Sonex Expands Workshop Schedule
10-31-06

Sonex Aircraft, LLC announced today an expanded Workshop schedule for 2007 to meet increased demand for the highly-informative, two-day hands-on seminar. With the addition of a Summer Workshop date, Sonex will be offering four Workshops in 2007, increased from the schedule of three workshops held in past years.

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Sonex Homecoming set for June 9th!
10-23-06

Mark your calendars and start your flight planning for Oshkosh! The official Sonex Aircraft Homecoming Fly-In has been moved to June 9th, 2007. In order to avoid EAA AirVenture Fly-In traffic and better position the event as a pilgrimage for Sonex Builders and prospectives for years to come, the Homecoming will be held in June on an annual basis. Note that there will still be an annual pre-AirVenture Open House Fly-In, set for July 22nd this year.

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Sonex Builder Named VP of ePublishing at AOPA
10-20-06

Sonex builder and pilot Jeff Coffey (S/N 108) has landed a new job as VP of ePublishing for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Sonex learned of this development from Jeff's father: "Jeff is too humble to tell you this himself so allow a proud Dad to do it," explained Mr. Coffey. Jeff and his family will be re-locating to Frederick, Maryland (home of AOPA's headquarters). Congratulations to Jeff from the entire Sonex family!

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Sonex Earns Small Business Success Award
10-19-06

Sonex Aircraft, LLC was presented with a Small Business Success Stories award for Unique Products at a banquet held on October 18, 2006 at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh campus. The 2006 awards, sponsored by Corporate Report Wisconsin magazine, the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh College of Business, and Associated Bank, were presented to small businesses in which creativity and innovation are keys to their success.

This award was earned entirely through significant contributions from a very large group of people… not just the extremely talented and dedicated Sonex staff but the blood, sweat, and tears of manufacturing partners, suppliers and our incredible customers who supply their own hard work to build and fly their dream. Thanks to all for making this possible!

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Sonex First Flight: Gene DiVincenzo
10-19-06

Congratulations are in order for Gene DiVincenzo of North Lima, Ohio, who's AeroVee Powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 37) flew for the first time on October 18. "All went well and it flew great in all respects," remarks Gene. "Thanks to all at Sonex who got me through the building process with a support team that never let me down. From the home front, my wife and family deserve most of the credit for supporting someone with that strange disease to build and fly." Sonex #37 is Gene's second homebuilt aircraft project. Gold Wings are on the way!

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Waiex First Flight: Wendel Waltz
10-18-06

Congratulations to Wendel Waltz of Phoenix, Arizona, who's AeroVee Powered, Standard Gear Waiex (S/N 16) flew for the first time on October 17. A set of Gold Wings are on the way to Wendel!

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Another "Red-Hot" Waiex
10-18-06

Louis Pappas, who's Waiex S/N 31 first flew in June, sent us images of his highly-customized hot orange metallic paint/polish scheme. Notice the two-tone checkerboard stripe!

Sonex Fly-In Sightings
10-18-06

Tony Spicer sent-in images of Tom Dubrouillet's Sonex S/N 259 from the Wilmington, North Carolina Stag Airpark EAA chapter fly-in. Tom flew-in to Stag from York, South Carolina. "He's done an outstanding job on #259 and has one beautiful Sonex!" remarks Spicer. That's pretty high praise coming from the builder of the award-winning Sonex #32.

John Davis (Sonex S/N 523) recently held his 3rd Annual "ASA" Sonex Fly-In in Crossville, Tennessee. John reports having 6 Sonex aircraft fly-in from as far away as New Port Richie in the south to Kalamazoo, Michigan in the north! Approximately 40 Sonex builders and pilots attended the weekend-long event. Fine southern cuisine (including Moon Pies) and a good time was had by all!

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Sonex First Flight: Robert Vossman
10-16-06

A set of Gold Wings are on their way to Robert Vossman of Burnet, Texas, who's Jabiru 2200 Powered, Tri-Gear, Center Stick Sonex (S/N 550) flew for the first time on October 14. The flight was made by Sonex pilot Mike Singleton (S/N 465).

"I want to thank Mike for traveling 200 miles to do this test flight. He is just an all-around great guy," Remarked Robert. "I also want to thank all the people at the Sonex Company for all the help they've given me and for just putting up with me. And of course the Sonex builder/flyer community has given me a huge dose of help and encouragement."

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Sonex First Flight: Jeff Shultz
10-13-06

Congratulations to Jeff Shultz of Dixon, Missouri, who's AeroVee Powered, Standard Gear, Dual Stick Sonex (S/N 604) flew for the first time on October 8. A set of Gold Wings are on the way to Jeff!

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Sonex First Flight: Michael McClellan
10-11-06

Congratulations to Michael McClellan of Valdosta, Georgia, who's Jabiru 3300 Powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 288) flew for the first time this week. A set of Gold Wings are on the way to Michael!

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Sonex First Flight: Mike Jones
10-09-06

Congratulations to Mike Jones of Hudson, Maine! His AeroVee Powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 838) flew for the first time on October 8, piloted by friend and test pilot Al Jenkins. "I can't begin to thank all of you at Sonex enough," remarked Mike. "All the great things being said are absolutely true. The plans and support have been incredible." Your Gold Wings are on the way, Mike!

