A Belgian company called Sonaca Aircraft is making progress on a two-seat, single-engine airplane named Sonaca 200. The airplane is designed for the training market, and recent modifications to the design include structural reinforcements to allow the airplane to withstand the rigors of regular flight training. With the beefed-up landing gear, the airplane also will be able to safely fly in to unpaved airports.
Two-Seat Sonaca 200 Unveiled
Key Takeaways:
- The Sonaca 200 is a new two-seat, single-engine, all-metal aircraft from Belgian company Sonaca Aircraft, specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of the flight training market.
- Its design incorporates structural reinforcements, beefed-up landing gear for unpaved strips, and features like large control surfaces to handle crosswinds up to 20 knots, powered by a 115 hp turbocharged Rotax engine.
- Currently undergoing ground and aeronautical testing, with a second test plane's first flight anticipated in April, Sonaca Aircraft plans to offer the 200 as a complete aircraft, initially for EASA certification with future FAA approval and U.S. assembly.
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