Models
Flight Design aircraft in the FAA registry
Flight Design General Aviation GmbH is a German aircraft design company and manufacturer, formerly based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Kamenz, and currently located in Eisenach. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists aircraft under the registry manufacturer name "FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH." As of 2026-10-16, the FAA registry contains 330 entries for this manufacturer. Of these, 329 are valid registrations covering four distinct models.
The fleet consists mainly of fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft. The majority of these planes were built between 2004 and 2017. Half of the registered aircraft were constructed in 2007 or earlier. The airworthiness classes include 234 light-sport aircraft and 82 experimental aircraft.
The most common model is the CTSW, with 181 registered aircraft built between 2004 and 2007. The CTLS follows with 142 registrations, produced from 2007 to 2017. Both the CTSW and CTLS are two-seat aircraft. Smaller numbers of CT2K (6 aircraft) and MC (1 aircraft) models are also on file.
Geographic distribution shows California with 29 registrations, followed by Florida and Arizona, each with 25. Each model has its own page with specifications, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number for detailed lookup.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Flight Design.