Sonex Highwing Update: Prototype Under Construction; New Specifications and Details
Sonex is pleased to provide this update on the progress of the Sonex Highwing! The Highwing continues to generate huge interest with prospective customers and we have been diligently working to bring the new aircraft design to fruition. Prototype Construction Has Begun: Sonex Highwing prototype construction has begun and the tailcone of the aircraft is… Read More
New: Sonex Hardware Kits Now Supplied by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty!
Sonex, LLC is pleased to announce that Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. is now supplying all Hardware Kits for Sonex airframe kits. Sonex Aircraft Complete Airframe Kits, Quick Build Kits and Kit-Minus-Tail Packages have included hardware since 2016 (previously sourced by builders at additional cost), however we have replaced our previous hardware vendor with Aircraft… Read More
Watch the 2024 Sonex/EAA Homebuilders Week Webinar Archive
Sonex’s webinar presentation for EAA’s 2024 Homebuilders Week is now available on YouTube! This is an archive video of the live webinar presentation given on Thursday, January 25th. This webinar outlines all of our Sonex airframes and AeroConversions products. While we ran short of time to answer live questions this year, you may submit your… Read More
The Elephant in the Room: The Kit Industry is Healthier than you Think!
There’s an elephant in the room. The business situation with our friends and competitor in Oregon obviously cannot be ignored. So the question is: Is this endemic to the rest of the kit aircraft industry? We’re happy to report that it’s not. Sonex owner and president Mark Schaible participated in a round-table discussion with Sebastian… Read More
Kitplanes eXenos Series: First Flight!
Another installment in Paul Dye’s series of Kitplanes Magazine articles about his electric-powered eXenos is now available: Read the Article! This series covers the installation of FLIT LLC’s Zaero electric propulsion package in Paul and Louise’s Xenos Motorglider. Paul first flew Xenos serial number X0061 on April 8th, and has written a series of feature… Read More
New: Upgraded Tail Kits for Xenos Builders!
Sonex is excited to announce new, easier to build Xenos Tail Kits! All new Xenos Tail Kits now feature finished matched-hole stabilizer structure channels and new machined parts. This upgrade brings the Xenos up-to-speed with all other Sonex aircraft tail kits and is the final installment in a series of Xenos matched-hole kit upgrades. Like… Read More
AeroVee Assembly Video Now on YouTube!
Sonex and AeroConversions is pleased to announce that the AeroVee Assembly DVD is no-longer a DVD — the video is now available to watch for free on YouTube! The video is now available as a 31-part YouTube playlist and can be viewed from your phone or tablet conveniently in the shop environment. A great companion… Read More
New: Announcing Dual Stick Option for B-Models!
Sonex is excited to announce a new option for Sonex, Waiex and Xenos B-Models: Dual Sticks! Thanks to popular demand, we have created an optional Dual Stick installation for all B-Model aircraft, and are making a retrofit package available to customers wishing to convert their existing aircraft. B-Model Dual Stick Retrofit Kit SNB-C04-Dual: $1,500 Order… Read More
First Flights: Paul Dye Flies His Electric Xenos!
Congratulations to Paul Dye and Louise Hose of Kitplanes Magazine who flew their eXenos (S/N X0061) with Zaero Elecric Propulsion for the first time today! The aircraft uses the Zaero Electric Propulsion system pioneered by Gabriel DeVault and supported by both Sonex and DeVault. Paul made two flights today from his home airpark in Dayton,… Read More
The Big Highwing Update is Here!
The update you’ve been waiting for is here! Watch the archive video of our February 7th Webinar presentation for the entire presentation from Sonex owner and Highwing designer Mark Schaible. What’s New in This Update? This is the first update on the Sonex Highwing project since the design was originally announced in the Late Summer… Read More
