Press Release: Sonex Announces New High Wing Models
Sonex Aircraft is proud to present its newest kit aircraft design: the Sonex Aircraft High Wings. Designed for expanded utility, ease of pilot access and to appeal to the high wing enthusiast, the Sonex High Wing offers the legendary Sonex performance and handling in a new configuration. While many kit manufacturers today offer high wing… Read More
Call to Action: Secure the Future of Experimental Flight Training
Attention Sonex builders, pilots and enthusiasts: A court ruling earlier this year has severly damaged the ability of experimental aircraft owners and pilots to obtain transition and recurrency training in their aircraft. While the FAA has used letters of deviation authority (LODAs) and exemptions to temporarily address the issue, a long-term fix is years away… Read More
SubSonex Wins a Lindy (Again)!
Congratulations to Brock Aldrich, builder of SubSonex s/n JSX0024 for earning a Bronze Lindy Award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021! Brock’s aircraft first flew on October 9, 2020 and in addition to flying the little jet, Brock has been focusing on the aesthetic touches, culminating in a fresh and stunning paint job completed just prior… Read More
Sonex Aircraft to be EAA One Week Wonder in 2022!
Every EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show is itself a “One Week Wonder,” and the One Week Wonder aircraft project is set to return in 2022 as a Waiex-B Complete Airframe Kit! The Fun Meter on the shirt of EAA’s Charlie Becker was pegged as he officially announced Sonex Aircraft’s selection for the 2022 project. The planning… Read More
A Triumphant Return of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Sonex to be One Week Wonder in 2022!
Sonex Aircraft joined with the rest of the aviation community last week in celebrating the triumphant return of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and what a great year it was! We kicked-off the celebration a day early with our Sonex Aircraft Open House and Homecoming Fly-In. Several customer aircraft were in-attendance along with a healthy crowd of… Read More
AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is Here!
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is here! The aircraft arrivals have begun here in Oshkosh, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back after the long wait! Check-out our Factory Open House and stop by and see us in the Homebuilt Display area Booth 602! Don’t Miss the Sonex Open House & Homecoming Fly-In! Our 17th… Read More
Now EVERYONE Can Fly a SubSonex: MS Flight Sim Available!
Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce that the SubSonex JSX-2 is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Developed in cooperation with Sonex Aircraft, the simulator can be downloaded on simMarket, and offers remarkable fidelity with the handling qualities and the actual experience of flying a SubSonex. The experience is even better with VR goggles,… Read More
Without You, Oshkosh is Not AirVenture
As the Sonex staff, along with much of the rest of Oshkosh and volunteers from far and wide prepare for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to begin next week, it’s hard to not find ourselves reflecting upon just how strange the last year has been. Strange for so many reasons, but for us here in Oshkosh and… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: SBPF BBQ at 7th Heaven is Back!
With the Return of AirVenture in 2021 also comes the return of the Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation BBQ at 7th Heaven on Wittman Field during the Wednesday Night Airshow! The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation has scheduled its annual AirVenture BBQ for Wednesday, July 28th! The party will be an informal BYOB burgers and brats affair… Read More
Electric Xenos Featured in Kitplanes Magazine; Installation Mounts Coming Soon from Sonex!
A Xenos Motorglider adorns the August 2021 cover of Kitplanes Magazine, but not just any Xenos Motorglider! “Electrified,” the 12-page feature article written by Kitplanes editor at-large Paul Dye features the electric-powered Xenos built and flown by Gabriel DeVault in Watsonville, CA. Read the Article Now! Gabe’s “Zaero” powered Xenos installation, consisting of a Zero… Read More
