Sonex 0218

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Sonex 0218: Greg McCarthy

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Sonex 0218

Sonex #0218 successfully test flown by Mr Will Quint (Flight Instructor and Ace Test Pilot, Bendigo Flying Club) - #0218 (Regn 19-1654) took to the skies like a homesick angel. Huge thanks to Rod Shearer - Australia's best LAME for sticking with me and the project throughout. Big thanks to Linda Beilharz CFI and Col Hokin (Flight Instructor and Second Ace Test Pilot), Bendigo Flying Club, for instruction and successful gaining of RA-Aus Pilot Certificate. Huge thanks to Helen, Laura and Rachel McCarthy for all the family support over the 19 years of building. Another huge thanks Marjie James - Ace Sonex Support Crew - for all the accommodation, meals, washing, sewing and general good company. Big thanks to all the other family and friends who supported throughout. Finally a big thanks to Kerry, John, Betty, Mark and all the others at Sonex for great plans, great design, technical support and general good will over the years - as Kerry would say - Blue Skies!

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Model
Sonex
First Flight Date
November 15, 2019
Engine
Jabiru 3300
Landing Gear
Tricycle
Control Stick
Dual

Contact Information

First Name
Greg
Last Name
McCarthy
Original Builder
Greg McCarthy
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Services Offered

EAA Technical Counselor
No
EAA Flight Advisor
No
Transition Training
No
Pre-Buy Inspections
No
Annual Inspections
No
First Flights/Flight Testing
No

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