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:
- Sonaca Aircraft, a Belgian company, is developing the Sonaca 200, a two-seat, single-engine, all-metal airplane specifically designed for the flight training market.
- The Sonaca 200 features structural reinforcements and beefed-up landing gear to withstand training rigors and operate on unpaved airfields, powered by a 115 hp turbocharged Rotax 914 engine, and is equipped for night VFR.
- The first test airplane is undergoing aeronautical testing, with a second prototype expected to begin flight testing in April, as the company targets EASA CS-VLA certification and future FAA approval for U.S. market assembly.
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