Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer News

Flight Design USA Logs more than $11 Million in New Orders

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / July 26, 2011 - The companies that seem to succeed even in a weak economy stay ahead with new innovations. In this goal Flight Design maintains a leadership position and as a result, sales follow. Here at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, Flight Design USA is very pleased to report a solid and growing order book.

Flight Design CTLS with Deluxe Garmin G3X

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 20 July 2011- When the economy is dragging, leaders sharpen their pencils to keep aircraft affordable. No one questions how difficult the last three years have been for aviation in all sectors so buyers are likely to embrace major price reductions.

Flight Design CTLS Wins Aircraft Class in Prestigious Air Race

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 19 July 2011- The long and winding road gets considerably straightened when the best of the best highly efficient light aircraft compete in a major cross country air race. The Paris to Madrid 2011 event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Morane-Saulier race between Paris and Madrid back in 1911.

Press Lunch at AirVenture 2011

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / July 19, 2011 - Flight Design USA invites all members of the working media to join the company on Tuesday, July 26 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 for a press conference and luncheon. Flight Design has several announcements plus special updates on the four-seat C4 model.

AirVenture to be First Showing in United States of Full Size Mockup

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 13 July 2011 - When the full-size mockup of Flight Design's first-ever four seat aircraft was unveiled at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany in mid-April this year, the striking aircraft was an instant hit with customers. The C4 logged 30 orders in the four-day event.

Paris-Madrid 2011 efficiency race celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first Morane-Saulier race between Paris and Madrid back in 2011.

July 4th, 2011 - Pipistrel is proud to announce our Double Podium at the 2011 Paris-Madrid Green Air Challenge.  Just like the original event, the 2011 race, named Green Air Challenge, promotes the »conception of innovative aircraft that are superior from the aerodynamic, engine and structural point of view«.

Able Flight Scholarship Students Fly in Newly-Equipped CTLS

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / July 1, 2011 - Helping disabled pilots learn to fly has become a mission for German LSA producer, Flight Design. In conjunction with Able Flight (http://www.ableflight.org/) and Purdue University's Department of Aviation Technology, Flight Design and its Colorado dealer Peak Aviation supplied a CTLS with an installed Flight Design hand control system to allow students to earn their Sport Pilot certificate. Able Flight pays the cost of aircraft for students.

Flight Design CT Pressed into Airborne Ash Measurement Duty

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 1 July 2011- European travel was again interrupted by the eruption of the Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland. Airborne ash from these volcanoes represents a major expense for airlines and airports plus inconvenience for passengers. The Eyjafjallajökull eruption, in April 2010, caused the largest closure of European airspace since World War II, with losses estimated at between 1.5 and 2.5 billion euros. How does one determine the extent of the problem compared to last year's eruption? The answer:  Very economically, with a Flight Design CT microlight.

TÜV SÜD Auditors Confirm Manufacturer's Best Practices

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 28 June 2011- With the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Certification Branch planning to begin visits to Light-Sport Aircraft manufacturers later this year, some companies are scrambling to prepare for those government inspections. Flight Design was again evaluated to positive result but this is standard procedure for the German producer.

CANNES, France, June 9, 2011 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today debuted its Model 162 Skycatcher light sport aircraft in Europe. The introduction took place at the Cannes (France) AirShow 2011 which begins today and runs through June 11.