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
Waiex-B First Flight: William Batten
Congratulations to Bill Batten of Columbus, Indiana whose Standard Gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0067) flew for the first today! “I was very impressed with the quality of the Sonex kit,” writes Bill. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn More About the Waiex-B!
Sonex-B First Flight: Michael Suckling
Congratulations to Michael Suckling of Annapolis, Maryland whose Standard Gear, Rotax 912 ULS powered Sonex-B (S/N SNB0041) flew for the first time on July 22nd! “Flew incredibly well,” writes Michael, “very responsive. I am running the 912 ULS 100 hp. Jumps off the ground… cruise at 5500 rpm 146 mph. Thank you for a great… 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
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
Builder News: A New Discussion Group and Upcoming Builder Events
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. SonexPilots.org Sonex builders have established a new online discussion forum at SonexPilots.org Archived discussion threads from the… 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
