Sonex Builder Events: Attend the SBPF AirVenture BBQ!
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation has scheduled its annual AirVenture BBQ for Wednesday, July 25th! The party will be an informal BYOB burgers and brats affair at Wayne Daniels’ 7th Heaven over on the east side of Wittman Field. The night airshow is a highlight of the week, and attendees can enjoy it from the perspective of… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In a Great Day!
An annual tradition, the Midwest Sonex Fly-In was recently held on June 2nd and was a great success again this year. The following is a report from event co-organizer Rick Wantz: “The 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is in the books. We had a great turnout and a wonderful time seeing our Sonex friends and making… Read More
New Sonex Builder Events Posted
Two new Sonex Builder Events have been posted to our Builder Organizations & Events page, the Midwest Sonex Fly-In set for June 2nd in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the Leeton Fly-In September 15-16 in Leeton, NSW, Australia. A tremendous grass-roots network of builders’ groups and organizations have formed since Sonex’s founding in 1998. These builders’ groups provide… Read More
SonexAus Holds a Great Goolwa Fly-In!
The SonexAus builder group in Australia held a nice fly-in gathering at the Goolwa airport in South Australia earlier this month. See more pictures on the Sport Aircraft Club of SA web site. “We enjoyed an informal get-together Sunday 14 January at Goolwa in South Australia,” writes Sonex Aus. “An opportunity to meet with a few… Read More
Florida Sonex Association Holds Marion County Airport BBQ!
“The FSA Members Fly-In BBQ and meeting at the Marion County Airport on Saturday November 18th was a huge success,” writes Florida Sonex Association president Mike January. “53 Members and sponsored guests drove or flew in. A total 12 aircraft flew in, 7 Sonex, 2 Waiex, RV12, Wittman Buttercup and Avid Flyer. Members met under… Read More
Check Out the 15th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering This Weekend!
Only a few more days until the 15th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering at the Critters Lodge Fly-In/Campout (Nov. 3-5)! Sonex pilots planning to fly-in, be sure to contact Great Southern Sonex Gathering organizers so they can save you a space. For propsective builders, this event is a great opportunity to see Sonex aircraft up-close… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Nathan Maier
Congratulations to Nathan Maier of Bakersfield, California, whose Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1085) flew for the first time on September 26th! “The kit really came together well, and I enjoyed almost every moment of the build,” writes Nathan. “Thanks is owed to Sonex tech support and the Sonex community, especially Peter VanSchalkwyk.” Gold Wings are on… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: 9th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In Another Great Event!
“With picturesque views and comfortable weather the 9th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In took place on Saturday, September 9 at the Keene, NH airport (EEN),” reports event organizer Mike Smith. “The weather and clouds cooperated all day, and 6 Sonexes and a variety of other experimentals, Cessnas, Pipers and a Pitts flew in for the event…. Read More
Sonex Builder Events: 9th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In Coming-up September 9th!
The organizers of the Northeast Sonex Fly-In are busy preparing for their 9th Annual event, coming up soon on September 9th! If you have an interest in the Sonex aircraft; if you just like airplanes and enjoy hanging around airports; if you live in the New England/Northeast area, then this event is for you! This… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation Annual Meeting at AirVenture 2017
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation is once again holding its annual membership meeting at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26th at 11am on the flight line adjacent to the Sonex Aircraft exhibit booth. See full details on our Builders’ Events Calendar Find More Sonex Builder Organizations and Events!
