LSA Manufacturer First To Reach 300 In U.S. Fleet

Normally, it's just delivering another airplane. But when Fight Design distributor, Flight Design Mid-Atlantic, delivered a new CTLS (N74KG) to Kenneth D. Griffin of Southampton, New Jersey on Wednesday, it marked the 300th delivery of the German-built LSA's to a customer. The company announced the milestone while displaying at the EAA Arlington fly in Washington.

Flight Design Mid-Atlantic completed the process of delivery and training. "I know that we had another delivery pending this week as well and wanted to have the honor of giving the keys to the 300th satisfied customer," said John Calla, president of Flight Design Mid-Atlantic.

"Most airplane companies are not delivering at the rate of 2006-2007," observed National Sales Director, John Gilmore, "but here at the Arlington airshow, we have seen an increase in activity as we build the network of aircraft dealers. The acceptance of high-end LSA aircraft is more than an entry point to aviation community."

"We are able to transition high-time aviators as well as recruit recently-certificated pilots," added Gilmore. "Both categories have been impressed by the engineering quality, travel comfort, long range, and welcomed cost savings of the newest generation of Light-Sport Aircraft. The number 300 delivery confirms that the market continues to increase and the demand for new quality aircraft continues."

The CTLS has dual primary flight displays, are night-flight qualified (with proper pilot credentials), have whole aircraft parachutes as standard equipment, and are available from stock or from current production.

Flight Design USA imports the CT series from Germany. One of the first Light-Sport Aircraft certified under ASTM standards, there are approximately 1,300 of the carbon fiber CT series flying around the globe.

FMI: www.flightdesignusa.com