Happy Holidays from Sonex!
12-24-08

Sonex Aircraft will have our annual "holiday shutdown" for year-end inventory and facility maintenance from Wed, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd, re-opening for regular business operations on Monday, January 5th.

Phones will not be answered and shipments will not be made during this period. E-mails to the company will continue to be checked and responded to, but delayed responses can be expected during this period.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Sonex Aircraft, LLC!

Sonex Distributor in Brazil Offers Workshop Travel Package
12-15-08

Sonex Brasil, a new foreign distributor of Sonex and AeroConversions products, is offering an opportunity for Brazilian pilots to attend the February 7-8, 2009 Sonex Builder’s Workshop as part of a travel package including air fare, hotel and ground transportation. Additionally, Sonex Brasil has established its own discount structure on Sonex and AeroConversions products for Brazilian customers who attend. For full details, go to: www.sonexbrasil.com.br

E-Flight Initiative Reaches Major Milestone!
12-12-08

The E-Flight design team has reached a major milestone in the development of the E-Flight Electric Powerplant System! On December 4, 2008 the E-Flight system was successfully run under load with a test club propeller achieving 2800 RPM, a major benchmark RPM goal demonstrating the system's ability to provide the power necessary for flight. See the video at: AeroConversions.com/e-flight

Sonex Holiday Shutdown Schedule
12-12-08

Sonex Aircraft will have our annual "holiday shutdown" for year-end inventory and facility maintenance from Wed, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd, re-opening for regular business operations on Monday, January 5th.

Phones will not be answered and shipments will not be made during this period. Please arrange to have all your year-end orders in as soon as possible so Sonex can ensure you will have the parts needed to progress on your project through the holidays. E-mails to the company will continue to be checked and responded to, but delayed responses can be expected during this period.

Special EAA Eagle Hangar Banquet Opportunity for February Sonex Workshop Attendees!
12-08-08

Space is still available for the February 7-8 Sonex Aircraft Builder Workshop, so sign-up today! February Workshop attendees receive a special treat: an opportunity to attend the EAA Chapter 252 annual banquet, held in the awe-inspiring EAA AirVenture Museum Eagle Hangar facility. Dining in the Eagle Hangar, among legendary warbirds is a privilege usually reserved for EAA board members or other VIP guests!

Catered Dinner by LaSure’s at 7:00 pm: Carved Prime Rib and Turkey and all the trimmings! Come & join us for a memorable evening with Aviators, Airplanes, Food & Fun! Win great Door Prizes, and participate in the “Silent Auction” of Aviation Items!

Master of Ceremonies: John Monnett. Invited guests and aviation legends include: Paul & Audrey Poberezny, Gene & Dorothy Chase, Norm & Loretta Petersen, Bill Brennand, Munsil Williams.

Download Banquet_Flyer_2009.pdf (144kb PDF File) for more information!

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Sonex Aircraft Versatility and Value Featured in Aviator's Hotline Light Edition
12-05-08

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 from "Right Seat with Tony Spicer." Whether your idea of fun is flying aerobatics, soaring, cross countries, or doing your part for Homeland Security by patrolling the local lakes for U-boats, Sonex Aircraft will fill your Sport Pilot mission!

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Sonex First Flight: Michael Crowder
12-02-08

Congratulations to Michael Crowder of Cary, North Carolina whose Jabiru 3300 powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 293) flew for the first time on November 26. "Boy this airplane climbs like crazy!" writes Michael. "I had only two people to witness the event, which was nice. One of those is Wayne Andrews (Sonex #35), my hanger mate,  who I must thank for all his encouragement. I've also got to thank John Davis and Robert Eley, from the ASA for all their encouragement over the years. I've developed a close friendship with Peter van Schalkwyk and Robert Frost that has really motivated me. The Sonex community is the best!" Gold Wings are on the way to Michael!

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E-Flight Initiative Progress Update Posted
11-28-08

The Sonex E-Flight Initiative design team is still hard-at-work on E-Flight research and development projects and much progress has been made since the last update posted in April, 2008. See a summary of the team's progress to-date, along with new videos, images and information at: AeroConversions.com/e-flight

John Monnett's EAA Sport Aviation Hall of Fame Keynote Address Video Online
11-20-08

Sonex Aircraft, LLC Founder and President John Monnett was given the honor of presenting the keynote address at the 2008 EAA Sport Aviation Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Himself a 2001 EAA Homebuilder's Hall of Fame Inductee, John spoke of the wonderment of aviation and the EAA, the need for the recruitment of more new pilots, the ever increasing need for more efficient aircraft, and the need for EAA to embrace soaring as an addition to its many diverse groups of recreational aviation divisions. Find out more about John Monnett and watch his keynote address on our Meet the Sonex Team page.

Sonex Serial Number 1 Gets a Facelift
11-20-08

The first Sonex Aircraft prototype to fly, Sonex Serial Number 1, or “SX-1” has recently received a facelift. A fresh coat of “Sonex Yellow” paint, a new tan Leather Upholstery Package, and an upgrade to the newest AeroConversions accessories including the AeroConversions Trim System and Throttle Quadrant has updated the versatile workhorse to match the stunning good-looks of the rest of the Sonex factory fleet of prototypes. SX-1 was originally flown in 1998 as a Jabiru 2200 powered, center-stick taildragger. It is the bare-aluminum aircraft featured in the earliest chapters of The Sonex Story DVD. The aircraft has since pioneered the dual-stick control configuration, the Jabiru 3300 engine installation, the transition from steam gauges to all-digital instruments, and most recently has served as a seaplane, flying with a pair of amphibious floats. SX-1 is the aircraft that “started it all,” and it’s only fitting that it receives a brand-new look in the year of its 10th anniversary!

Sonex Postcard from Copperstate
11-19-08

Sonex Pilots Eric Scheppers (Sonex S/N 250, red aircraft pictured at right) and Dennis Burton (Sonex S/N 691, yellow and polished aluminum at right) recently made the trip to the 2008 Copperstate Fly-In at Casa Grande Arizona, and reported much interest in Sonex Aircraft from show attendees. Eric performed fly-bys for the show crowd and handed-out Sonex brochures to all who were interested (Eric pictured at-right pointing-out key portions of the Sonex literature to an interested show-goer). Our special thanks goes to Eric and Dennis for representing Sonex Aircraft, LLC as part of the growing grass-roots Sonex community!

Sonex First Flight: Frank Smith
11-19-08

Congratulations to Frank Smith of Santa Maria, California who recently reported the July 9, 2008 first flight of his AeroVee powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 348). "This wonderful aircraft flies beautifully," reports Frank. Gold Wings are on the way!

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