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Our Training aircraft- The Flight Design CTSW

The Flight Design CTSW offers several advantages for flight training, including:

• High Performance and Efficiency: With a cruise speed of over 112 knots and a range of up to 1,070 nautical miles, it provides a fast and efficient platform for training cross-country flights, allowing students to cover more ground in less time.
• Spacious and Comfortable Cockpit: The CTSW features a wide 49.5-inch cockpit with ample headroom, legroom, and storage, making it comfortable for both students and instructors during extended training sessions.
• Advanced Safety Features: Equipped with a Ballistic Recovery System (BRS) parachute, it enhances safety, offering a critical backup in emergencies, which is particularly valuable for student pilots.
• Responsive Handling: Its design provides snappy control responses and good roll rate, making it an engaging aircraft to learn on, though it requires practice to master coordination, especially with rudder use.
• Electric Flaps and Modern Avionics: The inclusion of electric flaps and options for advanced avionics like Dynon EFIS systems allows students to gain experience with contemporary flight technologies.
• Short Field Performance: The CTSW’s ability to take off and land on shorter runways, supported by its high-lift wing and sturdy undercarriage, is ideal for training at smaller airfields.
• Proven Training Platform: Widely used by flight schools, such as those in the Flight Design USA network, it has a well-established reputation and comprehensive training supplements tailored for student pilots.
• Lower Training Cost. The Flight Design CTSW also offers a compelling cost-benefit profile for flight training. With its fuel-efficient Rotax 912S engine, which consumes approximately 3-5 gallons per hour, it significantly reduces operational costs compared to traditional training aircraft, allowing schools and students to save on fuel expenses over time. Additionally, its low maintenance requirements and durable composite construction contribute to lower upkeep costs.  The inclusion of the BRS parachute, though an initial cost, enhances safety and can reduce insurance premiums, further offsetting expenses. This combination of efficiency, durability, and safety features makes the CTSW a cost-effective choice for flight schools and students seeking quality training without excessive financial strain.

These attributes make the CTSW a versatile and effective choice for flight training, balancing performance with safety and modern features.