Sonex Holds 39th Builder Workshop!
05-08-08

Sonex Aircraft, LLC hosted its 39th Sonex Aircraft Builders' Workshop seminar to an enthusiastic crowd of current and potential homebuilders during the weekend of May 3-4. Another large group of builders were in attendance and, included in the group, were delegations from as far abroad as Brazil and Poland! The weather afforded several opportunities for Sonex Aircraft fly-by's, the group constructed sample Sonex metalworking projects, received detailed informational sessions about Sonex, Waiex and Xenos Aircraft, engine options, AeroConversions products, and all other aspects of building, owning and operating Sonex Aircraft. Guest speakers included Charlie Becker, of EAA headquarters staff, and Bob Mackey, administrator of the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan.

The Sonex Aircraft Workshop continues to be an extremely valuable experience for our builders, saving them time, money and answering many frequently asked questions in the building process. Sonex Builder Workshops are held several times per year at the Sonex Aircraft, LLC facilities in Oshkosh, WI, and kit discount incentives are offered for attendees. Our next Sonex Workshop will be held October 4-5, 2008. Sign-up Today!

Workshop attendees introduce themselves and describe their previous building experiences during the Workshop's opening session. Many Sonex Workshop attendees are first-time builders.	John Monnett treats attendees to some fly-by's with the AeroVee powered Sonex Sport Acro despite light Saturday morning rain.
Sonex employee Kerry Fores answers questions about his Jabiru 3300 powered "Metal Illness" before climbing-in for fly-by's.	Workshop attendees pore over every detail of Sonex factory prototype and customer-built aircraft during the workshop.
Attendees watch as Kerry fires-up to go flying.	Airport grass is reflected in the highly-polished skin of "Metal Illness" during high-speed fly-by's.
A great view of the sleek and attractive Waiex Y-Tail during a high-speed fly-by.	The Waiex in a slow-flight demonstration considered by many attendees to be more impressive the all of the weekend's high-speed passes.
Local builder and part-time Sonex employee Wayne Daniels taxis-in after fly-by's with his Sonex "Purple Haze."	Wayne's Sonex is mobbed by workshop attendees eager for a closer look.
Threatened by all the attention being given to "Purple Haze," "Metal Illness" snorts air show smoke in an impressive display of power and dominance.	Jeremy Monnett answers some questions after having great fun flying the Sport Trainer on Saturday evening.
Attendees begin their Sonex metalworking projects to learn the skills necessary to build their own fire-breathing hot rods for the sky.	A team of Sonex Aircraft workshop attendees put the last few rivets into their Sonex workshop project.
Falcon Insurance VP Bob Mackey speaks to attendees about insuring their Sonex Aircraft.
Jeremy instructs Sonex's hand-riveting technique for main spar assembly 5/32" solid rivets.	Attendees learn the ins-and-outs of Sonex technical documentation using sample plans for their workshop metalworking project.
John describes turtle deck installation during his building tips and project organization session.	John details Sonex-specific wing and tail construction techniques for workshop attendees.

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Sonex First Flight: Marc Sanders
04-28-08

Congratulations to Marc Sanders of Edgerton, Kansas, whose VW powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 877) flew for the first time on April 26. "It flies as advertised!" commented Marc. "Many thanks to Bob Mika, Charlie Radford and Sonex for all their help." Gold Wings are on the way to Marc!

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Sonex First Flight: Rod Panzer
04-24-08

Congratulations to Rod Panzer of Vacaville, California, whose AeroVee powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 817) flew for the first time on April 21. "I couldn't believe how perfectly flawlessly it tracked, flew, and landed... I was ecstatic with the performance," commented Rod. "Thank you for all your help and GREAT SERVICE.  I've been like a kid for 2 years building this wonderful kit. I highly tout it to anyone who's willing to listen." Gold Wings are on the way to Rod!

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Sonex First Flight: Frank Basile
04-21-08

Congratulations to Frank Basile of Locust Grove, Georgia, whose AeroVee powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 947) flew for the first time on April 16. "Many thanks to Marty and Quin Kettlewell, Ralph Fadner, Dee Child and Ken Holsten who helped me on this project," wrote Frank. "Kerry [Sonex technical support], your help and support was great. What a plane!!!" Gold Wings are on the way to Frank!

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Sonex First Flight: Bob Arthurs
04-21-08

Congratulations to Bob Arthurs of Kurtistown, Hawaii and Elkhart, Indiana (aircraft built in Elkhart), whose AeroVee powered, Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 830) flew for the first time on April 16. "It climbed like a banshee at 85. That VW engine must be on steroids," remarked Bob. "I was one giddy guy!" Gold Wings are on the way to Bob!

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Build Faster, Smarter and More Economically with New Sonex Workshop Incentives!
04-16-08

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to announce deepened Sonex and Waiex kit discount incentives for attendance of Sonex Aircraft Workshops! Beginning with the May 3-4, 2008 Sonex Aircraft Workshop, attendees of Sonex Workshops who purchase a Sonex or Waiex Complete Airframe Kit with Pre-Assembled Main Wing Spars and Machined Angle Component Kit upgrades will receive a $1,000 discount if purchase is made within 30 days of workshop attendance.

The Sonex Aircraft Workshop continues to be an extremely valuable experience for our builders, saving them time, money and answering many frequently asked questions in the building process. This deepened Workshop Attendance Incentive extends the tremendous value already offered to customers purchasing Sonex, Waiex and Xenos Complete Airframe Kits, to those wishing to upgrade their kits with the very popular Pre-Assembled Main Wing Spar and Machined Angle Component Kit options. These kit upgrades can save many hours of build time, and combined with new Workshop Attendance Incentives, Sonex and Waiex builders can now build faster, smarter and more economically than ever before!

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