Interesting Industry Perspective from Kerry Fores
As a regular contributor to Kitplanes Magazine, Sonex Technical Communications Manager Kerry Fores has the job of imparting knowledge and advice to Kitplanes readers from both the perspective of a kit aircraft manufacturer, and from that of a kit aircraft customer having “been there and done that” in both respects. In the December issue of… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Jay Hewett
Congratulations to Jay Hewett of Cumberland, Maine who has reported that his standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Sonex (S/N 1650) flew for the first time on June 1st! “The airplane flies well and lands easily,” writes Jay. Another set of Gold Wings have been earned! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Modeler Creating 40% Scale SubSonex!
We recently heard from Paul Van Tongeren of Melbourne, Australia who sent us this great picture of his 40% scale model of the SubSonex Personal Jet in-progress! “Still lots to be done, and learning every step of the way,” writes Paul, “but it is starting to look like a proper aircraft now. Very rewarding project.”… Read More
Onex First Flight: John Higgs
Congratulations to John Higgs of Amelup, Western Australia whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0158) flew for the first time on September 22nd! “First flight was very successful with no major issues,” writes John. “Faster than expected. Many thanks to Sonex Support and the various fellow-builders around the world who provided valuable assistance during the project…. Read More
Kerry Fores Reminisces About a Sonex Flight with an Air Racing Legend for Air & Space
Sonex Aircraft Technical Communications Manager Kerry Fores loves to write and take photographs in his spare time. A regular columnist for Kitplanes Magazine, Kerry is published in the current edition of Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine. In the article, Kerry talks about his memorable Sonex flight with Oshkosh native and air racing legend Bill Brennand…. Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Les Wellington
Congratulations to Les Wellington of Eugene, Oregon whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0023) flew for the first time on August 13th! “August 13, 2019 was first flight for our Waiex-B flown by Gary Ludeke,” writes Les. “Performed seven successful takeoff and landings with no known issues. Very exciting to see the plane fly that… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Tony Nerad
Congratulations to Tony Nerad of Fairfax Station, Virginia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0011) flew for the first time on August 3rd! “Flew great,” writes Tony. “Needs more runway than I was accustomed to [Tony is a former Harrier pilot], but once airborne handles well and has superb visibility. I’m enjoying flying it.” Gold Wings are on the way!… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Aussie Builders Fly to Amazing Alien Landscape
Like many pilots, Sonex Aircraft builders take some pretty fun cross-country trips. A group of four Sonex’s in Australia recently flew to White Cliffs in Western New South Wales. There aren’t any real cliffs in White Cliffs, but what they did find was an amazing alien landcape in the tiny opal mining town where most… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Richard Young
Congratulations to Richard Young of Virginia, South Australia whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1566) flew for the first time on June 25th! “After 6 1/2 years of scratch building and head scratching my Sonex flies like a dream,” writes Richard of his plans-built aircraft. “Taking off on a fine still morning at YGAW…. Read More
Onex First Flight: Ben Grubb
Congratulations to Ben Grubb of Veneta, Oregon whose standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Onex (S/N ONX0143) flew for the first time on June 3rd! “Went awesome,” writes Ben. “Got some great test pilot training from Robbin in Independence and the Sonex podcast ‘First Flight’ was really helpful too. Just added power and went straight down… Read More
