schools and pilots flying aircraft under Permit-to-Fly rules, the (R)TC will enable additional aircraft utilization leading to more revenue and value for their purchase of a Flight Design (R)TC aircraft.” The Type Certificated version of the CTLS will be distributed under the variant name CTLS-ELA and is nearly identical to the best-selling CTLS-LSA marketed throughout the world. Compliance has been shown against EASA CS-LSA which makes wide use of the established ASTM requirements for Light Sport Aircraft, which are accepted in the USA, Europe and many other countries throughout the world.

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, and the German company unveiled its C4 four seat aircraft based on the CT technology.

“Sun ‘nFun 2012 proved an excellent event for Flight Design USA, importer of the best-selling line of Light-Sport Aircraft in America,” observed John Gilmore, National Sales Manager for Flight Design USA. “Our distributors immediately saw the value of the new CTLSi model we offered and placed 15 orders for the upgraded aircraft at Sun ‘n Fun.” Beyond support from present dealers, Flight Design USA gained interest from several new dealer prospects, a positive change from recent years.

“Reception to the Rotax 912 iS fuel-injected engine on our specially configured CTLSi exceeded even our highest expectations,” said Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny. CTLSi is the company’s newest model upgraded altered to take maximum advantage of the new powerplant. Refinements included a refined fuel system with a header tank in the fuselage to provide for pressurized fuel to the injection system; electric trim was added as standard (CTLS has long had three axis trim), as well as a new lighter weight but more powerful battery and stronger alternator. The new Rotax 912 iS also features redundant, dual injectors per cylinder. Owners of the new CTLSi will find sharply better fuel economy, increased torque, easier starting, and smoother operation. The elimination of the carburetors promises s maintenance plus carburetor icing is no longer a concern. The CTLSi is available for immediate order with first deliveries in mid-2012.

“In another most interesting announcement, we are pleased to state that 80% of our recent new aircraft customer sales were to new pilots rather than from the existing pilot community,” Peghiny commented. While current pilots have made the company’s aircraft the most popular LSA in America, officials find the emerging trend to freshly licensed pilots as a key development pointing to a new and growing market for LSA.

Following a strong Sebring LSA Expo and an even better Sun ‘n Fun 2012, Flight Design is preparing for a very active show at AERO in Friedrichshafen, Germany to be held April 18-21.

The company will unveil its first interior treatment for its C4 four seat design now in development. Flight Design will also announce achieving EASA Type Certification for their CT series of aircraft, which the company states is a major accomplishment in terms of future market and product development.

“The CTLS has been perfect for me and it has worked so well that if I can someday swing it I would by the 4 seat version (the C4) to continue to train and fly with my family. Whoever picked the plane for me to train on couldn’t have picked a better one and its cool to know I can fly it safely without any modifications! Your constant words of encouragement really mean a lot to me and I hope you all know what an impact you have made on me.”  

Adam Kisielewski, Sgt USMC (ret.)

Adam and Tom Peghiny

Read the article here:

http://www.aopa.org/training/articles/2012/120315combat-veteran-solos-modified-lsa.html

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 9 March 2012 — Flight Design is pleased to be among the first to feature the new fuel-injected 912iS powerplant from Rotax Aircraft Engines in its just-introduced CTLSi. As the leader in the LSA segment, Flight Design is in a long-term partnership with the BRP-Powertrain distribution network.

“With fuel injection, Rotax has leaped forward allowing our new CTLSi model to achieve even more,” said Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny. “Carburetors demand more mechanical oversight and tuning the dual carbs increases complexity. With fuel injection, balancing carbs is no longer necessary. Pilots will find increased torque, easier starting, and smoother operation. Carb ice concerns becomes a thing of the past.”

Fuel injection is more precise allowing better efficiency at lower pollution levels thanks to a computer chip that constantly optimizes the air-to-fuel ratio. The new Rotax 912iS in the CTLSi has much improved fuel and CO² emissions, with data showing how much better versus the 912S and Continental O-200, Lycoming IO-233 and Jabiru.  Most of the regular carburetors must be adjusted periodically, which also demands training. Fuel injection is more reliable and automatically compensates for altitude, which reduces pilot work load.

Using signals from several sensors fuel injection monitors engine vacuum, exhaust gas temperature, ambient air pressure, incoming air temperature, liquid coolant temperature, and throttle position to self adjust for engine condition and atmospheric conditions.

“As the LSA market leader, we are pleased to put the Rotax 912iS into production on our CTLSi” saidJohn Gilmore, National Sales Manager for Flight Design USA. “However, for customers who prefer the advantages of carbureted systems this lower cost option will continue to be available.”

The CTLSi is available for immediate order with first deliveries in mid-2012. For more details be sure to visit the the Flight Design space at the Sun ‘n Fun airshow March 27 to April 1, 2012 in the Manufacturer’s Display Area, space MD-17.

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 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.

This Rotax video on the new 912iS presents compelling information regarding it’s improved fuel and CO² emissions, with data showing how much better versus the 912S and Continental O-200, Lycoming IO-233 and Jabiru.

Video on Fuel efficiency  HERE

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FAA representative Pete Lindberg said “you really know the regulations” and commented on how well Flight Design USA is getting the information out to owners. Also in attendance were several Directors of Maintenance for major operators in the area and the Director of CT Aero Tech, the states premier school for aviation mechanic training.

Interest was high by the membership and several misconceptions were resolved during the Q & A that punctuated the presentation.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 16 January 2012 – In a strong move to assure its customers gain added value with the purchase of a new aircraft (CTLS, MC or new four seater C4), German producer Flight Design has significantly improved its warranty program, calling it the XP or eXtended Protection Warranty. The Warranty is even applied retroactively.

“Since the beginning we have focused on delivering value to our customers,” began Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny. “We have a solid group of highly-trained service outlets and we have an ongoing program to assure customers get the information to maintain their aircraft to high standards. To that we now add one of the best warranties in aviation.”

Adding more value, the XP Warranty remains with the aircraft should ownership change during the warranty period. “Our new ‘Spinner-to-Tail’ warranty protection is now three years and five years for the airframe from the date of the aircraft delivery to the first retail customer,” said John Doman, Director of Business Development and Global Sales & Marketing for Flight Design GmbH.

“We have even extended the Rotax engine warranty beyond the powerplant manufacturer’s 18 month or 200 hours.” Flight Design is offering, at no additional cost to the customer, a five year coverage of composite airframe structure (nonstructural items, cosmetics and normal wear are excluded) plus three-year coverage of Flight Design-installed avionics and autopilot; the propeller; and the Rotax standard engine warranty coverage of 18 months or 200 hours is extended to three years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first.

Rotax Service Bulletins will be handled according to Rotax coverage, and are excluded from the XP Warranty. The XP Warranty is included on all new Flight Design aircraft sales beginning January 1, 2012. As well it will retroactively apply to aircraft delivered and placed in service on or after January 1, 2011, subject to XP Warranty acceptance by Flight Design.

Aircraft used in commercial operations are covered under the Flight Design XP Commercial Warranty. XP Warranty aircraft must be serviced at the selling Flight Design Service Center or with pre-authorization for a different service facility. Flight Design standard warranty terms, conditions & exclusions apply. Exterior paint, appliques and other cosmetic items are covered for one year. Normal service items excluded are brake and rotors, batteries, tires, oil, oil and air filters, lights and other consumables. The XP Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear nor in instances of neglect or abuse.