New: Transition Training with Fly Eagle Sport and Acrisure Insurance Program!
Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce a new Factory Approved Transition Training program offered by Fly Eagle Sport in Glendale, Arizona. This course is designed to collaborate with Sonex LLC, Insurance Companies, and Fly Eagle Sport to provide Sonex owners and pilots an aircraft specific safety course. Transition Training has been identified by the FAA,… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Steve Donahue
Congratulations to Steve Donahue of Carver, Massachussetts whose VW powered Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 1472) flew for the first time on November 2nd! Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn More About the Sonex! Learn More About the AeroVee Engine Kit!
Onex First Flight: Michael Turrell
Congratulations to Michael Turrell of Dutton, Ontario, Canada whose VW powered Tricycle Gear Onex (S/N ONX0080) flew for the first time on October 3rd! Gold Wings are on the way to Mike! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn More About the Onex! Learn More About the AeroVee Engine Kit!
Learn More about the Sonex/Waiex Gross Weight Increase from Mark Schaible
In an October 14th press release, we announced a gross weight increase for Sonex and Waiex aircraft (both A-Models and B-Models) from 1150 to 1220 lbs for aircraft with 100hp or more. We’ve received some very positive reactions to this change, along with some questions. Watch Sonex owner and president Mark Schaible’s interview with The… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Sparky Harden
Congratulations to Sparky Harden of Warwick, New York whose AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1597) flew for the first time on October 8th! “First flight completed this morning, followed by an hour at high power running her in,” writes Sparky. “Thanks to all the folks at Sonex for a great company, a great product and world… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Bryan and Adam Cotton Featured in Sport Aviation Magazine
Congratulations to Bryan and Adam Cotton, builders of AeroVee powered Waiex W0191, who are featured in the October edition of EAA Sport Aviation Magazine! The 8-page feature story Blueprints and Bonds; A father-son airplane project” by Holly Chilsen details Bryan and Adam’s journey building and flying their Waiex. The Cottons began their project when Adam… Read More
SubSonex JSX-1 Becomes Part of EAA Museum Collection
Sonex is proud to announce that SubSonex JSX-1, the original proof-of-concept SubSonex Personal Jet prototype, has become part of the EAA Aviation Museum collection in Oshkosh, WI. Delivered to EAA last week, the historic prototype will join the original prototype Sonex and other John Monnett designs including the original Sonerai I prototype, the original Moni… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Robbie Culver’s Oshkosh Adventure
Anyone who knows Sonex builder Robbie Culver and saw him at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year saw a slightly different Robbie. There was a slightly larger smile on this face, and an extra spring in his step, as he was tickled pink to have flown his Sonex to AirVenture. This wasn’t the first time he’s… Read More
Onex First Flight: Ray Wilhelm
Congratulations to Ray Wilhelm of Bermuda Dunes, California whose Rotax 912 powered Onex (S/N ONX0217) flew for the first time on May 17th! “First flight was May 17, 2024. Since then there have been several more flights to work out the cooling and trim issues,” writes Ray. “After relocating the the oil cooler and installing… Read More
ASA Founder John Davis Goes West
During the week of AirVenture 2024 the Sonex community received word of the passing of Sonex Builder and American Sonex Association founder John Davis. John, 84, passed away on Monday July 19th in his current home town of Crossville, TN. An Air Force veteran, John flew the C-124 Globemaster II during Vietnam and went-on to… Read More
