Flight Design

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Flight Design aircraft, available as CTLS and CTLSi models, has a base price ranging from $156,000 to $167,700.
It is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912 engine, with choices between a carbureted ULS or a fuel-injected iS variant.
Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of 115 knots, a climb rate of 805 fpm, and a maximum range from 830 nm (CTLS) to 1055 nm (CTLSi).

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Flight Design

SPECIFICATIONS

Base price:

$156,000 (CTLS) $167,700 (CTLSi)

Engine:

Rotax 912 ULS (carbureted) or 912 iS (fuel-injected)

Power:

100 hp

Length:

21 ft. 5 in.

Height:

8 ft. 6 in.

Wingspan:

31 ft. 2 in.

Wing Area (sq. ft.):

121.6

Aspect Ratio:

7.29:1

Cabin Width (in.):

Empty Weight (lbs.):

795

Gross Weight (lbs.):

1,320

Fuel Capacity (gal):

Fuel Economy (gph):

4.3

Speed (kts.):

120

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed—@ 75% Power (kts.):

115

Stall Speed (V_so—kts.):

V_ne (kts.):

145

Climb Rate (fpm):

805

Max Range (34 gals, no reserve @ 4300 rpm):

830 nm (CTLS), 1055 nm (CTLSi)

Takeoff Roll (ft.):

800

Glide Ratio (engine off):

8.5:1

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