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First flight: Sonex Highwing

By General Aviation News Staff · July 9, 2025 ·

Officials at Sonex Aircraft report the first flight of the Sonex Highwing on June 30, 2025.

“The flight was kept brief due to a passenger-side door latch issue, however, all engine temperatures were in the green and the aircraft handled as expected with only slight rigging adjustments needed,” company officials said.

“Weight & balance for the prototype is on target with the aircraft currently at 816 pounds empty,” officials continued. “More flights will take place soon (with wheel pants and gear leg fairings installed) and we will be collecting and reporting performance numbers in the coming weeks.”

The highwing design was introduced in 2021.

For more information: SonexAircraft.com

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