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
Teros Aids FEMA Response to Hurricane Helene
In an October 8th press release, Mississippi State University released details about their deployment of the Teros UAS to Georgia for flights over areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. Derived from the Xenos Motorglider, the Teros UAS was developed by Sonex and Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation to fulfill a variety of government and civilian MALE (Medium… Read More
Sonex Highwing Update: Prototype In-Progress and On-Display at AirVenture 2024
After a big push that included some late nights, The Sonex Highwing prototype met its goal for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 by being complete enough for prospective customers to sit in the aircraft at our exhibit booth. The Highwing prototype was extremely well-received at AirVenture with hundreds of folks trying it on for-size throughout the… Read More
A Great EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 is in the Books!
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 was another banner year of exhibition for Sonex and AeroConversions Products! The 20th Annual Sonex Open House and Homecoming Fly-In was held on Sunday, the day before the start of AirVenture, with great crowds throughout the day as the public got to see and sit in the new Sonex Highwing prototype… Read More
