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Flight Design features hand controls

By Janice Wood · August 20, 2009 ·

Flight Design now offers hands-only control of its CT, plus an underside cargo pod that can hold a wheelchair, folding bicycle or other items too large to store in the LSA’s main baggage area.

FlightDesignThe modified control stick has two grips: The right is equipped with a push-to-talk button and a switch for throttle control; while the left is moved forward for right rudder control and rearward for left rudder.

The cargo pod can hold up to 66 lbs., Flight Design officials note.

For more information: FlightDesign.com.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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