Aircraft Type: CTSW
FLIGHT DESIGN
Aircraft Operating Instructions
Page: 2-1
AU 010 01000
Rev. No: 7
Original Issue Date: 28-Feb-2005
Revision Date: 29-Apr-2008
Note: In accordance FAR 21.190 Flight Design has established Aircraft Operating Instructions for the
CTSW. The content and format is defined by ASTM standard F2245 and supplemented as deemed
necessary by the manufacturer.
2 General Information
Read this before your first flight!
Each pilot must be familiar with the contents of the Aircraft Operating Instructions
Manual and abide by all placards, limitations and checklists. Additionally, all Service
Directives must be complied with and the Maintenance and Inspections Procedures
manual must be used for all maintenance. For maintenance of the Rotax® engine, the
BRS emergency parachute system and other installed equipment refer to the original
manufacturers’ manuals.
Flight Design CTSWs are delivered worldwide, and comply with a variety of Light Sport
airworthiness standards. All configurations are equipped with non-certified engines that
meet ASTM standard F2339. Unless otherwise specified, the information given is
common to all configurations. Where different, the information is given in the
appropriate appendices and supplements.
The Flight Design CTSWs delivered in the U.S.A. are built to conform to the U.S. Light
Sport Pilot rules and are intended for Day/VFR use.
This manual is for guidance when operating a CTSW aircraft and is not intended to
substitute for any required training received from an appropriately rated flight instructor.
Manufacturer
Flight Design GmbH
Sielminger Str. 65
D – 70771 L.-Echterdingen
Basic description
The CTSW is a conventional two seat high-wing aircraft with three-axis controls.
The wings are fully cantilevered, incorporate integral fuel tanks, pushrod actuated
ailerons and slotted type flaps that extend downwards for slow speed flight, and reflex
upwards for cruise flight.
The aircraft is equipped with an all-moving stabilator with a trim tab and tricycle landing
gear with a steerable nose-wheel.
The primary structures are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.
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