We have 1 flight design ctsw manual available for free pdf download. The performance figures are based on sea level, standard atmospheric. No warranty of fitness for any purpose is made or implied. The maximum aircraft mass at takeoff must is the maximum mass calculated for the.
Each wing has an integral fuel tank with a capacity of 65 litres 62 litres useable and fuel is gravity fed. Ctsw lightsport aircraft, ctsw experimental lightsport. Operation at night is only permitted when the aircraft installed and. Longer, lower and sleeker, the ctls was designed specifically for the lightsport category and offers many features to improve comfort and performance.
Flight design ctls lightsport aircraft easa typecertified. The performance or operational information section of the. Flight design ctsw lsa aircraft operating instructions ctsw2006. It will cover airport performance for transport category turbojet powered business aircraft. Lithium batteries for experimental aircraft earthx. Articles focus on understanding the operating parameters of your aircraft as well as having realistic performance expectations during flight.
There are a number of books that treat these same topics. Almost all of these references give extensive treatment to aerodynamics and propulsion issues. Rotax 912is 4 cylinder, 4 stroke liquidair cooled engine with opposed cylinders, dry sump forced lubrication with separate 3l. Performance ctls lsa supplement to ctls lsa aoi af04300006 0 4 1. Due to 80 cm shorter wings and increased ground effect ctsw has even greater aerodynamic stability and is easy to land. Flight planning or any other aircraft operations should only be done using official technical information provided by the manufacture or faa. Sufficient reserve should be added to the data given in this handbook to cover all such possibilities. This document is an attempt to provide the pilot with greater awareness of how various factors affect takeoff and landing performance in the ctsw than can be.
Flight design has conducted extensive customer research including questionnaires at. Flight design ctsw wheels for fsx fly away simulation. The ctls may only be operated under visual flight rules vfr. Sonex is a basic and economical, easy to build, all metal two place monoplane. It is the duty of the aircraft owneroperator to ensure that the manual contains all. The ctsw is a conventional, two seat, highwing aircraft, with threeaxis controls. The ctsw is one of only a couple of lightsport aircraft that comes equipped standard with a brs ballistic parachute. Urban air legends debunking aircraft performance myths p 10, a finesse for vitesse.
The aircraft is of composite construction, primarily made of carbon fibre. Ctsw, flight design ctsw lightsport aircraft at the 2007. Oct 05, 2018 the aircraft characteristics database provides basic aircraft characteristics for common aircraft needed to perform airport design functions. The flight design ctsw is a high wing, tricycle undercarriage microlight aircraft. Ctsw flight design aircraft operating instructions page. Aerospace engineering 245, aircraft and space flight performance, that treats steady aircraft.
Getting to grips with aircraft performance skybrary. Until an online database is complete, aircraft characteristics data is available from the file below and from appendix 1 of ac 1505300a, airport design. The f2 brings a fresh look at highwing light aircraft design with class leading safety. Flight design ctls light sport airplane, download pdf 52kb download doc 76kb, 20100222. General this document provides additional information amending the aircraft operation instructions aoi of the ctlslsa. The family includes the original ct and the ct2k, ctsw, ctls and the new mc models. Ram aviation flight design ctls ram aviation flight design ctls loss of primary flight instruments throttle.
Even the smallest adjustments to the controls or the omission of a small piece of fairing can adversely affect aircraft performance. The f2 is the newest aircraft from flight design general aviation. Lithium batteries for experimental aircraft earthx lithium. Currently the ctsw from flight design usa has over 20 per cent of. The aircraft are aerodynamically very clean and pilots being transitioned to the ct need to be trained to manage their airspeed carefully. One we think will define light aircraft safety, performance and comfort in a cs23 certified aircraft and as an slsa. They represent a new generation of batteries that are significantly different from leadacid batteries. N6029v aircraft performance sheet weight armcg moment basic empty weight 856.
Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or any other aircraft operations. Lithium batteries are being used in increasing numbers in experimental aircraft because of their dramatically lighter weight, improved starting performance, and longer lives. The carbon fiber and kevlar composite airframe allows for a very strong, light and aerodynamically clean design. The pilot flying positioned the aircraft for a forced landing in a stubble field. Ive been the only owner of the plane since bought and has only been used for recreational purposes. No need to wait for office hours or assignments to be graded to find out where you took a wrong turn. Conventional two seat, highwing aircraft with three axis controls. Great stol performance, and a reasonable cruise, which, strangely, utilises a negative flap setting personally, i found it quite twitchy and difficult to land in a crosswind, but that might just have been me mate seems to manage it ok. Fantastic machine, with amazing endurance if youre prepared to overlook mauw.
