CTLS Lite Float Plane
The Flight Design Team has completed over 150 hours of flight testing in preparation for the final approval.
The certification process involved no changes to the basic CTLS airframe. A gear position indicator and the water rudder handle along with a split brake handle were added to allow for castoring steering on the ground.
Clamar’s 1400 float series allows the CTLS to takeoff with a water run of only 15-20 seconds at full gross weight. The CTLS Floatplane cruises at 100 knots where the wheeled model achieves 115 knots. Airtime Aviation, Flight Design Distributor, is continuing development and also offers a straight float (non-amphibious) version. Useful load for the CTLS Lite with the amphibious floats is 500 pounds.
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Key Features
Features
| 1 | Garmin GTX 327 Mode C Transponder |
| 2 | Optional Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder |
| 3 | Standby Altimeter |
| 4 | Standby Airspeed Indicator |
| 5 | Optional FD Pilot 2-axis Autopilot |
| 6 | Dynon D100 Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) |
| 7 | Garmin AERA 510 GPS with XM Weather |
| 8 | UMA Engine Information Display |
| 9 | Hobbs Hour Meter |
| 10 | Garmin SL40 Com Radio |
| 11 | PS Engineering PM 3000 Intercom |
| 12 | 406 MHz ELT |
Key Features
• Rotax 912 ULS Engine, 100 hp
• Fast, Comfortable, Fun
• Well-equipped in standard configuration with Dynon D100 EFIS, Garmin Com & Transponder, Garmin AERA 510 GPS w/XM Weather, 406 MHz ELT
• Airframe Parachute Recovery System (APRS) installed
• Strutless, cantilevered wing ideal for float operation
• CLAMAR 1400 Amphibious Floats
• 1430 lbs (650 kg) Max Takeoff Weight – Tested to ASTM Requirements
General Features
Engine
Rotax 912 ULS 100 hp engine, 2,000 hr TBO
Operates on auto fuel or 100LL avgas
Three-blade ground adjustable composite propeller
34 Gal fuel capacity – contained in two wing tanks
Easy-to-manage On/Off fuel selector
Interior
Large window area provides excellent visibility
Attractive and durable two-tone interior
Spacious cabin comfortable for large and tall occupants
Large gullwing doors for easy entry/exit
Adjustable seats with 4-point restraint harnesses
“Safety Cell” Kevlar cockpit design
Systems
Dual control sticks, conventional 3-axis flight control
Three axis trim system
Electric, pre-select flaps
Airframe Parachute Recovery System
Floats
CLAMAR 1400 amphibious floats – 1430 lbs displacement
each float
Composite construction – strong, lightweight, leak proof,
corrosion free
All electric landing gear actuation with spring shock absorption
Four baggage compartments integrated into floats
| Performance at MTOW 1430 lbs/650 kg | ||||
| Vh: maximum horizontal speed | 97 | kt | 180 | km/h |
| Vne: maximum permissible airspeed (red line) | 162 | kt | 300* | km/h |
| Take-off run (flap +15 degree) | 820 | ft | 250 | m |
| Take-off distance over 50 ft obstacle | 1476 | ft | 450 | m |
| Max. range (30 min reserve) | 515 | NM | 950 | km |
| * The never-exceed speed (VNE) limit is defined by the capabilities of the rescue system | ||||
| Weights, Dimensions and Capacities | ||||
| Typical Empty Weight, well-equipped including Airframe Parachute Recovery System (APRS) |
954 | lbs | 434 | kg |
| Max. take off weight | 1430 | lbs | 650 | kg |
| Fuel capacity | 34 | US Gal | 130 | l |
| Maximum weight per seat | 265 | lb | 120 | kg |
| Baggage (55 lbs max each side) | 110 | lbs | 50 | kg |
Flight Design USA
P.O. Box 325
South Woodstock, CT
06267, USA
flightdesignusa@rcn.com
www.flightdesignusa.com
