Flight Design CT

The Flight Design CT, introduced in 2004 by German manufacturer Flight Design, represents a pivotal evolution of the earlier CT series of light sport aircraft. Building on the success of the original CT2, the CT was developed to meet emerging Light‑Sport Aircraft (LSA) regulations while retaining the sleek, low‑drag airframe that made its predecessor popular among flight schools and private owners. The aircraft features a carbon‑fibre reinforced polymer fuselage, a high‑efficiency 80‑horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, and a spacious, all‑glass cockpit equipped with dual Garmin G3X Touch displays, providing modern navigation and situational awareness. Its retractable landing gear, optional ballistic parachute, and generous payload capacity of up to 800 lb set it apart from comparable ultra‑light options. The CT’s flat‑four engine delivers smooth, fuel‑efficient cruise speeds around 120 kt, while its wing design offers low stall speeds, making it forgiving for less‑experienced pilots. In the broader aviation landscape, the Flight Design CT helped solidify the viability of high‑performance, cost‑effective LSAs, encouraging regulatory bodies to recognize composite, high‑tech aircraft as capable training platforms and expanding accessibility to modern avionics for the general aviation community.