Jim Ballenger and Pete Pearson: A Tale of Two Sonexes
Sonex builders Jim Ballenger and Pete Pearson flew their Sonex Aircraft for the first time on the same day. Read Pete’s brief account of two friends building and flying together below: A Tale of Two Sonexes Jim started this adventure by purchasing his Sonex plans before we had ever discussed these sweet little birds…. Read More
Sportsman Pilot Magazine: “Bill Hooten’s Sonex”
Sportsman Pilot Magazine “Bill Hooten’s Sonex” by Jack Cox Bill Hooten’s beautifully-constructed Sonex (SN# 780) graces the cover of the Spring, 2009 issue of Sportsman Pilot magazine. The three-page feature article by Jack Cox details the construction project completed by Bill and his father and illustrates the aviation lifestyle that Bill is very fortunate to… Read More
Recreational Flyer Magazine: Sonex – a Canadian Perspective
Recreational Flyer Magazine Sonex: a Canadian Perspective by Graham Luckhurst The November-December, 2008 issue of Recreational Flyer magazine, the official publication of the Canadian Recreational Aircraft Association (RAA), features a 10 page article about Sonex Aircraft! “Sonex: a Canadian Perspective” is an extensive, entertaining and overwhelmingly positive account profiling the experiences of 10 Canadian Sonex… Read More
UltraFlight Radio Show: Jeffry Shultz – building a Sonex Aircraft
UltraFlight Radio Show Interview with builder Jeffry Shultz about his experience building a Sonex Aircraft Sonex builder and pilot Jeffrey Shultz (Sonex SN 604) was interviewed by Ultraflight Radio on August 19. Shultz answered questions about his experiences building an AeroVee powered Sonex in approximately 1 year’s time, while balancing family commitments with a wife… Read More
Phil Simon and Jerry Bassler: The Last 12 of all Lower-48 United States
Build Partners Phil Simon and Jerry Bassler of San Rafael, California first flew Sonex# 492 in February 2006, and have since flown many long cross countries in the aircraft. On July 21, 2008 the aircraft touched-down in Maryland, completing Simon’s goal of landing their AeroVee-powered Sonex in all of the lower-48 United States! “Our Sonex… Read More
Sportsman Pilot Magazine: “Craig Jones’ Xenos Motorglider”
Sportsman Pilot Magazine “Craig Jones’ Xenos Motorglider” by Jack Cox A great article detailing Craig Jones’ flying background and his experiences building and flying the first customer-built Xenos (S/N X0011), on which he did a superb job of construction. Learn More about the Xenos!
Phil Simon and Jerry Bassler: September-October, 2007 – 32 States
Build Partners Phil Simon and Jerry Bassler of San Rafael, California first flew Sonex# 492 in February 2006, and have since flown many long cross countries in the aircraft. On July 21, 2008 the aircraft touched-down in Maryland, completing Simon’s goal of landing their AeroVee-powered Sonex in all of the lower-48 United States! “Our Sonex… Read More
Rochester, MN Post-Bulletin: “In his Xenos, Craig Jones rides the clouds”
Rochester, MN Post-Bulletin “In his Xenos, Craig Jones rides the clouds” by Jim Troyer Local newspaper article celebrating the fun that can be had in a Xenos Motorglider, relating the rewarding flying experience of Austin, MN Xenos builder Craig Jones. Jones’ Xenos (S/N 11) is the first customer-built Xenos to fly.
Sonex First Flight: Dick Hein
Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions. Congratulations to Dick Hein of Fullerton, California, whose Jabiru 3300 powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 868) flew… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Bill Wood
Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions. Congratulations to Bill Wood of Granbury, Texas, whose AeroVee powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 775) flew… Read More
