South Woodstock, Connecticut / July 25, 2012 — The Big Three of American states for aviation are California, Texas, and Florida, therefore it is vital for a successful organization to have good representation in all three. Flight Design USA announced at AirVenture 2012 that it had acquired two dealers strategically located in the north and south of Florida.
“After sifting through several dealership inquiries we selected two highly qualified representatives: Americana Aviation and Sport Aviation Florida,” observed John Gilmore, National Sales Manager for Flight Design USA. “Each dealership is led by a very experienced man who is dedicated to providing a great experience for their customers.”
AMERICANA AVIATION
“Flight Design’s CTLS is an airplane that has it all: visibility, fuel range, fuel economy, baggage space, BRS parachute, glass panel with weather sources. It is also a blast to fly,” remarked Chris Beniages of Americana Aviation. “I believe Flight Design has become the industry leader in the LSA market because the company produces a superior product and supports it professionally.” Americana Aviation will assist Flight Design USA serve customers from South America who frequently visit the greater Miami area when searching for aviation products. Contact the new south Florida dealer at [email protected] or 305-338-7979.
SPORT AVIATION FLORIDA
“Flight Design is one of the most respected LSA on the market,” said Brian Boucher, a dealer operating at the Spruce Creek Fly-in near Daytona Beach, Florida. For those unaware, Spruce Creek (7FL6) is the world’s largest private airport with more than 650 airplanes locally based. “I have no doubt that LSA is here to stay and we need to continue to build a safe and efficient environment for Light-Sport Aircraft, especially regarding transition training,” added Boucher, a 15,000-hour airline pilot who recognizes the need for such instruction as demanded by insurance companies. Sport Aviation Florida is constructing their website at http://www.sportaviationflorida.com; until it is complete call 716-860-7474.
“We are very pleased to have engaged two quality dealers to offer sales and service for Flight Design products in the important market of Florida” said Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny.
FACTS ABOUT FLIGHT DESIGN GmbH
Flight Design is a 24-year-old manufacturer based in Germany. The company remains the worldwide Light-Sport Aircraft market leader thanks to its popular CT series of aircraft. More than 1,800 of these aircraft are flying in 39 countries. One of the first aircraft certified under ASTM International standards in 2005, the CT (“composite technology”) remains the top-selling LSA in America through seven consecutive years. Flight Design’s new XP Warranty adds significant value for owners and pairs with the best service center network in the LSA industry. Flight Design sold the first LSA to India and was the first LSA to earn Chinese Type Design Approval. Three times a CT has been flown around the world. In 2011, the German company unveiled its C4 four seat aircraft based on the CT technology.
