Just Aircraft Highlander

BigxMike 🇺🇸

11 Jun 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

A brightly colored Just Aircraft Highlander taildragger on static display, showcasing its rugged bush-flying pedigree.

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Aircraft

Highlander JUST HIGHLANDER

Yellow and blue with red accent, Just Aircraft logo

N93WS

Registration

Manufacturer

Just Aircraft

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird

Badge earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Nice profile of the colorful kitplane! Image is a bit hazy, likely from glare, and the tiedown slightly obscures the wing.

Location

William T. Piper Memorial Airport

LHV/KLHV

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Popular kitplane for STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) enthusiasts, notable for its off-airport capabilities.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare—several hundred Highlanders built, but fewer than 1,000 flying worldwide.

Record Flights

Common at STOL competitions and bush flying events, known for exceptionally short takeoff and landing distances.

Safety & Events

No major commercial incidents; frequently used in recreational and bush flying.

Future Outlook

Still in production and active with kit builders and bush pilots.

Specifications

Varies, commonly Rotax 912/914 or ULPower series

Engine

9.75 m

Wingspan

6.25 m

Length

724 km

Range

145 km/h

Speed

2 passengers (pilot 1 passenger)

Capacity

599 kg

MTOW

1.95 m

Height

Approximately 100-115 hp (75-86 kW) depending on engine

Thrust

Typically under ICAO Chapter 10 for light aircraft (no specific decibel published)

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