AirVenture 2025: Sonex Highwing

Sonex now has a high wing kit and AVweb had a close look at AirVenture.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Sonex Aircraft unveiled its new "Sonex Highwing" model at AirVenture 2025, marking its first high-wing design.
  • The Sonex Highwing is approved for two-pilot aerobatics and designed for expanded utility and ease of pilot access.
  • It features a 130-HP UL350iS ULPower engine, promising Sonex's signature performance and handling.
  • Kits for the new Highwing aircraft are anticipated to be available by the end of 2025.
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Sonex Aircraft was at AirVenture 2025 showing off its latest model, the Sonex Highwing. The first high-wing model from Sonex, it’s approved for two-pilot aerobatics and designed for expanded utility, ease of pilot access and to appeal to the high-wing enthusiast. With its 130-HP UL350iS ULPower engine, the new Highwing (it first flew on June 30, 2025) has legendary Sonex performance and handling in a new configuration, and kits are expected to be available by the end of 2025. AVweb contributor Larry Anglisano caught up with Sonex’s Mark Schaible for a walkaround overview.

Larry Anglisano

Larry Anglisano is the former Editor in Chief of sister publication Aviation Consumer magazine. He's an active land, sea and glider pilot, and has over 30 years experience as an avionics tech.
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