Part 23 Reorganization ARC Holds First Meeting
November 17, 2011 – The first meeting of the FAA’s newly formed Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) took place this week in Washington, D.C., involving representatives from FAA’s Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification, and Flight Standards Service as well as aviation industry and community members, including EAA.
Oliver Reinhardt presenting for Flight Design
The ARC’s charter group is charged with creating a progressive, tiered certification system – from low-complexity, low-performance airplanes all the way to high-complexity, high-performance airplanes – so small recreational airplanes won’t have to be designed and certificated under the same regulatory requirements as heavier, more complex, and higher performance aircraft. The end-result should allow manufacturers to bring small planes to market faster and at less cost.
EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs Sean Elliott called the effort a “unique opportunity” for GA. “The possibilities are amazing,” Elliott said. “We’re bringing Part 23 into the 21st century, integrating modern technology, simplifying certification requirements, and improving safety. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aviation.”
When its work is completed after 18 months, the ARC will submit a report detailing recommendations and tasks to Earl Lawrence, manager of the Small Airplane Directorate. Lawrence can extend the charter up to six months if needed.
General Aviation News asks us some C4 Questions
Tom Peghiny President of FDUSA and John Doman- Director and – Business Development, Global Sales & Marketing for Flight Design GmbH Discuss developments on the C4 and answered some good questions raised this week by Meg Godlewski of GA News.
How has the feedback been from customers on the design?
5th Annual USA CT Fly-In held in Page, Arizona
CTLS – CTsw – CT2K Enthusiasts Gathered in Page, Arizona
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / October 27, 2011 – A flock of Flight Design CT series Light-Sport Aircraft flew in from all over the southwestern U.S. to attend the Fifth Annual National CT Fly-in in Page Arizona. The event took place over October 14-16, 2011.
Possessing the largest fleet in the Light-Sport Aircraft sector by a wide margin (nearly double the #2 seller), Flight Design is the most likely company to hold annual single-brand gatherings. Few other LSA producers have enough aircraft in a region to make such an event viable.
“Approximately 35 CTs attended the Fly-In,” observed John Doman, Director of Business Development and Global Sales & Marketing for Flight Design GmbH. Along with about 60 persons overall, John attended the Fly-in on behalf of manufacturer Flight Design GmbH of Germany. Most of the attendees were of retirement age, a common attribute among those buying and operating Light-Sport Aircraft, noted Doman. A few attendees were in the 25-40 age group. The majority of buyers purchased their CT for the ability to fly without an FAA Medical.
US Dealers Wanted
Flight Design has openings in the South East ( Atlanta to Florida) and Central (Chicago), Northwest (Seattle, Portland) area for several motivated Dealers to sell and service the Flight Design line of Aircraft, including the new C4.
The 2011 LSA tour continues
WE will have our CTLS, CTLE and the MC at these events!
FLIGHT DESIGN ANNOUNCES POWERPLANT FOR C4
FLIGHT DESIGN ANNOUNCES POWERPLANT FOR C4 Certified Four Seat Model to Use Continental IO-360-AF Engine
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 26 September 2011 -Flight Design announced that Continental Motors’ new IO-360-AF has been selected as the engine for the company’s four seat C4 entry currently under development. A full-scale mockup of the new certified aircraft was initially shown overseas at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany and in the USA at AirVenture 2011.
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FLIGHT DESIGN UNVEILS NEW C4 FOUR SEAT MODEL
AirVenture to be First Showing in United States of Full Size Mockup
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 13 July 2011 -
When the full-size mockup of Flight Design’s first-ever four seat aircraft was unveiled at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany in mid-April this year, the striking aircraft was an instant hit with customers. The C4 logged 30 orders in the four-day event. As EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh show rapidly approaches, the C4 has landed in America and will be presented as a full scale mockup and available for up close viewing. Flight Design will also be busy taking special C4 “Early Bird” orders which provide customers a delivery position in the first 100 serial-produced aircraft plus a $10,000 discount from the already attractive list price. Read the rest of this entry »
What is a CTsw’s Lap time?
Recently CTsw Owner Fred McCall was returning from Dolphin Island trip in a CT. His boss had just finished racing at Mobile International Speedway and “Larry the Cable guy” was doing some work for his ” Only in America” show at the same track. Mixing Racing, TV, Airplanes and mobile phones it was a natural that he was asked to do a fly by with the CT. Watch the Take off here and time the lap. Read the rest of this entry »
Neuform Propeller REPAIR now available From Flight Design
You can now have your Flight Design CTsw, CTLS Neuform propeller inspected and repaired in the US. In June 2011, Neuform trained and certified mechanics and technicians on the procedures for performing the required 1000 hour inspection then making any necessary repair. Flight Design USA is now the US service center for all of the Neuform products. Read the rest of this entry »