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Sonex First Flight: Roy Vieira
10-09-06

Congratulations to Roy Vieira of Osoyoos, British Columbia, who's Jabiru 2200 Powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 360) flew for the first time on October 5. A set of Gold Wings are on the way to Roy!

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Metal Illness Featured on Ultraflight Cover!
10-05-06

Lindy-Award-winning Sonex S/N 9 "Metal Illness", built and owned by Sonex Aircraft, LLC employee Kerry Fores, graces the cover of the November issue of Ultraflight Magazine. Look for it on newsstands or in your mail box in mid-October! Kerry won a Bronze Lindy for his beautiful scratch-built Sonex at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006.

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Sonex Aircraft, LLC Celebrates Sale of 1,000th Sonex Plans Set
10-04-06

Sonex Aircraft, LLC announced today the sale of Sonex Plans Serial Number 1,000, marking a significant milestone for our company. Rick Cavett of Ridgeland, Mississippi recently purchased a Sonex Complete Airframe Kit and was issued Plans number 1,000. Congratulations to Rick for being a part of this milestone and for purchasing one of the most popular kit aircraft available in the market today. Thanks go out to all of our customers, suppliers, employees, friends, and family who continue to make Sonex Aircraft one of the most successful businesses in the sport aviation industry!

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Sonex Aircraft in the News: Drew Waterworth's Waiex Featured in November Sport Aviation
10-03-06

The first customer-built Waiex to be completed and flown, Drew Waterworth's S/N 24, is featured in an 11-page feature article in the October issue of EAA's Sport Aviation magazine. The article, titled "A Red-Hot Waiex", includes many beautiful photographs of Drew's custom Apple Kandy Red paint job with iridescent prismatic flames. Congratulations to Drew for earning well-deserved recognition of his gorgeous showpiece of an aircraft!

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Just In Time for the Holiday Season: Sonex Gift Certificates and Wish Lists Now Available!
10-02-06

Two new features have been added to the Sonex Web Store, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Web Store customers now have the ability to keep and distribute Wish Lists, and Sonex Web Store Gift Certificates are now available. All Web Store customers can add items to their own wish list, which can be saved and managed over multiple Web Store visits. Wish lists can be sent via email to your friends and loved ones, or you can individually send a link for any Web Store product to anyone. Gift certificates from $10 to $5,000 can be purchased and sent as an E-Card, or via regular mail, to that special Sonex Aircraft builder in your life!

Sonex First Flight: Wesley Ragle
09-25-06

Congratulations to Wes Ragle of Weatherford, Texas, who's VW Powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 664) flew for the first time on September 23. The first flight was made by Kevin Ross, a friend and RV pilot who Wes has asked to be his test pilot. The Sonex handling qualities earned high praise from Kevin on that initial flight and Kevin commented several times about the smoothness of the AeroVee engine. A set of Gold Wings are on the way to Wes!

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October Sonex Workshop is Full
09-22-06

Registration is closed for the October 7-8 Sonex Aircraft Workshop. Registration is still available for the February 3-4, 2007 Workshop. Sign-up early to reserve your spot, as interest in Sonex Aircraft and demand for our workshops continues to grow!

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Sonex Participates in Committee to Protect Amateur-Building Privileges
09-15-06

On Wednesday and Thursday September 6th and 7th, Sonex Aircraft, LLC CEO Jeremy Monnett participated in the first meeting of the FAA's Amateur-Built Aviation Rulemaking Committee, held in Chicago. With mounting concern over builder-assist programs that may be stepping over the 51 percent line without adequate customer involvement, the FAA has assembled this committee including 17 representatives of government, general-aviation groups, and aircraft kit manufacturers to examine the problem and propose solutions that will preserve the rights of amateur builders.

"Sonex Aircraft was pleased to participate in this work group," said Monnett. "We are confident that the talent assembled in this committee will be able to come up with both short and long-term solutions to address any FAA concerns about the future of the highly successful Amateur-Built Aircraft Rules."

During lasts week's meeting the group broadly agreed on its interest to preserve the original language and intent of the amateur-building regulations, and that its focus should be on the trend of builder or commercial assistance circumventing the intent of the regulations and thereby performing the majority of the construction tasks on behalf of the customer. Sonex Aircraft, LLC is committed to preserving the current privileges of amateur builders in the United States.

The committee's next meeting is scheduled to take place in November in Washington, D.C.

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Throttle Quadrant ST Now Available
09-08-06

Designed for use in a center-cockpit control column, The AeroConversions Throttle Quadrant ST features a placarded backing plate, angled control arm for instrument panel clearance, and dual control grips for authoritative control from both sides of the cockpit. While the standard AeroConversions Throttle Quadrant is intended for mounting on the cockpit wall, the Throttle Quadrant ST is perfectly suited for use in a Sonex or Waiex Sport Trainer configuration.

All AeroConversions Throttle Quadrants feature an adjustable friction knob and an optional push-pull mixture control bracket, integrated pull cable-end fitting, and an open-backed design for easy installation and mounting. The Throttle Quadrant ST is affordably priced at $85.00

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