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Sonex Gives Update on Phoenix Kit Development

High-wing model is undergoing small adjustments aimed at strengthening the airframe and improving the builder experience.

Sonex Phoenix test aircraft [Credit: Sonex Aircraft]

The Sonex builder community and a broader group of pilots and aircraft enthusiasts have long anticipated the arrival of complete kits for the Sonex Phoenix, which was known simply as the Highwing until recently.

Kit manufacturer Sonex Aviation released an update describing some of the details its designers and engineers are working on, including modifications to strengthen the airframe and small detail adjustments in how the aircraft is finished.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is a private pilot and lifelong aviation enthusiast who has been a reporter, writer and columnist for 35 years. His career includes stints with the Wall Street Journal, Flying Magazine and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He recently returned to Firecrown to lead Aviation Consumer.