Build Your Kits in Stages!
Sonex Aircraft is pleased to offer Sub-Kits! These Sub-Kits are designed to give Sonex Aircraft builders more flexibility and options for constructing the already industry-leading Sonex Aircraft kit values. If you’re looking for a way to spread the cost of building a Sonex Aircraft over-time, Sub-Kits are a great way to build without obtaining financing. Once this building path is selected, the builder may purchase Sub-Kits at their own pace of construction and spread out the project investment over the life of the project.
Note: Sub-Kits may be purchaed in any sequence for most aircraft models. Purchasing multiple Sub-Kits in one order will reduce crating and shipping costs for your project.
Sonex Aircraft Tail Kits
Sonex Aircraft Tail Kits allow potential builders to get started with a minimal initial investment and gives them a great opportunity to see for themselves the level of detail and simplicity designed into Sonex Aircraft.
Sonex Aircraft Tail Kits Include:
- All Complete Airframe Kit Components required to build the aircraft tail.
- Sonex and Onex Tail Kits includes parts to build Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers, Rudder, Elevators, including Rivets, and Fiberglass Tail Tips.
- Waiex, Xenos and SubSonex* Tail Kits include parts to build “Y Tail” Stabilizers, Ruddervators, including Rivets, and Fiberglass Tail Tips.
- Set of Preview Plans detailing construction of tail only.
- All applicable Machined Angle Components included as standard.
- All Hardware Required for Tail Assembly.
- In order to provide a complete “get started” package, the minimal amount of hardware required for tail assembly is included in Sonex Aircraft Tail Kits. For construction beyond the Tail Kit, Order WBParts hardware packages separately from Sonex Aircraft.
*SubSonex is not available as full Sub-Kit separate purchases. Only Tail Kits and Quick Build Kit-Minus-Tail Packages are available for the SubSonex as an alternative to the full Quick Build Kit.
Sonex Aircraft Kit-Minus-Tail Packages
Already own a Tail Kit? Take advantage of the lowest-possible pricing by ordering all remaining Sub-Kits together in a Kit-Minus-Tail package and save on crating and shipping costs with a single shipment!
Sonex Aircraft Kit-Minus-Tail Packages Include:
- All Complete Airframe Kit Components minus Tail Kit components, hence the name Kit-Minus-Tail!
- Machined Angle Component Upgrade Available (already included for some aircraft models).
- Pre-Assembled Main Wing Spar Upgrade Available (already included for some aircraft models).
- Hardware from WBParts
Plans Purchase: Plans are included in Kit-Minus-Tail Packages. Orders must include the Waiver of Liability and Articles of Agreement forms.
Quick Build Available: Kit-Minus-Tail Packages are available in Quick Build form. You can work on your Tail Kit while we work on your Quick Build! Learn More about Quick build Kits.
Sonex Aircraft Fuselage Kits
Sonex Aircraft Fuselage Kits Include:
- All Complete Airframe Kit Components required to build the aircraft fuselage.
- Note: Welded Components, Cowling, Controls and Landing Gear Components not included: There is no requirement to select landing gear or engine configuration or purchase controls at this stage (applicable parts included in Controls and Landing Gear/Engine Configuration Sub-Kits).
- Machined Angle Component Upgrade Available (already included for some aircraft models).
Plans Purchase: Customer must purchase plans with either the Fuselage or Wing Sub-Kit (whichever Sub-Kit is ordered first). Plans orders must include the Waiver of Liability and Articles of Agreement forms. Plans are not available for individual purchase separate from major Sub-Kits or Complete Airframe /Quick Build Kits.
Hardware Not Included: Order WBParts hardware packages separately from Sonex Aircraft. Read more about Kit Hardware.
Quick Build Available: Fuselage Sub-Kits are available in Quick Build form! Learn More about Quick build Kits.
Sonex Aircraft Wing Kits
Sonex Aircraft Wing Kits Include:
- All Complete Airframe Kit Components required to build the aircraft wings.
