Sonex Highwing Prototype Achieves First Flight - Plane & Pilot

First flight: Sonex Highwing

"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.

Sonex Highwing Prototype Achieves First Flight - Plane & Pilot

On June 30, Sonex announced that the inaugural flight for its Highwing prototype was a success. Piloted by Sonex advisory board member Joe Norris, the flight was conducted in the evening and kept short due to an issue with the passenger-side door latch. Despite that trouble, Sonex reported that all engine temperatures looked good and that the aircraft handled as expected. More test flights are expected soon, along with the accompanying data from…