Sonex 0179

We, Bill Smith and Mark Edwards started building Sonex N179ES in January 2003 and made the first flight on May 29 2007. We constructed and painted our plans built Sonex in a two car garage. The 80 horsepower Aero Vee 2180 cc engine came to us as a kit from Sonex. It went together well, partly because Mark is a Diesel mechanic and partly because of good support from Sonex. We used a Grand Rapids Engine Information System and Becker radio and transponder.

The plane flew very well, with only minor adjustments necessary after the first flight. We attribute this good performance to using the best set of plans that either of us ever saw and following them very carefully. Accurate measuring and cutting makes the difference.

To the people at Sonex, John Bakken and the people at ISU Aircraft and EAA Chapter 407 we say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your help and encouragement. Building this plane has been a rewarding experience.

Elmer W. Smith, Mark L. Edwards
1541 Emerald Dr.
Pocatello Idaho