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 is making significant progress on its Highwing aircraft, planning to debut a prototype at EAA AirVenture 2023, with metal cutting scheduled to begin soon.
The Highwing features a cantilever, monocoque design for utility and aerobatic flight, prioritizing easy ingress/egress, increased cockpit space, and higher cruise speeds to appeal to a broader market including aging and disabled pilots.
It will be offered as traditional and quick-build kits, alongside ELSA and SLSA versions, with diverse engine options and an empty weight target of 720 pounds to comply with light sport aircraft category limits.

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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.