2011년 10월에 미국 라스베가스에서 미국내 CT 오너들이 참여하는 Flyin 행사가 있었습니다. 독일 Flight Design에서 제작한 약 35대의 CT 오너들이 참여했다고 하네요... 제가 10년간 판매한 비행기가 약 60여대인데.. 언젠가 제 비행장을 하나 만들고 나서 Flyin 행사를 매년 개최해 봐야 겠군요..
CTLS – CTsw – CT2K Enthusiasts Gathered in Page, Arizona
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / October 27, 2011 – A flock of Flight Design CT
series Light-Sport Aircraft flew in from all over the southwestern U.S.
to attend the Fifth Annual National CT Fly-in in Page Arizona. The event
took place over October 14-16, 2011.
Possessing the largest fleet in the Light-Sport Aircraft sector by a
wide margin (nearly double the #2 seller), Flight Design is the most
likely company to hold annual single-brand gatherings. Few other LSA
producers have enough aircraft in a region to make such an event viable.
“Approximately 35 CTs attended the Fly-In,” observed John Doman,
Director of Business Development and Global Sales & Marketing for
Flight Design GmbH. Along with about 60 persons overall, John attended
the Fly-in on behalf of manufacturer Flight Design GmbH of Germany. Most
of the attendees were of retirement age, a common attribute among those
buying and operating Light-Sport Aircraft, noted Doman. A few attendees
were in the 25-40 age group. The majority of buyers purchased their CT
for the ability to fly without an FAA Medical.
Led by well known aviation writer, Dave Calderwood, LOOP-TV sent a
team of five to conduct media coverage of the event, which will appear
later. “The LOOP team impressed me by their level of professionalism and
abilities in photographic media,” said Doman. As part of the taping,
Calderwood conducted a flight review using Larry Jeft’s nearly new Dynon
SkyView-equipped CTLS.
Those attending discovered spectacular scenery in beautiful weather.
Several fly-outs occurred taking pilots and passengers to scenic
location nearby to Page; all were within an hour or less flight
including: Lake Powell; Monument Valley; Grand Canyon; Bryce Canyon; and
Devil’s Backbone. Located in the high desert, Page, Arizona has a field
elevation of 4,500 feet MSL.
John Doman had a chance to visit with many owners, carefully noting
their comments and suggestions. The German producer prides itself on
listening to customer comments and making improvements to suit the
interest of their pilots.
The organizer and central person of the Fly-In is Roger Lee, who also
heads up the popular www.ctflier.com website, with ample and able
assistance from Tim Greer. “Roger did a fine job of keeping things
running smoothly and on track,” stated Doman. “Roger presents a very
positive and enthusiastic view of Flight Design to the attendees.”
Dates have already been established for the 6th Annual CT Fly-in.
Next year’s event will take place in Page, Arizona over October 18-21,
2012.