The Flight Design CTSL

The Flight Design CTSL
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The Flight Design CTSL

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Introduction
The CT Super Series by Flight Design is a 600kg ultralight aircraft designed for diverse aviation needs, including flying clubs, flight schools, and private owners. Since its launch in 1997, over 1900 units have been delivered globally. The series is renowned for its safety features, such as a carbon fiber cockpit and a standard airframe parachute system.
Aerodynamics and Design
The CT Super Series boasts advanced aerodynamics with a carbon/aramid fuselage optimized for space and reduced drag. It features a smooth cantilever wing and advanced winglets for enhanced performance. The carbon fiber construction provides strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion and fatigue.
Safety Features
The CT series incorporates a safety cabin design inspired by automotive safety principles, featuring energy-absorbing structures and strategically placed fuel tanks. It is equipped with four-point harnesses and a robust cockpit structure to enhance occupant protection.
Vision Zero Initiative
Flight Design's "Vision Zero" initiative aims for no occupant injuries in severe crashes by integrating passive and active safety systems, including spin resistance, airbags, and advanced parachute systems, with a target implementation by 2025.
Production and Service
Production takes place in Germany and Ukraine, using modern design tools and manufacturing techniques. Flight Design provides comprehensive service support, including owner training courses and detailed maintenance manuals.
Comfort and Avionics
The CT's cabin is designed for comfort, accommodating various body sizes with adjustable seating and excellent visibility. It features advanced avionics options, including the Dynon SkyView system, to enhance the flying experience.
Avionics and Engine Options
The document outlines advanced avionics and engine options, highlighting the use of Dynon SkyView HDX or Touch screens with redundant PFD, EMS, and Map functions, smart reversionary modes, and battery backup. The cockpit includes a Dynon Mode S Class 1 transponder and a Dynon Radio and Intercom.
Engine Specifications
Engine options include the 80-hp Rotax 912UL and the 100-hp Rotax 912ULS, both with a 2,000-hour TBO. The fuel-injected Rotax 912iS and the turbocharged Rotax 914 Turbo engine, maintaining 115 hp at altitude, offer improved performance, reduced emissions, and better fuel economy.
Aircraft Features
The aircraft is equipped with an airframe parachute, stainless exhaust system, cabin heater, and ventilation. It includes advanced features like electric stabilizer trim, a three-blade composite propeller, and two large baggage compartments. The cockpit is designed for comfort with molded foam seats and extra-wide cabin doors.
Performance and Operating Costs
The CT series offers superior performance with a maximum horizontal speed of 240 km/h and a maximum range of 2,000 km. The document highlights the affordability of flying with low fuel consumption and operating costs.
Design and Customization
The document describes various design options with ORACAL color series for customization, emphasizing the aircraft's modern design, which is attractive for flight schools and suitable for aerial photography and agricultural inspections.
Technical Information
Technical specifications include a maximum take-off weight of 472.5 kg, a fuel capacity of 130 liters, and detailed dimensions of the aircraft. The document concludes with a disclaimer about the accuracy of the information provided and the responsibility of the customer to verify product suitability.
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The Flight Design CTSL-3

The Airplane from the Market Leader The Flight Design Ultralight Series has defined performance, safety and comfort in the Ultralight classes from the very beginning. The current Super Series as a derivate of the well known and successful CT Series is also the one of the most popular ultralight aircraft in the world due to it’s innovative design, advanced safety features and state-of-the-art avionics. The Super Series was designed specifically for the Ultralight category and offers many features as standard equipment that are optional on other aircraft. The flexibility and durability of the basic...

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The Flight Design CTSL-4

The carbon/aramid fuselage on the CT is optimized for large internal space for the cabin and to reduce drag while providing cleaner airflow to the stabilizer. The smooth cantilever strutless wing also reduces drag and gives maximum visibility from the cockpit. The proprietary airfoil of the CT allows generous internal volume for the fuel tanks and is also structurally efficient. Advanced winglets reduce induced drag, improving climb, cruising range and aileron control at low speeds. The electrically driven stabilizer trim tab has improved gearing for finer control and better trim feel. In total,...

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The Flight Design CTSL-5

The Flight Design engineering staff created the CT Series with safety, performance and comfort in mind. A new aircraft should employ modern construction techniques for many reasons. The cockpit's carbon-aramid composite safety cabin helps to protect you and your passenger. The engine mount and carbon fuselage attach points reduce the possibility of engine intrusion into the cabin area. Standard four–point harnesses along with crushable elements of the fuselage construction absorb energy and reduce possible loads to the pilot and passenger. Strong windshield uprights and massive upper construction...

