Learn More about the Sonex/Waiex Gross Weight Increase from Mark Schaible
In an October 14th press release, we announced a gross weight increase for Sonex and Waiex aircraft (both A-Models and B-Models) from 1150 to 1220 lbs for aircraft with 100hp or more. We’ve received some very positive reactions to this change, along with some questions. Watch Sonex owner and president Mark Schaible’s interview with The… Read More
Kitplanes Sonex & Waiex Buyers Guide Available Online
Waiex B-Model factory prototype “Red One” graces the cover of Kitplanes Magazine again in June, this time to illustrate a buyers guide for used Sonex and Waiex aircraft. The 7-page feature article is now available for readers online and provides a great overview of both Legacy (A-Model) and B-Model Sonex and Waiex designs. The article… Read More
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine: What Our Members Are Building
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine What Our Members Are Building Congratulations to Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation president Robbie Culver, whose Sonex (S/N 1517) is the featured project in the February issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine’s “What our Members are Building” section! The two page spread can be found on pages 74 and 75 of… Read More
EAA Experimenter Newsletter: “The Joy is Repeated: Completion of a Sonex”
EAA Experimenter Newsletter “The Joy is Repeated: Completion of a Sonex” Sonex Builder Karl Storjohann (S/N 1178) completed his Jabiru 3300, Std-Gear aircraft early in 2011 and wrote about it for EAA’s Experimenter newsletter. The article shows Karl’s excitement and perserverence in completing his project! Learn More about the Sonex!
LAA Light Aviation Magazine: “A Sonex is Born”
LAA Light Aviation Magazine “A Sonex is Born” by Andy Carter Read the Article! Andy Carter, Sonex SN#1109 was featured in the September, 2010 issue of LAA Light Aviation magazine in the UK. Andy is the builder of the first customer-completed Sonex Aircraft to fly in the United Kingdom since Sonex dealer Silver Fern Microlights… Read More
EAA Sport Pilot Magazine: “Cross Country; Flying Across the Lower 48 in a Light Sport Aircraft”
EAA Sport Pilot Magazine “Cross Country; Flying Across the Lower 48 in a Light Sport Aircraft” by Phil Simon Read the Article! The December, 2009 issue of Sport Pilot magazine, features an article highlighting Sonex builder Phil Simon’s cross country adventure: becoming the first Sport Pilot to land in all lower-48 United States. The full… Read More
Aero-News.Net: “Best of Show! The Very Best (And Worst) of Oshkosh 2009! (Part One)”
Aero-News.Net “Best of Show! The Very Best (And Worst) of Oshkosh 2009! (Part One)” Sonex Aircraft, LLC has been lauded in today’s edition of Aero-News Network, with two mentions in their “Best of Show” review of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. “Best Affordable Flyer” honors were bestowed upon the Sonex design, “by a mile,” according to… 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
Aviator’s Hotline Light Aviation Edition: Sonex Aircraft Versatility and Value
Aviator’s Hotline Light Aviation Edition Sonex Aircraft Versatility and Value The versatility and value of Sonex Aircraft are featured in the 8th Edition of the Light Aviation Edition of Aviator’s Hotline magazine. The Light Aviation Edition is an electronic e-zine, and the article features some of the many uses for Sonex Aircraft, including a clip… 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
