Flight Design CT

Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

lbs @ lbs / pax

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Fuel on board

gal

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Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

Over max gross weight — Reduce payload by lbs to safely operate this aircraft.

Mission Profile

115

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

775

Max Range

346

lbs

Wet Payload

Estimated Ownership Costs

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About the Flight Design CT

The Flight Design CT series (including the CTSW and CTLS) is a leader in the LSA market, known for its futuristic full-composite (carbon fiber and aramid) construction. Unlike the metal SportCruiser, the CT series uses an aerodynamically ‘slick’ fuselage that allows it to reach the LSA speed limit of 120 kts while maintaining a very spacious cabin and exceptional visibility through its panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Cabin Volume: Features one of the widest cabins in the LSA class (49 inches), wider than many light twins, offering significant shoulder room for two large adults.
Safety Systems: Comes standard with a BRS (Ballistic Recovery System) parachute, a major selling point for safety-conscious owner-pilots.
Payload & Range: Thanks to its lightweight composite airframe, it often boasts a higher useful load than metal LSAs, and with 34 gallons of fuel, it can stay airborne for over 6 hours.

Trade-offs

Challenging Landings: Due to its high-aspect-ratio wing and extreme aerodynamic efficiency, the CT can be ‘floaty’ on landing. Precision speed control is required to avoid ballooning.
Composite Maintenance: While carbon fiber doesn’t corrode, repairs to the structure require specialized composite knowledge that may not be available at every local GA shop.