Sonex First Flight: Billy Kerchner
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Congratulations to Billy Kerchner of Royersford, Pennsylvania whose standard gear, scratch-built Sonex (S/N 1723) flew for the first time on October 15th! Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Waiex First Flight: Randy Lyons
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Congratulations to Randy Lyons of Crystal River, Florida whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0212) flew for the first time on October 12th! “Waiex Ser. No. 212 chewed through it’s leash on October 12, 2020,” writes Randy, “Much to the delight of the builder/owner/pilot, the wings stayed on and the engine continued to make… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Brett Wilkes
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Congratulations to Brett Wilkes of Newnan, Georgia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0019) flew for the first time on May 19th! “First flight was May 19th for serial number 19 out of Coweta County Airport in Georgia,” writes Brett, “Almost two years to the day since we ordered the kit. Flight was great, no squawks. Now have… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Brock Aldrich
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Congratulations to Brock Aldrich of Indianapolis, Indiana whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0024) flew for the first time on October 5th! “Two flights and two smooth but somewhat lengthy landings ?,” writes Brock, “Aside from a couple of aural warnings that need to be adjusted, it flew fantastic!” Gold Wings are on the way! Learn More about… Read More
Onex First Flight: Jeff Cardwell
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Congratulations to Jeff Cardwell of Stanthorpe, Queensland Australia whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0162) flew for the first time on October 6th! “We spent 1.3 hours aloft in the circuit area just getting a feel for the slippery little beast and giving the engine a good run as per the manual,” writes Jeff…. Read More
Onex First Flight: Peter Ungsunan
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Congratulations to Peter Ungsunan of Yonkers, New York whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0170) flew for the first time on August 21st! “The AeroVee engine and Onex airframe fly great and control feel is quick and responsive,” writes Peter. “It’s my first build and test flight, I enjoyed building it and everything finally… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: McLaren Aerospace
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Congratulations to McLaren Aerospace of Yonkers, New York whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0031) flew for the first time on July 11th! “The pilot was Paul Miles and the flight took place at Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG),” writes Angus McLaren of McLaren Aerospace. “Everything went great and Paul reported it was a joy to fly. Very… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Timothy Smith
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Congratulations to Timothy Smith of Commerce, Texas whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 0028) flew for the first time on July 18th! “AW inspection was passed on 24 May 2020, and first flight at the crack of dawn on 18 July 2020, by the owner/builder/Test Pilot,” writes Tim. “Landed safely with very few squawks.”… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: David Tibbo
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Congratulations to David Tibbo of East Bend, North Carolina whose tri-gear, UL260iS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0041) flew for the first time on July 11th! “Only 20 months after kit shipment, I did my first flight out of KLAF on July 11,” writes David, “The aircraft was absolutely stable, and only a few minor issues –… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Stirling Brandt
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Congratulations to Stirling Brandt of California, Maryland whose standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0037) flew for the first time on June 30th! “I am thrilled to report my first flight was yesterday morning,” writes Stirling, “My B Model Waiex (N371WB and serial no. WXB0037) is a tailwheel configuration, with aerobatic ailerons, and powered… Read More