The annual Sport Aviation Expo, focusing on the Light Sport Aircraft world, is coming up soon — Jan. 17 to 20 in Sebring, Fla. — and exhibitors are starting to crow about the new products they’ll have on display. The fastest-selling LSA, the Flight Design CT, will be there in a new model that the company says has a larger cabin and improved handling qualities. The aerodynamics of the CTLS were completely reworked using full-size wind tunnel tests, so that “[even] less experienced pilots can fly it easily,” said Matthias Betsch, CEO of Flight Design. The CTLS also has new landing gear with improved dampening to reduce rebound after touchdown. The Expo will offer visitors a chance to learn about and examine up close a variety of light sport aircraft, from trikes and powered parachutes to the latest fixed-wing models. Free forums provided by EAA cover topics such as how to earn the sport pilot certificate, how to get insurance, and how to choose the right sport aircraft.
General admission is $10 per day, with discounts for children, EAA members, and multi-day passes. Visitors who fly in can camp under the wing for $5 a day.
