2011 Flight Design Design Ctls
Light Sport
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Flight Design CTLS Engine Rotax 912ULS, 1200 hours Tundra tires Propeller Kaspar KA-1/3-PA, constant speed, replaced in 2021 at 1050 hours Magnum 501 rescue system inspected in 2021. Next inspection in 2027. Garmin SL30 NAV/COM installed but not in operation due to new 8.33 kHz radio.
Interior
9/10 Two-tone beige with leather seats and carpets
Exterior
White 9/10, always hangared, good condition
Modifications / STCs
• Tundra tires, replaced in 2023
• Backup Pitot Tube
• Constant speed propeller
• Magnum 501 rescue system
• AmSafe belts
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alex T
planecheck.com
|
$92,309 *
€ 80,500
|
Romania | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Flight Design Design Ctls
This 2011 Flight Design Design Ctls (YR-5550) is a 2-seat light sport with 1,200 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $92,309.
The Design Ctls cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 721 nm (1,335 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $31/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Flight Design Design Ctls — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (YR-5550) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Romania
RO
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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