Flight Design CTLS vs Tecnam P2008
The Flight Design CTLS and Tecnam P2008 are leading high-wing LSAs — the CTLS composite with a ballistic parachute, the P2008 a comfortable metal/composite trainer-tourer.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 15
- Median asking
- $103,479
- Range
- $56,000–$153,387
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2006–2023
No active listings right now.
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Flight Design CTLS | Tecnam P2008 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 12 | 7 |
| Serious | 2 | 1 |
| Fatal | 1 | 2 |
| Fatalities | 1 | 2 |
| % Fatal | 8% | 29% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Flight Design Ctls | Tecnam P2008 |
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| Price Range | $56,000 – $153,387 | — |
| Category | Light Sport | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 115 kts (213 km/h) | 116 kts (215 km/h) |
| Range | 721 nm (1,335 km) | 690 nm (1,278 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,320 lbs (599 kg) | 1,323 lbs (600 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Flight Design CTLS or Tecnam P2008?
Bottom line: Choose the CTLS for composite cross-country comfort, a parachute and range; choose the P2008 for Tecnam build quality and support. CTLS = composite/parachute/range; P2008 = quality/support.
Pick the CTLS if…
- Longer range — 721 nm vs 690 nm.
Pick the P2008 if…
- Faster cruise — 116 kts vs 115 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.