If you gauge an aircraft manufacturer’s success by fleet size, I’d say that Flight Design has done pretty well, with over 2000 CT LSA models flying worldwide. And soon the German-based company will add to those numbers with its new F2.
Even in an uncertain market, at first blush the F2 caters to a variety of buyers. Since it has nontraditional LSA flying characteristics (that’s a good thing), it will likely appeal to pilots stepping down from heavier singles—Bonanzas, Centurions and even Cirrus models, to name a few. And satisfied Flight Design owners who appreciate good ergonomics, styling and field support from their airplanes might jump at the chance to put a new F2 in the hangar.