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. This page serves as a Directory of Builder Organizations as well as a Calendar of Builders' Events.
Builder Organizations Directory | Builders' Events Calendar
SonexPilots.org Discussion Forum
SonexPilots.org is an independently owned and administered discussion forum for Sonex builders, and has become the primary online gathering place for builders and owners of the type. Note that content is not moderated by Sonex, LLC and like all online forums, some content may not be accurate. It's always best to Contact Sonex as the authoritative source of information.
Builder Organizations Directory
If you are establishing a new Sonex Builder Organization, or would like to change information in your organization's listing below, please Contact Sonex Aircraft!
Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation
The Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation is a national type club for builders and pilots of Sonex Aircraft designs founded to promote safety and education in building and operating Sonex aircraft.
Events:
The Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation typically participate in the Great Lakes Sonex Fly-In held in June. Additionally, their Annual Membership Meeting is held each year during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
SonexAus (Australia)
SonexAus supports the owners and builders of the Sonex family of homebuilt aircraft. It aims to promote the building of Sonex aircraft as a recreational and educational pursuit and to advocate for the interests of Sonex owners and builders. SonexAus provides a wide range of practical assistance, information and social activities and flyins for the benefit of members and friends. SonexAus will maintain appropriate and effective working relationships and affiliations with SAAA, RAAus, AOPA and other relevant organisations and, if required, represents the interests of Sonex owners and builders with relevant government regulators.
Events:
SonexAus hosts an annual fly-in at Yarrawonga as their flagship event. SonexAus also is an exhibitor, and holds their annual meeting at the Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) National Convention (Natfly). Additional SonexAus events and fly-ins are organized throughout the year.
SonexEuro (Europe)
SonexEuro was founded in 2012 by UK builder Steve Moody to build the Sonex community across all of Europe.
Builder Organizations Directory | Builders' Events Calendar
Builders' Events Calendar
The following events are being held by Sonex Aircraft builders and are a great way to network and see other builders' projects. Contact Sonex Aircraft to submit your event to this calendar. Feel free to submit pictures of previous events of the same type to be included on this page.
Please note that Sonex, LLC will generally not be attending these events. To see factory aircraft and displays, view the Sonex, LLC Company Events Calendar. Also note that Sonex, LLC has no ownership or affiliation with any associations or type clubs advertising events on this page.
July 23, 2025: Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation AirVenture BBQ
Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) Oshkosh, WI
Hi everyone. Wayne and Kathy Daniels have graciously agreed to put up with us this year during AirVenture Oshkosh for our annual Sonex builders/pilots BBQ at his “7th Heaven” home on the east side of Wittman Field.
Join your Sonex family for a BBQ starting about 6 pm on Wednesday July 23rd, 2025. You need to sign up so we can plan for attendance. Cost is up to you – typically about $15 a head please.
Please note: This is an all-volunteer, self run event with absolutely no drinking and driving. Please volunteers to help setup, drive, cleanup, or collect donations. Without your help, there is no BBQ!
All attendees must sign-up via the link below.
Here is the link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E…
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Oshkosh!
Contact: Robbie Culver
Email: robbie@sonexfoundation.org
October 4, 2025: First Annual Massachusetts Sonex Gathering
Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) Plymouth, MA
Contact: Steve Donahue
Email: weeb1472@yahoo.com
