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
AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is Coming Soon! Schedule Your Factory Tour and Don’t Miss our Open House
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 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
Waiex-B One Week Wonder Delivered to the Smithsonian!
What does the 2022 Waiex-B One Week Wonder have in-common with Space Shuttle Discovery, B-29 Enola Gay, Bob Hoover’s Shrike Commander and other historic aircraft? As-of Wednesday, May 14th, they all live together in the same building! Waiex-B N220WW has been added to the collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Musuem at… Read More
MSU Teros UAS Fleet Featured on the Experimental Aircraft Channel
The Teros UAS is featured in the latest video by the Experimental Aircraft Channel, who got a look at the two Teros platforms owned and operated by Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory. MSU owns and operates two Teros UAS platforms produced by Sonex and Navmar Applied Sciences Corp (NASC). Sonex is the airframer… 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
New: Rotax Ring Mounts & Prop Hub Spacers, plus More Onex Engine Options!
Sonex and AeroConversions Products is excited to announce a number of new engine installation options! NOTE: Please allow 10-12 weeks lead-time for all new parts. You can learn more about the following new parts by joining Sonex and Cooper Aircraft Corporation for a December 18th EAA Webinar “Update: Rotax 9-Series Engines and Sonex Aircraft.” Sign-up… Read More
Gross Weight Increase Approved for Sonex and Waiex!
Sonex is excited to announce the approval of a higher maximum gross weight for all Sonex and Waiex aircraft powered by engines of 100hp or greater. Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a max. gross weight of 1220 lbs. for aircraft with 100hp or more. This… Read More
