It's Show Time: AirVenture Oshkosh 2010!
07-25-10

We had an outstanding Open House and Homecoming Fly-In event today, the booth is set-up and we're ready to begin the show tomorrow!

For those not attending AirVenture this year, our offices will be closed until Monday, August 2. We will not be answering the phones or email during this time, however, we will be checking the phone and email for urgent messages, and will reply as necessary, as time allows. We appreciate your patience during the busiest week of our year.

If you are making it to the show this year, a complete schedule of Sonex and AeroConversions events has been posted to the Sonex Events Calendar!

Sonex First Flight: Rick Owens
07-22-10

Congratulations to Rick Owens of Iuka, Mississippi whose AeroVee powered Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 1311) flew for the first time on July 15th! "I've really enjoyed the building experience and now looking forward to flying!" writes Rick. Gold Wings are on the way to Rick!

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Sonex First Flight: Mark Huebbe
07-22-10

Congratulations to Mark Huebbe of Saint Peters, Missouri whose VW powered Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 24) flew for the first time on April 14th! Tom Huebbe, fellow Sonex builder and father to John and Mark Huebbe, acted as test pilot. "The tri-gear Sonex is a blast to fly, climbs very well, and so easy that a blind person could land it," writes Tom. "The Sonex is really sweet." Mark produced a great video documenting the first flight, which can be viewed on YouTube. This video, and another new video of Tom's adventures, have been added to our Sonex Flying Stories page. Gold Wings are on the way to Mark!

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Great Sonex Activities at Arlington 2010; David Weber Wins Reserve Grand Champion!
07-20-10

The gathering of Sonex builders at the Arlington BBQ.

"Amazing, informative, outstanding and rewarding are just a few words that were used to describe the Sonex programs at Arlington 2010," reports Sonex builder David Weber (Sonex SN# 318), who organized Sonex events at the Arlington Fly-In, held July 7-11. "The weather cooperated throughout the week and as a result we had several Sonex’s show up, a record number of builders and a remarkable amount of interested builders."

Two Sonex forums held by David were well attended with standing room only and the picnic was a terrific hit with over 40 people in attendance. To top off all of the excitement of the fly-in, David's plans built Sonex #318 was awarded Reserve Grand Champion for Homebuilt Plans by the Arlington fly-in judges. David wants to thank all of the people who helped him throughout the week with a special thanks to Eric Sheppers who stood with David by his plane for long periods of time answering question after question. "Needless to say, the grass around N924WT was well worn before the end of the show, that Monnett design just keeps attracting the crowds!" writes David.

Sonex Aircraft, LLC would like to extend special thanks to David and his helpers for organizing and hosting another grass roots Sonex Builder event at this year's Arlington Fly-In! You can find more Builders' Events, or submit your own event to our Builders' Events Calendar!

David Weber explains why the Sonex meets Light Sport Aircraft rules in one of two seminars given during the show.	The Sonex girls show off their support with their custom made Sonex shirts which they made at the womens tent during the air show.
This years grand prize winner of the autographed John Monnett book was Sonex legendary Sonex builder Eric Scheppers.	David Weber accepts his award of Reserve Grand Grand Champion - Plans Built for Sonex #318 N924WT.

E-Flight Electric Flight Webinar
Video Now Available Online!
07-14-10

On Tuesday, July 13, Jeremy Monnett (Sonex Aircraft CEO and General Manager) presented a Webinar about the latest developments in the E-Flight Electric Flight research and development project. The webinar is now available as a Video Archive hosted by EAA.

Sonex Aircraft will be exhibiting E-Flight hardware and information in the Aviation Learning Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and will be participating in the AirVenture Electric Aircraft Symposium. Space is still available to register for the Symposium. See our Events Calendar for a detailed schedule of E-Flight events!

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E-Flight Electric Flight Webinar Tomorrow Night! Space is Limited, Sign-Up Now!
07-12-10

EAA is hosting a highly-successful program of Webinars (web based seminars) that feature expert presenters on a variety of aviation topics, and Sonex Aircraft has once again been invited to present. On Tuesday, July 13 at 7pm Central Time, Jeremy Monnett (Sonex Aircraft CEO and General Manager) will present a Webinar about the latest developments in the E-Flight Electric Flight research and development project. The presentation will last approximately 1 hour. Presenters use slides and audio, and audience members can ask questions or be polled for their opinion. Space is limited, so Sign-Up Now!

