Flight Design CTLS vs Remos GX
The Remos GX and Flight Design CTLS are premium German composite LSAs — both high-wing carbon two-seaters with strong reputations; the Remos with folding wings for storage, the CTLS with a ballistic parachute and long range.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 15
- Median asking
- $103,479
- Range
- $56,000–$153,387
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2006–2023
- For sale now
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2009–2023
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Flight Design CTLS | Remos GX |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 12 | 2 |
| Serious | 2 | 0 |
| Fatal | 1 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 1 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 8% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Flight Design Ctls | Remos Gx |
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| Price Range | $56,000 – $153,387 | $92,595 – $187,927 |
| Category | Light Sport | Light Sport |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 115 kts (213 km/h) | — |
| Range | 721 nm (1,335 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,320 lbs (599 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Flight Design CTLS or Remos GX?
Bottom line: Choose the Flight Design CTLS for its ballistic parachute, cross-country range and large fleet. Choose the Remos GX for folding-wing storage convenience and Remos build quality — pick by parachute vs folding-wings priority and cabin/handling preference.
Pick the CTLS if…
- Budget matters — from $56,000 vs $92,595, you save ~$36,595.
Pick the GX if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.