April 20, 2011: Electric Waiex Flights Continue [new flight videos]
The Sonex Aircraft, LLC E-Flight Initiative proof-of-concept electric-powered Waiex aircraft began longer duration flight testing with a second flight of the aircraft on March 30, 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. During the March 30th flight, the E-Flight Waiex acheived a full circuit of the airport traffic pattern, as planned. A third flight… Read More
Sonex Aircraft, LLC Accepting Deposits for Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Aircraft, LLC Accepting Deposits for Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft March 17, 2011, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to announce that refundable deposits are now being accepted to reserve kit production slots for the Onex single-place, folding-wing, aerobatic sport aircraft. Onex Airframe Kit deliveries are expected… Read More
March 3, 2011: Watch the Onex Fly! See the New In-Cockpit Flight Footage
Video: Onex Pattern Work Sonex Aircraft, LLC’s Drew Waterworth demonstrates the new Onex single-place, folding-wing, aerobatic sport pilot aircraft in some pattern work at Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport, including takeoff’s, landings, touch ‘n go’s, and a high-speed pass over the runway. Return to the Hornets’ Nest/Onex Archive
February 2, 2011: Onex Webinar: Watch it Now! [video archive]
Webinar: Onex: A New Kit Aircraft from Sonex See More Sonex Aircraft Webinars! Return to the Hornets’ Nest/Onex Archive
Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft Makes First Flight
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft Makes First Flight January 28, 2011, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft, LLC is proud to announce that the number one prototype of the new Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft made its first flight yesterday, January 27, 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. Piloted… Read More
December 10, 2010: Onex Static Load Tests Complete
Sonex Aircraft, LLC recently conducted 3 structural load tests in the Hornets’ Nest Research and Development center. The wing structures of both the Onex and SubSonex (JSX-1) aircraft designs, along with the Onex horizontal stabilizer, all underwent static load testing using procedures prescribed by FAR part 23. Note: the SubSonex tail structure was not tested… Read More
E-Flight Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE E-Flight Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight December 3, 2010, Oshkosh, WI The Sonex Aircraft, LLC E-Flight Initiative proof-of-concept electric-powered Waiex aircraft achieved its first flight today, December 3, 2010 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. Piloted by Sonex Founder and E-Flight team leader John Monnett, N270DC made a short… Read More
October 1, 2010: Onex Gets Improved Seating Geometry and More Fuel!
The Hornets’ Nest R&D team continues work on the Onex following a very successful debut of prototype #1 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. AirVenture presented a perfect opportunity to have prospective customers of all sizes and shapes try on the Onex prototype and its preliminary cockpit layout. After having a few tall individuals (taller than… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Progress Update: September 9, 2010
First Flight Video: The AeroVee Turbo first flew on August 30th, installed in the factory prototype Waiex. See the short video at right taken of the first flight, including a brief interview with pilot Drew Waterworth. More information about the first flight and AeroVee Turbo project goals can be found in our September 3, 2010… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Progress Update: September 3, 2010
Sonex is pleased to announce that flight testing has begun on the Turbocharged AeroVee engine installation in our factory Waiex. The intent of this project is to continue the Sonex tradition of continuous improvement for our products by developing an economical, light-weight, simple, and reliable retrofit turbocharging system for the AeroVee engine. The obvious benefits… Read More
