EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is upon us, and we’ve gained some valuable data in the Sonex Highwing before the show. We’re happy to report that performance and handling of the Highwing has proven to be exactly what we’ve expected, and that we are ready to accept full orders to get the parts supply flowing. Our… Read More
Since we know you all are dying to know, here are some preliminary numbers from flight test of the Sonex Highwing! After last week’s brief first flight, we took some time to make door latch and control rigging adjustments, installed the wheel pants and gear leg fairings, waited for some weather, enjoyed the 4th of… Read More
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is just a couple weeks away! Sonex is excited as-ever to exhibit at this year’s show. Stop by and see us in the Homebuilt Display area Booth 602! If you plan to pick up any parts during the show, be sure to order right away due to extended lead times. Now… Read More
Sonex is excited to announce first flight of the Sonex Highwing! The flight took place on the evening of Monday, June 30 2025, piloted by Sonex Advisory Board member Joe Norris. 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… Read More
A lot has happened since our last update on the construction of the new Sonex Highwing prototype, and on Friday, June 6th, we ran the engine for the first time! The list of tasks required to complete the aircraft is getting very short, and we’re almost ready for final inspection and first flight. We are… Read More
A tremendous grass-roots network of builders’ groups and organizations have formed since Sonex’s founding in 1998. These builders’ groups provide invaluable camaraderie and peer support, while also hosting numerous fly-in events across the country and around the globe. SonexPilots.org Sonex builders have established a new online discussion forum at SonexPilots.org Archived discussion threads from the… Read More
Congratulations to James Yrineo of Columbus, Indiana whose Tri-Gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex-B (S/N SNB0039) flew for the first time on May 24th! “First flight of Sonex-B N239SX is in the books,” writes James. “Plane flew great, was very stable. Had all the Indiana Sonex Squadron there. Everyone in that group photo has built, is… Read More
Congratulations to Tony Ferraro of Johnstown, Pennsylvania whose Standard Gear Waiex (S/N W0181) flew for the first time on April 28th! “I eventually got the nerve (and encouragement from the school instructors) to try to fly it,” Tony writes of his Corvair powered Waiex. “I’m happy to report that the flight was uneventful. The plane… Read More
If you missed our live EAA hosted webinar on December 18th, now you can watch the archive video. Support for Rotax installation in Sonex airframes is growing. In this webinar presentation, Mark Schaible of Sonex LLC and Casey Cooper of Cooper Aircraft Corporation bring you a major update since Sonex’s 2022 webinar including details and… Read More
The AeroConversions AeroVee and AeroVee Turbo engine kits are featured in the Experimental Aircraft Channel’s 2024 Engine Week video series via an in-depth interview with Sonex and AeroConversions owner & president Mark Schaible. This interview covers a wide range of current Sonex and AeroConversions topics including the popularity of AeroVee Engines in the Sonex Aircraft… Read More
Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce a new Factory Approved Transition Training program offered by Fly Eagle Sport in Glendale, Arizona. This course is designed to collaborate with Sonex LLC, Insurance Companies, and Fly Eagle Sport to provide Sonex owners and pilots an aircraft specific safety course. Transition Training has been identified by the FAA,… Read More