Aircraft performance sheet weight armcg moment basic empty weight 856. Ctsw distributor flight design usa 91 route 169 p0 box 325 s. Ram aviation flight design ctls ram aviation flight design ctls. Read this operators manual before flying so you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your ctsw or ctsl controls, its features, capabilities and limitations. Flight design ctlsa flight training supplement ctsw serial. The unique fuselage design of the ct minimizes drag and maximizes interior room for you and your luggage. Robert goyer flies one of the first generation of light sport aircraft and finds a lot more performance and utility than you might expect. Aircraft performance and design john anderson download. Both ct2k and ctsw are also available as vla versions. The family includes the original ct and the ct2k, ctsw, ctls and the mc models. The flight design ct is a performance leader in light sport aircraft due to its remarkable design and hightech construction. Flight design general aviation is a german aircraft manufacturer of highwing, lsa and ultralight airplanes.
Thats why the loss of ontrol work group suggests improvement in pilots understanding and calculation. The family includes the original ct and the ct2k, ctsw, ctls and the mc. Calculating ctsw takeoff and landing performance the andyzone. I found that on the flight design website under the ctsw. The ctsw is a highwing aircraft equipped with integral wing tanks, with the fuel stored in the volume ahead of the main spar. Currently the ctsw from flight design usa has over 20 per cent of the market share for light sport aircraft sales in the u. Flight design ctsw lsa aircraft operating instructions. The flight design ct series is a family of highwing, tricycle undercarriage, two seat, ultralight and lightsport aircraft produced by flight design flightdesign vertrieb of germany. The airplane flight manual afm is associated to the. As with all singleengine aircraft, the flight route should always be chosen to ensure emergency landing in case of engine failure. The f2 brings a fresh look at highwing light aircraft design with class leading safety features and an innovative garmin avionic suite. The ctls is the newest easa typecertified evolutionary model of the flight design ct line of aircraft.
Data provided in this document is preliminary and based upon a limited number of test flights. The ctsw is conventional aircraft that have conventional characteristics and procedures. Aircraft performance federal aviation administration. The ctlslsa may be operated under visual meteorological conditions. Avionics dynon efisd100, dynon emsd120, radio garmin sl40,transponder garmin gtx 327, garmin gpsmap 496. Flight design ctsw aircraft history, specification. Performance data is based on an aircraft in good condition and correct settings.
This aircraft had 5 kmh increased maximum levelflight speed while having slightly reduced climb speed. Flight design ctsw n459ct poh summary revised 10022010 1. This manual is for guidance when operating a ctsw aircraft and is not intended to. Find specs, range, speed, capacity and more information for the flight design ctsw here we use cookies to help you get the best experience when using our website. Flight design ctlsa flight training supplement ctsw. Ctsw aircraft with short trim tab for example all aircraft delivered to uk are identical to the newly tested ct supralight. Welcome to orange county flight center kevin morisette, cfii. The ct was the second lightsport aircraft to be approved under the lsa program. The purpose of this paper is to help the instructor pilot to understand the performance information contained in the aircraft flight manual afm and how it relates to the real world. Ctsw lightsport aircraft, experimental lightsport, amateur built aircraft.
It is a 2007 model it currently has 270hours on it. Document no af 0430 0006 performance ctls lsa supplement to. Therefore, ctsw with short trimtab is not affected. Aircraft must be able to operate safely throughout their flight regime in such a way that a safe outcome will result from specified malfunctions e. The flight design ct is a family of highwing, tricycle undercarriage, two seat ultralight and lightsport aircraft produced by flight design flightdesign vertrieb of germany.
The rapid acceleration to takeoff and the angle of climb is different from conventional aircraft. Aircraft performance all aircraft are designed to ensure optimal performance during flight, with key flight characteristics interacting and changing depending on the aircrafts weight. Flight design ctsw specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. Designed to meet the needs of the european and domestic sport aircraft markets, it can incorporate various light weight contemporary engines of 80 to hp engine package weight of less than 200 lbs. Aircraft information the flight design ctsw is a high wing, tricycle undercarriage microlight aircraft. The content and format is defined by astm standard f2245 and supplemented as deemed. The pilot was uninjured and able to vacate the aircraft unaided via the left door. Main aircraft performance and design due to the technical work on the site downloading books as well as file conversion and sending books to emailkindle may be unstable from may, 27 to may, 28 also, for users who have an active donation now, we will extend the donation period. Aircraft flight manualpilots operating handbook afm. Ctsw, flight design ctsw lightsport aircraft at the 2007 aopa. The cantilevered wings incorporate integral fuel tanks, pushrod actuated ailerons, and slotted type.
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