Flight Design general aviation is proud to announce that as of December 8th the F2 is now an EASA CS-23 certified aircraft. The F2-CS23 is a modern 2-seat aircraft featuring many completely new design concepts. With high performance, unmatched efficiency and comfort, the F2 CS23 brings a familiar automotive feel and simplified operation to private owners and flight schools.

"We couldn't be happier to see this important step for the F2 program which ultimately will lead to the F4 four-seat version and the all-electric F2e.", said Matthias Betsch, Head of the Flight Design, Design Organisation, creator of the F Series and many of its advanced concepts.

The F2-CS23 is the next step in Flight Design's 'Vision Zero' concept which incorporates all commercially available safety features appropriate for this type of aircraft. These features include A passive stall and spin resistant airframe design, airframe emergency parachute system, AMSAFE airbags and inertial reel harnesses, Garmin ESP (electronic stability and envelope protection), a strong occupant-protective enclosure for the pilot and passengers, automatic fuel management, simplified controls such as a combined throttle and brake lever and a more modern, car-like atmosphere and operation.

"We are very pleased to see the F2 EASA CS-23 certified, said Flight Design general aviation CEO Daniel Guenther, this is an important milestone for our business and a tribute to the hard work by the F2 design team and our different businesses within Flight Design general aviation."

The F2-CS23 comes with an impressive list of standard features such as an all Garmin G3X avionics suite, 2 axis autopilot, Rotax 912iS fuel-injected 100HP engine with a DUC certified propeller, Beringer wheels and brakes, perforated leather seats, heat exchanger heating system and Whelen lighting.

"The EASA CS-23 category is an internationally recognised certification standard which will allow the new F2-CS23 to be easily accepted in all markets worldwide." said Dieter Koehler, Head of Design for F2 and F4 projects. "The international design team of the F2-CS23 brought a tremendous amount of talent into this program and the EASA Type Certificate is well deserved."

FLIGHT DESIGN sees the F2-CS23 as an excellent choice for flight schools with its wide and easy-to-enter cockpit, fuel efficiency, unique safety features and state-of-the-art avionics suite. All new Flight Design aircraft come with carbon compensation up to TBO under Flight Design's Pro-Climate plan.

The F2-CS23 follows the F2-LSA which began deliveries earlier this year.