The Sonex Nose Wheel is a tricycle-gear version of the American kit-built Sonex, designed for easier ground handling while retaining the efficient performance and responsive flight characteristics of the original design. Discover Sonex Nose Wheel aircraft for sale worldwide on AvPay. Browse active Sonex Nose Wheel listings and find available aircraft across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Connect directly with aircraft brokers, private sellers, flying clubs, flight schools and manufacturers. Explore the full inventory of aircraft for sale on AvPay here!
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Interesting facts about the Sonex Nose Wheel
✈ The Sonex Nose Wheel variant uses tricycle landing gear for simpler ground handling and forward visibility during taxi.
✈ Sonex Aircraft builds the kit in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Builders can choose factory parts for either taildragger or tricycle gear.
✈ The B-Model increased fuel capacity to 20 US gallons and kept removable wings, which aid storage and transport.
✈ Typical engines include the 80 hp AeroVee, the 100 hp AeroVee Turbo, and the 120 hp Jabiru 3300. Rotax 912 and ULPower options are also common.
✈ At 1220 lb maximum gross weight with 100+ hp, the aircraft retains brisk performance while staying within typical sport aircraft limits.
✈ The tricycle gear raises tail height to 74 inches, which improves propeller clearance on uneven ramps.
✈ Tricycle-gear Sonex aircraft are usually a few miles per hour slower and slightly heavier than taildragger builds, but many buyers prefer the easier landings.
✈ Many Sonex builds meet Light Sport Aircraft flight parameters, allowing operation by Sport Pilots when configured within LSA limits.
Sonex Nose Wheel Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. Do not use it for flight planning or aircraft operations. Kit variations, engines, props, avionics, modifications, and build quality will change performance and weights. Confirm exact specifications with the seller and relevant documentation for the specific airframe.
Length: 5.51 m (18 ft 1 in)
Wingspan: 6.71 m (22 ft 0 in)
Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) [Tri-gear tail height]
Empty Weight (typical B-Model, 100+ hp): 318 kg (700 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW, 100+ hp): 553 kg (1,220 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 75.7 L (20 US gal; 16.7 imp gal)
Cruise Speed (8,000 ft TAS, 100+ hp): 274 km/h (170 mph, 148 kt)
Range (B-Model, typical planning basis): 1,105.6 km (687 mi, 597.0 nm)
Service Ceiling (calculated, 100 hp): 7,010 m (23,000 ft)
Rate of Climb (AeroVee Turbo example): 3.56 m/s (700 ft/min)
Take-off Ground Roll (120 hp): 76 m (250 ft)
Landing Ground Roll: 152 m (500 ft)
FAQs About the Sonex Nose Wheel
How much does a Sonex Nose Wheel cost?
New kit pricing varies by options. In July 2025, Sonex listed the Sonex-B complete airframe kit at $32,850, with the tricycle-gear option adding $1,180. A representative “build and fly” budget on the same date showed about $50,328 before paint and upgrades, with engine choice affecting totals. In April 2021 flying legacy Sonex examples typically sold for $17,000–$30,000, and Sonex-B aircraft around $20,000–$33,000 on the used market. All values are in US Dollars for the cited dates.
Which engines are most common for a Sonex Nose Wheel build?
Popular choices include the 80 hp AeroVee, the 100 hp AeroVee Turbo, and the 120 hp Jabiru 3300. Many builders also select Rotax 912 series or ULPower UL260/UL350 engines. Your engine choice drives useful load, climb rate, cruise speed, and takeoff distance.
What performance can I expect with tricycle gear?
With a 120 hp installation, typical cruise at 8,000 ft is about 170 mph TAS. VNE is 197 mph. Ground roll for takeoff can be as low as 250 ft with a 120 hp engine. Landing ground roll is about 500 ft in standard conditions.
Does the tricycle gear change handling or maintenance?
The nose wheel simplifies taxi and landing for many pilots. Tail height increases to 74 inches, improving prop clearance. The gear uses standard wheels and hydraulic brakes on B-Models. Inspections focus on nose-gear attachment points, steering linkages, and brake condition.
What is the useful load and baggage capacity?
At 1,220 lb MTOW with 100+ hp, typical useful load is about 530 lb. Baggage allowance is up to 40 lb in utility category. At 1,100 lb MTOW with 80 hp, useful load is about 480 lb.
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