Sonex Shares Progress on Highwing Development

Sonex updated via webinar on its Highwing development, with a plan to debut the prototype at EAA AirVenture 2023.

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 04:42 PM ET

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The Sonex Highwing features a cantilever wing and center section enabling the Lexan polycarbonite windshield to remain a feature. (Sonex Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Sonex has made significant development progress on its Highwing aircraft, targeting a new market segment that prefers high-wing designs, seeks easier accessibility, and desires aerobatic capability with higher cruise speeds.
The Highwing features a cantilever wing and monocoque fuselage, designed for both utility and aerobatic categories, with a focus on increased useful load, cockpit space, and various engine options.
Sonex plans to offer the Highwing as traditional, quick-build, ELSA, and SLSA kits, aiming for Light Sport Aircraft category compliance, with a prototype scheduled to debut at EAA AirVenture 2023.

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With a development timeline stretching back to 2010, the Sonex Highwing has made significant progress in development since it was announced in August 2021.

In a webinar delivered on Tuesday, Mark Schaible, president and owner of Sonex, outlined in great detail just how far along the company is in bringing the prototype—and eventual kits—to life. Schaible also explained the desire to create ELSA and SLSA versions, in addition to traditional plans and quick-build kits.