- Note: Welded Components not included: There is no requirement to purchase controls at this stage (applicable parts included in Controls Kit).
- Machined Angle Component Upgrade Available (already included for some aircraft models).
- Pre-Assembled Main Wing Spar Upgrade Available (already included for some aircraft models).
Plans Purchase: Customer must purchase plans with either the Fuselage or Wing Sub-Kit (whichever Sub-Kit is ordered first). Plans orders must include the Waiver of Liability and Articles of Agreement forms. Plans are not available for individual purchase separate from major Sub-Kits or Complete Airframe /Quick Build Kits.
Hardware Not Included: Order WBParts hardware packages separately from Sonex Aircraft. Read more about Kit Hardware.
Quick Build Available: Wing Sub-Kits are available in Quick Build form! Learn More about Quick build Kits.
Sonex Aircraft Gear + Controls Kits
Sonex Aircraft Gear + Controls Kits Include:
- All parts required for Landing Gear and Control Stick & Control Pushrods Installation.
- Includes Landing Gear Components for your choice of Standard or Tricycle Gear Configuration. Note: Tricycle Gear not available for Xenos.
- Pricing determined by Landing Gear Configuration choice.
Plans Purchase: Customer must purchase plans with either the Fuselage or Wing Sub-Kit (whichever Sub-Kit is ordered first). Plans orders must include the Waiver of Liability and Articles of Agreement forms. Plans are not available for individual purchase separate from major Sub-Kits or Complete Airframe /Quick Build Kits.
Hardware Not Included: Order WBParts hardware packages separately from Sonex Aircraft. Read more about Kit Hardware.
Engine Mounts and Cowlings
Engine Mounts and Cowlings are purchased as *separate items from Sonex Aircraft.
*Onex Cowling and AeroVee Engine Mount included with Landing Gear + Controls Kit.
What’s Included
More About the Parts Included in Sub-Kits:
Sonex Aircraft Sub-Kits include all the same labor and time saving features as Sonex Aircraft Complete Airframe Kits including laser-cut skins with pilot holes, pre-formed wing and tail ribs, welded components, formed aluminum, many matched-hole parts, and pre-molded fiberglass parts. A complete listing of kit components is found below (click on the name of each component for a detailed description):
- Fiberglass Components
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Straps
- Titanium Gear Legs/Tail Spring
- Pre-Swedged Cables
- Blind Rivet Kit
- Aileron Counterweight Lead
- Bushing and Spring Kit
- Wheels, Brakes, Tires and Tubes
- AeroConversions Machined Tailwheel Assembly with Wheel
- Stainless Nose Strut Spring
- Tri-Gear Parts Kit
- Hardware Kits from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
What’s Not Included:
Engine: There are several approved engine options for Sonex aircraft, including: AeroVee & AeroVee Turbo; Jabiru 3300; UL Power 260 and 350 series; and Rotax 912 series. To find out more, view the Engines page.
Propeller: Sonex Aircraft, LLC works very closely with propeller manufacturers to engineer optimum props for Sonex airframe and engine combinations. To find out more, view the Propellers page.
Instruments: Builders have many options when it comes to selecting instruments. Sonex sells MGL Avionics instrument packages direct to Sonex aircraft builders. To find out more, view the Instruments page.
Upholstry: Builders can make their own upholstry, or choose from Sonex Aircraft’s selection of attractive upholstry packages. For more information about Sonex interiors, view the Upholstery page.
Tools: Sonex Aircraft were designed to be constructed with minimal tools, however a small investment in your workshop will be required to get the job done. For more information about tools, view the Required Tools page.
The Bottom Line:
What Will my Project Cost? View the Pricing tab of each aircraft model’s home page for detailed pricing information, our download our completed aircraft cost estimating worksheet, and see why Sonex aircraft offer the Best Sport Aircraft Performance Per Dollar!
