2010 Flight Design CTLS
The Flight Design CTLS is our premier flight training aircraft. Spacious seating allows both pilots and passengers to move about comfortably, and state-of-the-art technology safely guides and protects all occupants. The smooth aerodynamic design maximizes efficiency to utilize less fuel while maintaining top speed and maneuverability.
The Flight Design CTLS features XM weather coverage for full-feature weather reports and terrain maps to guide your course. Ergonomic arrangements, adjustable seat support and an intuitive, accessible control panel make flight instruction exciting and enjoyable. Innovative design and synergistic features create difficult, exhilarating maneuvers easy and safe to perform. A strong, carbon-fiber frame and a composite landing gear handles turbulence, take-offs and landings smoothly. The CTLS is internationally certified in safety and performance for instruction, short flights and long-distance journeys.
Read more about the CTLS capabilities, and contact us to schedule a flight. Start with our certified instructors and learn to take control of the CTLS by yourself.
Contact us at 414-758-0759 or by email at
The Flight Design CTLS features XM weather coverage for full-feature weather reports and terrain maps to guide your course. Ergonomic arrangements, adjustable seat support and an intuitive, accessible control panel make flight instruction exciting and enjoyable. Innovative design and synergistic features create difficult, exhilarating maneuvers easy and safe to perform. A strong, carbon-fiber frame and a composite landing gear handles turbulence, take-offs and landings smoothly. The CTLS is internationally certified in safety and performance for instruction, short flights and long-distance journeys.
Read more about the CTLS capabilities, and contact us to schedule a flight. Start with our certified instructors and learn to take control of the CTLS by yourself.
Contact us at 414-758-0759 or by email at
Flight Design CTLS Technical Data
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 28' 2" |
| Length | 21' 8" |
| Height | 7' 8" |
| Wing Area | 107 sq. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity | 34 US gal. |
| Empty Weight | 770 lbs. |
| Gross Weight | 1320 lbs. |
| Useful Load | 550 lbs. |
| Maximum Range | 830nm |
Speeds/Performance
| Item | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VS0 | Stall Speed @ 35° flaps @ 1320lbs | 39kt |
| VS1 | Stall Speed @ -6° flaps @ 1320lbs | 44kt |
| Vh | Top Speed @ Max continuous RPM | 120kt |
| Vc | Cruise Speed @ 75% power | 115kt |
| Vne | Never Exceed Speed | 145kt |
| Va | Maneuver Speed | 98kt |
| Vx | Best Rate of Climb Speed | 61kt |
| Vy | Best Angle of Climb Speed | 73kt |
| Vra | Maximum Rough Air Speed | 120kt |
| Vfe | Maximum Flap Operating Speed | 80kt |
| Vr | Rotation Speed @ 15° flaps | 42kt |
| Rate of Climb @ 1320lbs | 805 FPM | |
| Max. Crosswind Component @ 0° flaps | 16kts | |
| Takeoff Distance @ 1320lbs | 800ft | |
| Takeoff Distance (50ft Obstacle, 1320lbs) | 1500ft | |
| Landing (50ft Obstacle, 1320lbs) | 967ft |