Flight Design CTLS Aircraft
The Flight Design CTLS is a refined, composite high-wing two-seat light-sport aircraft — roomy, efficient and quick, with Rotax power, a modern glass cockpit and (typically) a ballistic parachute system. One of the best-selling LSAs, it pairs comfortable cross-country touring with excellent economy, making it a benchmark in the class.
11 used Flight Design CTLS aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$95,000 ($65,000–$150,000) · updated yesterday
Flight Design CTLS Specifications
Model specThe Flight Design CTLS is a 2-seat light sport with a cruise speed of 115 kt (213 km/h), a range of 721 nm (1,335 km), and a useful load of 550 lbs (249 kg).
Flight Design CTLS for Sale
Browse all listings →Flight Design CTLS asking prices range from $46,000 to $159,500, with a median of $101,941 (market reference $95,000).
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Flight Design CTLS Price & Cost
How much does a Flight Design CTLS cost? Used CTLS prices: $46K – $159K, average $100K (median $101K); market reference $95K, across 9 priced of 11 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Flight Design CTLS
Buying a Flight Design CTLS comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Flight Design CTLS
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Flight Design CTLS Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Flight Design CTLS by Price
| Under $100k | 4 |
| Under $200k | 9 |
| Under $300k | 9 |
| Under $500k | 9 |
Flight Design CTLS Safety Record
Across all CTLS variants, 12 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2012–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
12
Total Events
6
Incidents
2
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2021 | Greenville, SC | Minor | A total loss of engine power resulting from the in-flight disconnection of oil hoses from the oil thermostat. |
| Jun 08, 2020 | Beecher, IL | Fatal (1) | The pilot’s decision to continue takeoff after a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to con… |
| Mar 04, 2020 | Encino, NM | Minor | A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from a leak in the fuel system. |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Monument Valley, UT | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwin… |
| May 07, 2019 | Boulder City, NV | Serious | The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an… |
NTSB records 2012–2021. Includes all Flight Design CTLS variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.