“Early Bird” Advance Order Process
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- Program dates: April 13, 2011 until first flight of C4 Prototype or reaching serial number 100, whatever comes first. Early Bird Brochure Read the rest of this entry »
Early Bird C4 Ordering Details
Able Flight equipped CTLS Trains Disabled New Pilots at Purdue University
The Flight Design Technik products provided to Able Flight by Flight Design were installed in a CTLS recently and are now being put to use at Purdue University to allow two disabled pilots to realize a dream to learn to fly. Frank Bormann of Procomposite provided excellent support throughout the installation effort. The hand controls were developed over two and a half year period and were installed in Peak Aviation Center’s CTLS. Peak Aviation Center is a Flight Design Pilot Center located in Colorado Springs, CO USA and The Pilot Center airplane has been placed on loan to Purdue University’ Able Flight program to train disabled pilots.
Flight instructors found that the controls worked well and especially appreciated the hand brake on the stick when taxiing on a gusty day. Two pictures below show the installation of the hand controls on the CTLS. One shows the rudder control and shortened throttle lever and the other shows the new hand brake on the stick.
Purdue University, in cooperation with Able Flight has undertaken a program this summer to train disabled pilots under a special scholarship program. The picture below shows two Able Flight scholarship recipients that have a great desire to learn to fly. The man shown is a wounded veteran and the woman seated beside is hearing impaired. She requires a side-by-side training aircraft for communicating with her instructor. 
We anticipate their sport pilot training to be complete this summer, and their wings awarded during EAA AirVenture 2011 at Oshkosh July 25-31, 2011.
Four Place Certified Plane price set at $250,000
Competitive Pricing in US Dollars and Euros Plus True 4-Seat Performance
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 4 May 2011 — After the recent successful launch of their new four seat C4, Flight Design identified how their fresh all carbon speedster will soundly alter the market by combining true four adult cabin room and performance with a price point offering exceptional value… a winning combination simply not available in any other aircraft today. 
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Using CT for Public Use and Law Enforcement
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
‘Round the World Book Available
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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 »
Newly Produced Hand Control Donated to Able Flight
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
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.
Premier One Aviation Confirmed Flight Design Dealer for So. Florida & Caribbean
March 22, 2011 See Flight Design at Sun ‘n Fun 2011 — Southeast Exhibit Area — space #21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Flight Design USA to Choose New Sales Partner for Southeastern U.S.
South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / March 22, 2011 — As part of its growing dealer network, Flight Design is pleased to elevate Premier One Aviation as its Associate Dealer in Miami serving south Florida and the Caribbean. Importer Flight Design USA also announced it will choose additional sales representation covering the remainder of Florida and the southeastern USA.
Premier One Aviation (http://www.premier1aviation.com/) operates from the Tamiami Airport in Miami, Florida. The company pursues sales of Flight Design aircraft and operates an active Flight Design Pilot Center flight school using three CTLS aircraft on the line and three highly qualified instructors. Premier One Aviation offers instruction for the Sport Pilot and Private Pilot FAA certificates as well as Instrument and Transition training. They have started to develop an international training expertise with several German students and are one of the few destination flight schools geared to rapid training in a professional setting. Additionally to assure proper maintenance, the Miami company has undergone recent Rotax training and can also provide authorized Rotax engine maintenance to other aircraft owners.
“Premier One Aviation offers a unique flight instruction payment program,” noted Tom Peghiny, president of importer Flight Design USA. “With only $250 down, payments range from about $100 to $200 per month, paced by the number of lessons per week a student can afford. Premier One Aviation makes learning to fly easier in several ways: they have some excellent instructors with impressive credentials; they use new, modern and easy-to-fly Flight Design CT aircraft and their unique payment program makes the expense affordable for just about anyone.”
Flight Design USA also announced its plans to choose a new dealer for the company in the southeast U.S. region while Premier One Aviation concentrates on south Florida and the Caribbean Island nations. To facilitate this decision, Flight Design will bring top officials from Flight Design USA and manufacturer Flight Design GmbH in Germany to Sun ‘n Fun 2011.
“We’re pleased to have top-flight professionals like Premier One Aviation working with us in the sale of Flight Design aircraft,” stated John Gilmore, national sales manager for Flight Design USA. “We are also seeking new representatives in the southeastern USA. For businesses interested in working with the longtime leader in LSA sales, we’ll have all our key company people at Sun ‘n Fun available for discussions.”
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.
For more information or to find the closest Flight Design dealer, go to: main manufacturer website www.flightdesign.com, or Flight Design USA website www.flightdesignusa.com.
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FLIGHT DESIGN 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
CTLS IN-FLIGHT & DETAIL PHOTOS — Dozens of high-resolution photos of the CTLS can be found at the company’s website at:
http://FlightDesignUSA.com/media/
Photos can be can be viewed at screen resolution and downloaded as 5-10 MB JPEGs. All professionally shot photos are “Courtesy of Flight Design USA” and several were composed for text overlay by art directors.