Sonex Aircraft will also be exhibiting E-Flight hardware and information in the Aviation Learning Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and will be participating in the AirVenture Electric Aircraft Symposium. See our Events Calendar for a detailed schedule.

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AirVenture Events Calendar Updated!
06-03-10

The Calendar of Sonex-related events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 has been updated with the following new items:

• Forum: E-Flight Electric Airframes
• Forum: E-Flight Electric Motor Design and Packaging
• Forum: E-Flight Electric Motor Controllers
• Forum: Onex featured in Homebuilt in Review series
• Electric Aircraft Symposium Panel Discussion
• Forum: Flying Aerobatics in the Sonex

A complete schedule of Sonex and AeroConversions events has been posted to the Sonex Events Calendar! Stay-Tuned to this schedule for additions and changes. Subscribe to our Mailing Lists to receive automated notifications of changes to this schedule!

Planning a Sonex Builder get-together at your campsite, the beer tent, or at a restaurant or hotel during AirVenture? Don't forget to submit the gathering to our Sonex Builders' Events Calendar!

Sonex First Flight: Glenn Hunt
07-08-10

Congratulations to Glenn Hunt of Winchendon, Massachusetts whose AeroVee powered Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 639) flew for the first time on July 2! "Man did it run sweet!" writes Glenn. "Thanks go to my wife Susan, and my family for all of their support during this process. Special thanks go to my mentor Ian Clark for all of his help and guidance, John Lavoie for his support and friendship and CFI Rick Bendel of Monadnock Aviation for ground support. Thanks also to the Sonex factory team - you guys are awesome! " Gold Wings are on the way to Glenn!

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Arlington Airshow Builder Gathering and BBQ
06-30-10

Sonex builder Dave Weber will be hosting the 8th Annual Sonex BBQ at the Arlington Air Show in Arlington, WA, on July 10th. In addition to the BBQ David will be hosting 2 forums on building a Sonex, Friday from noon until 1:00 and Saturday from 9:00 until 10:00 am, check the schedule at the airshow for the forum tent location. More details about this grassroots event and other builder events can be found on our Builder Events page.

Sonex First Flight: David Johnson
06-28-10

Congratulations to David Johnson of West Plains, Missouri whose AeroVee powered Std Gear Sonex (S/N 1289) flew for the first time on June 26! "Sonex 1289, christened Precious Metal (N289J), was flown for the first time today with test pilot Charlie Radford at the controls," writes David. "Bob (chase plane) Mika flew his Sonex and allowed me to ride with him to watch the test flight from the air. I want to send a big thank you to Charlie and Bob for getting 1289 in the air. It was a real thrill to see my project fly for the first time." Gold Wings are on the way to David!

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Sonex First Flight: Rola Cook
06-28-10

Congratulations to Rola Cook of Molalla, Oregon whose Jabiru 3300 powered Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 991) flew for the first time on June 10! Gold Wings are on the way!

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2nd Annual North East Sonex Fly-In
Attracts a Large Crowd!
06-23-10

"We had a good all around turnout at the 2nd Annual North East Sonex
Fly-in, in Keene, NH (EEN)!" reports event organizer Mike Smith (Sonex S/N 439). "Around 30 or so Sonex devotees flew or drove in, plus another 20 or more from the local EAA chapter 1314, the Monadnock Aviation FBO, and off the street."

Attendees came-in from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine to enjoy the Saturday, June 19th celebration of Sonex Aircraft. Four Sonex Aircraft were flown or taxied-in for the event: Aaron Knight (Sonex S/N 1024), Kirk Snader (Waiex S/N W0041), Mike Jones (Sonex S/N 838), Glenn Hunt (Sonex S/N 639), and several rides were given to attendees.

"Thanks to Monadnock Aviation for their cookout efforts, and to Joe Gauthier (DAR) for giving us a great presentation on amateur-built inspections and paperwork." continues Mike.

Sonex Aircraft, LLC would like to extend special thanks to Mike for organizing and hosting another great Sonex Builder event! You can find more Builders' Events, or submit your own event to our Builders' Events Calendar!

Mike Jones' tailwheel Sonex.	Aaron Knight's Sonex with the rest of the event's Sonex Aircraft.
A fly-in attendee wears a big Sonex smile after flying with Aaron Knight.	Glenn Hunt taxied his Sonex, which is almost ready for first flight, to the event from his hangar.
Kirk Snader's Waiex on the NE Sonex Fly-In flight line.	A map on Kirk's glareshield shows his Waiex travels.