Education Projects: EAA Chapter 33 Builds a Onex!
Like many other EAA Chapters, youth education programs and schools, EAA Chapter 33 in Cedar Rapids Iowa has embraced Sonex Aircraft kits as a great group build project, building our Onex single-place aircraft kit. The detailed update below from chapter member Clint Gosch says it all! The project began in October and has quickly become… Read More
Sonex Homebuilders Week Archive Video Available
if you missed our live webinar presentation for EAA Homebuilders Week on January 29th, you can now watch the video archive. In this presentation for EAA’s annual event Sonex Owner & President Mark Schaible gives an overview of Sonex and AeroConversions products, and some of the attributes that makes sonex The Best Performance Per Dollar!… Read More
Xenos First Flight: Bremerton Aviation Center for Education
Congratulations to the Bremerton Aviation Center for Education (BACE) of Bremerton, Washington whose Zaero Electric powered Xenos (S/N X0030) flew for the first time on February 5th! The aircraft was built by students participating in the BACE youth education program and is owned by a group of approximately 15 EAA Chapter 406 members. “The building… Read More
Xenos-B First Flight: Keith Craw
Congratulations to Keith Craw of Parker, Colorado whose AeroVee Turbo powered Xenos-B (S/N XNB0021) flew for the first time on January 8th! “Here’s a shot of Xenos XNB-0021 over the plains of Colorado,” writes Keith, “Flies great without engine power and a lot quieter too! Thanks for an interesting kit and final product.” Gold Wings… Read More
Sonex Highwing Update: Tail Kits Are Shipping! Fuselage Kit and Quick Build Production to Begin
Tail Kit Shipments Sonex is pleased to announce that shipment of Tail Kits for the Sonex Highwing have begun! Shipments and customer pickups commenced on Tuesday, with a production and shipment schedule for the first tail kit orders currently extending into mid-February. If you have not yet ordered your Sonex Highwing Tail Kit, Order Today!… Read More
When Grandpa Builds an Airplane…
“This is what happens when Sonex builders have to wait…” wrote Sonex-B builder James Yrineo, “Chris waiting on a kit and me waiting for my first grandchild to be born.” Let’s face it, many participants in our hobby have “Grandparent” listed in their resume, or soon will. James Yrineo, builder of Sonex B serial number… Read More
Onex First Flight: Mark Ferstl
Congratulations to Mark Ferstl of Tucson, Arizona whose Standard Gear, Rotax 912ULS powered Onex (S/N ONX0040) flew for the first time on November 4th! Mark’s Onex was used as the test bed for Cooper Aircraft Corporation’s new Sonex/Rotax Installation Kit. Learn More. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn… Read More
Rotax Install Update: Onex/912ULS Flies and New Cooper Install Kits Available
Sonex is pleased to announce that Cooper Aircraft Corporation has introduced new, updated Sonex installation kits for the Rotax 912. These new installation kits are designed to work with Sonex Ring Mounts for Rotax installation, and are compatible with both tailwheel and tricycle gear installations in all Sonex aircraft models. Sonex ring mounts are designed… Read More
Kit Price Increases Coming: Order NOW to Take Advantage of Current Prices!
Due to rising costs for parts & materials, Sonex and AeroConversions Products will be implementing price increases effective December 15th, 2025. Order a Kit Today! Order by 12/14/25 for Current Prices: Order Now! The Bottom Line: What Will My Project Cost? Pricing changes for Complete Airframe Kits, Quick Build Kits, and AeroVee Engine Kits are… Read More
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
