Sonex 0773

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Sonex 0773: Pieter Van-Schalkwyk

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Sonex 0773

On September the 14th, (Birthday Gift) my four and a half year project Sonex SN# 773 (N773SX) took to the air. This was the second plane I built with the first one being a Waiex SN# 38 which I flew for 414 hours in about 5 years.
The project was worth every minute and as for the joy and thrill of the first flight, absolutely amazing. I flew for 34 minutes in the pattern and then landed.
To those of you out there still building and looking for motivation to complete your projects, trust me when I say, get on with it, it is worth every minute of the build when you make that first flight. Make it happen folks, make it happen.
To John Monnett and his great staff - not much I can add to what they have accomplished. Thank you Sonex.
To my wife, I see the honey do list on the refrigerator door has grown substantially over the last 4.5 years, if you stop buying me Sonex kits to build I promise I will get to your list. Seriously, thanks for all your help and support.

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Model
Sonex
First Flight Date
September 14, 2016
Engine
AeroVee
Landing Gear
Standard (Taildragger)
Control Stick
Dual

Contact Information

First Name
Pieter
Last Name
Van-Schalkwyk
Original Builder
Pieter Van-Schalkwyk
Phone
YouTube or Other Social

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

Map

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