Sonex Builder Events: Virtual Sonex Fly-In April 4th, Join on Zoom!
Since we’re all practicing social distancing and not getting our regular dose of aviation merriment, we need something to fill the gap. Sonex builder Robbie Culver has organized a virtual Sonex gathering to help us all get our aviation fix and meet a few fellow Sonex builders! Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom”… Read More
2020 Midwest Sonex Fly-In Scheduled: Cross Your Fingers!
The Midwest Sonex Fly-In will be back for 2020 — we hope! Coronavirus willing, the date is set for June 6th at Drake Field Airport in Fayetteville, AR. "Back by popular request the 2020 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is once again hosted at KFYV, Drake Field in Fayetteville, Ar. by Rick "NWA Wingman" Wantz, Sonex 367SX,… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Jem DeSalis
Congratulations to Jem DeSalis of Maidenhead, England whose standard gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 1608) flew for the first time on November 21st! Jem writes: “Brave Pilot, Steve Moody. Inspirational inspector, Rex Coates.” Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Waiex-B First Flight: Ron Heberlein
Congratulations to Ron Heberlein of Wilsonville, Oregon whose standard gear, UL Power UL260iS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0026) flew for the first time on October 26th! “After a little over 2 1/2 years, our plane is finally up in the air!” writes Ron. “It was a great feeling to be able to take off for the… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Greg McCarthy
Congratulations to Greg McCarthy of Marlo, Victoria, Australia whose tri-gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 0218) flew for the first time on November 15th! “Sonex #0218 successfully test flown by Mr Will Quint (Flight Instructor and Ace Test Pilot, Bendigo Flying Club) – #0218 (Regn 19-1654) took to the skies like a homesick angel,” writes… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Want to Afford a Sonex? Quit Smoking!
Sonex Builder Richard Young (Sonex SN: 1566) gives a fun and entertaining comparison of the cost of sport flying vs. other habits in your life. See More Sonex Flying Stories!
Sonex Flying Stories: How a Waiex Project Launched Nick Sheryka’s Career and Fulfilled a Dream
Nick Sheryka, builder of Waiex SN: W0142, was recently featured in a great article on his employer’s web site. Nick is the Principal Flight Test Engineer for Boom Supersonic, a private startup with the goal of building a viable Quiet SuperSonex (whoops! SuperSonic, that is) Transport (QSST) called Overture. While Nick certainly supplied the talent… Read More
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
