Sonex Highwing Update: Tail Load Test, Tail Kit Production, Wing Tip Testing, and More!
Tail Kit Production Starting Sonex is pleased to report that a successful static load test of the Sonex Highwing horizontal tail section was conducted last week! With the completion of this milestone and positive results from our flight testing with full-span wing tips (see below), production of Tail Kit parts is ready to commence. If… Read More
Sonex Highwing Update: Watch the October Webinar Video
A video archive of our October 8, 2025 Sonex Highwing Webinar is now available to view. This webinar, hosted by EAA, gives a brief overview of the Sonex Highwing and its development, and details the progress made since AirVenture 2025. With first flight on June 30th, we had an extremely successful showing of the new… Read More
Sonex Highwing Webinar: Tune-In October 8th!
Sonex Highwing customers, fans and the Highwing curious: tune-in to our next Sonex Highwing Webinar on October 8th! This webinar, hosted by EAA, will give a brief overview of the Sonex Highwing and its development, and will detail the progress made since AirVenture 2025. With first flight on June 30th, we had an extremely successful… Read More
Sonex Highwing Update: Data, Pricing, and Videos – Orders Now Accepted!
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
Sonex Highwing Update: Preliminary Data
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
Sonex Highwing Update: First Flight!
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
Sonex Highwing Update: First Engine Start!
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
Sonex Highwing Update: Wiring, Wings and Windows
Construction of the new Sonex Highwing prototype continues, and it’s safe to say that the aircraft is about 90 percent complete. Old homebuilding adages aside, we are working hard to make first flight this Spring. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Sonex Highwing Mailing List to automatically receive future updates! 50 Pre-Orders and Counting: Reserve… Read More
Sonex Highwing Update: Time to Get in Line!
Sonex has been hard at-work with construction of the new Sonex Highwing prototype, and a summary of our progress was presented during a live webinar during EAA Homebuilders Week last Thursday by Sonex Owner & President and Sonex Highwing designer Mark Schaible. A video archive of the presentation can be viewed above, and on our… Read More
Attend the Sonex Highwing Update Webinar this Thursday!
Get all the latest information about the Sonex Highwing this Thursday, January 30th during EAA Homebuilders Week! Tune-in at 2:30pm Central Time: Register Now! Sonex owner and president and Highwing designer Mark Schaible will brief the audience on the progress of the first prototype aircraft, give a tour of the design’s features, and answer your… Read More
