Sonex High Wing

[Daleandee]

https://www.sonexaircraft.com/high-wing-announcement-082321/

 

[Velocity173]

Looks like a BD-4.

 

[Arm3]

Looks like a BD-4.

First thing I thought as well.

 

[Daleandee]

Looks like a BD-4.

Tail wheel version reminds me of the Wittman Tailwind ...

 

[GeorgeC]

The only interesting thing is that it's finally grossed at 1320 lbs.

 

[Grum.Man]

I saw that yesterday. Sounds like it will check all my boxes. I assume it will be sized for their VW which will make it a little slower than I would like but glad it isn't another STOL plane

 

[GeorgeC]

I saw that yesterday. Sounds like it will check all my boxes. I assume it will be sized for their VW which will make it a little slower than I would like but glad it isn't another STOL plane

Add a 912is and it checks all the boxes for me.

 

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

I assume it will be sized for their VW which will make it a little slower than I would like but glad it isn't another STOL plane

"The Sonex High Wing is designed for engines 100 hp or greater with a maximum firewall-forward installation weight of 200 lbs. Like current B-Model aircraft, the Sonex High Wing can use AeroVee, Jabiru, UL Power and Rotax engines."

 

[painless]

I see that the nose gear version is actually a quadgear with the included tail wheel. Checks all the boxes so you can claim to be a macho tail wheel pilot and make your insurance company happy all at the same time.

 

[Rgbeard]

Does this solve the open-canopy=no- lift issue?

 

[Daleandee]

The only interesting thing is that it's finally grossed at 1320 lbs.

Yulp ... and it has doors!

 

[FormerHangie]

"The Sonex High Wing is designed for engines 100 hp or greater with a maximum firewall-forward installation weight of 200 lbs. Like current B-Model aircraft, the Sonex High Wing can use AeroVee, Jabiru, UL Power and Rotax engines."

I don't think a VW based powerplant would be adequate at a 1320 pound gross.