[2] Prior to the CT series, the firm specialised in the design and production of light aircraft, such as hang gliders and powered microlights.

While the manufacturer itself is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the company decided early on to locate the CT's production line in Ukraine.

During April 2005, the CT-SW was approved by the FAA under a light-sport aircraft (LSA) certification, enabling the type to enter the lucrative North American market.

[3] The type is capable of use within Germany's UL-ML category, albeit requiring a reduction in fuel load and the mandatory installation of a Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) parachute.

[2] It is reportedly due to these secondary roles that much of the aircraft's configuration was selected, such as its high-mounted wing, relatively large windows and detachable doors; the latter feature provides unrestricted views for downward-pointing cameras.

Further aspects of the design that improve the pilot's field of view include the aircraft's sizable overhead skylight that reduces the typical blindspot incurred by a high-mounted wing.

[2] It has an aspect ratio is akin to that of a glider, and is equipped with relatively oversized flaps to generate a high level of lift when required, as well as a pair of integral wing tanks to house all of the aircraft's fuel.

[3] The CT series features an all-composite construction, the primary material being carbon fiber mixed with Kevlar, the latter being added for strengthening.

[2] Another novel feature, which is only present on some variants such as the CT-SW model, is a relatively simplistic “wing-levelling” autopilot; use of this system enables the pilot to conduct limited hands-free/head-in cockpit tasks.