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
Aviator’s Hotline Light Aviation Edition: Flying the Sonex Sport Acro
Aviator’s Hotline Light Aviation Edition Flying the Sonex Sport Acro by Roger Tanner The Sonex Sport Acro is featured in the Light Aviation Edition of Aviator’s Hotline magazine. The Light Aviation Edition is an electronic e-zine, and test pilot Roger Tanner’s article and Sport Acro video footage are both featured in abridged form on page… Read More
UltraFlight Radio Show: “51 Percent Rule” changes
UltraFlight Radio Show Interview with Jeremy Monnett regarding FAA proposed “51 Percent Rule” changes Sonex Aircraft CEO and General Manager Jeremy Monnett was interviewed on the UltraFlight Radio Show on September 16 regarding his participation in the FAA ARC committee examining the Experimental-Amateur Built rules, the proposed FAA policy changes, and the need for pilots… Read More
AirVenture Today: Big Aviation checks out AirVenture
AirVenture Today Big Aviation checks out AirVenture by Peter S. Lert GE is sharing the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh story with hundreds of thousands of visitors to its website in a specially produced video now featured on the corporation’s home page (www.ge.com). The 6-minute video describes the “innovation treasure hunt” conducted by several GE and Airbus… 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
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine: “Affordable Engines …For your homebuilt”
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine “Affordable Engines …For your homebuilt” by Doc Mosher As part of a new “Frugal Flying” series of articles, EAA Sport Aviation Magazine features the AeroVee 2.1 in the July issue. The article, “Affordable Engines …For your homebuilt,” written by Doc Mosher, discusses many of the AeroVee’s virtues, particularly its economy, performance,… Read More
Pilot Getaways Magazine: “Weekend Getaways: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin”
Pilot Getaways Magazine “Weekend Getaways: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin” by Fran Severn-Levy Sonex SN 9 “Metal Illness,” piloted by builder and Sonex employee Kerry Fores, graces the pages of the July/August 2008 issue of Pilot Getaways magazine, illustrating an article about Wisconsin Dells, WI. Learn More about the Sonex!
SAAA Airsport Magazine: “Australian Builders Meet Sonerai and Sonex Guru”
SAAA Airsport Magazine “Australian Builders Meet Sonerai and Sonex Guru” by Stuart Trist Australian Sonex builder and editor of the Australian Sonex newsletter, Stuart Trist, writes an account of John Monnett’s history in sport aviation, as told by John and Betty during a luncheon with Australian builders on their recent trip to New Zealand and… Read More
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine: “Motivated by Madison: Building a Mini-Waco”
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine “Motivated by Madison: Building a Mini-Waco” by Andrew Maitland Andy Maitland of Cranberry, PA built a 3/4 Scale Cabin Waco powered by an AeroConversions AeroVee Engine. Maitland reports cruise speeds of approximately 85 mph, max speed approximately 90 mph, and climb rates of approximately 1,000 fpm single pilot. Empty weight quoted… Read More
Marketplace Magazine: “Flying High: Dreams of Flight Power Sonex Aircraft”
Marketplace Magazine “Flying High: Dreams of Flight Power Sonex Aircraft” by Sean Johnson Sonex Aircraft, LLC is featured in the January 1, 2008 issue of Northeast Wisconsin Marketplace Magazine, including a cover featuring Sonex designer and Founder, John Monnett. The article, “Flying High” includes interviews from John, Betty and Jeremy Monnett, Sonex Aircraft, LLC customers… Read More