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The Flight Design CTSL-6

The CT cockpit has been designed following principles used in the passenger cabins of modern cars. Loads are transferred through the passenger area to the crush–zones at the end of the vehicle. The cabin area remains intact while the energy is absorbed in the peripheral areas. The following illustration generalizes the flow of force in the CT: • Forces in an impact start from the engine area through the engine mount (1) into the strong A– pillars (2) and to the center structural tunnel (5). • The door sills (3) are designed to transport the loads backwards and into the composite shell. • The...

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The Flight Design CTSL-7

Production of the CT is performed by our young and highly motivated staff in Germany and Ukraine. Along with development of the original CT our own R&D and manufacturing company was created. We are constantly expanding our production capabilities to meet growing worldwide demand for our products. With expansion into certified production authorization, which standards are also applicable for the CT Ultralights, we have been audited and shown compliance to the applicable aviation standards at both facilities. Modern design tools such as CFD, FEA, laser scanning and production molds made with 5...

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The Flight Design CTSL-8

The 1.24 m (49") cabin width of the CT has been designed to fit very tall and smaller people equally well. People with heights of 1.55 to 2.00 m (5' 1" to 6' 6") sit more comfortably than ever. Big outside baggage doors give great access for bulky items stored aft of the cockpit. Large gull–wing doors held up by gas struts make entering and taking your seat easy. Three–point latches and door seals keep you secure inside. Comfortable seats with molded foam padding and pneumatically adjustable seat cushion and lumbar sections offer incomparable comfort and easy adjustment in height and length....

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The Flight Design CTSL-9

Engine Data Four models, Four engine choices: CT Super Club/ Rotax 912 UL, CT Super Sport/ Rotax 912S, CT Super Sport Injection/ Rotax 912 iS SPORT and CT Super Sport Turbo / Rotax 914 UL Depending on your specific requirements and preferences, choose either the well–proven, industry–standard Rotax 912UL(S), developing a reliable 80 or 100 hp with twin carburetors, or the fuel–injected, Rotax 912iS, featuring a robust 100 hp with the fuel/air mixture precisely computer controlled for ultra–smooth power delivery, improved high altitude performance, more useful torque, reduced emissions and improved...

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The Flight Design CTSL-10

Travel Operating Costs 119 The further you fly, the more the CT Super Se- The CT gives you the performance and freedom ries show superiority. With the CT’s comfortable to make your flying dreams a reality! cabin and molded foam seats and large baggage compartments, countrywide flights become an achievable and affordable adventure! CT was built to get up and go. With low fuel consumption and low operating costs, you can afford to fly as much as you want. Flight schools & Photography Remarkably slow landing speed, controllability roomy cabin and superb visibility, the CT is an and rugged landing...

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The Flight Design CTSL-11

Cockpit Options Cockpit Options 121

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The Flight Design CTSL-12

Wave 4 ORACAL 951 series Wave 2 ORACAL 951 series The colors reflected on the brochure are only approximations of the original colors. The colors reflected on the brochure are only approximations of the original colors.

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The Flight Design CTSL-13

Jubilee Design The colors reflected on the brochure are only approximations of the original colors.

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The Flight Design CTSL-14

Technical information Technical information VH: maximum horizontal speed VNE: maximum permissible airspeed (red line) Take-off distance over 15 m obstacle Performance data may deviate with the selected engine option. *The never–exceed speed (VNE) demonstrated during flight testing is 300 km/h but is limited in the individual case by the ballistic recovery system installed or national regulations. Weights and Dimensions 125mm 700mm Typical empty weight (equipped with rescue system) Max. take-off weight Fuel capacity

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The Flight Design CTSL-15

FLIGHT DESIGN general aviation GmbH Am Flugplatz 3 99820 Hörselberg-Hainich Germany phone: +49 36920 7530-10 email: [email protected] web: www.flightdesign.com Editorial responsibility & disclaimer Information given in Flight Design brochures or in other printing matter may be subject to alteration without notice. Care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this publication are accurate but FLIGHT DESIGN general aviation GmbH and its subsidiaries do not accept responsibility for errors or for information which is found to be misleading. Suggestion for or descriptions of the end use...

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