Space Still Available for June 1-2 Workshop:
Fly a Sonex Aircraft While You're Here!
05-15-13

Space is still available for our next Sonex Builders Workshop, scheduled for June 1-2, 2013 here at the Sonex factory in Oshkosh. The $200 registration fee is available for credit toward your plans or kit purchase. A number of kit discounts are also available only for workshop attendees and their guests. Don't miss your chance to save a tremendous amount of money and time with these workshop discount opportunities.

Sonex Aircraft Flying Opportunities Available!
A limited number of slots are available for “Basic Aircraft Familiarization” flights during our June Workshop as part of the new T-Flight Transition Training program! Qualified workshop attendees can register to receive 1/2 hour of familiarization flight training on either Saturday or Sunday, or may extend their travel plans to receive training during the days prior to, or following the Workshop weekend. 1/2 hour of ground instruction will also be provided.

Program and registration information can be found on the T-Flight home page. For more information and to inquire about scheduling opportunities, contact T-Flight@SonexAircraft.com or call 920-231-8297

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Sonex Flying Stories:
AeroVee to the Extreme with Gary Motley
05-15-13

With so many Sonex-related videos available on YouTube, we can't possibly keep-up with it all on this web site. We do our best to post videos that are inspiring to other Sonex Aircraft builders, or that show-off the capabilities of our products particuarly well.

This new video from Gary Motley, "Sonex Aerobatics; lots of spins and flight atop the Colorado Continental Divide," certainly checks-off both criteria, showing his AeroVee powered Sonex through several aerobatic manuevers and in cruise flight at 14,000 ft over the Rockies. "Perhaps some of these videos of an Aerovee powered Sonex at extremes of the flying envelope might help," wrote Gary, to which we say "Keep 'em coming!"

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Sonex Flying Stories:
Spring Sonex Flying with Craig Ritson
05-14-13

Sonex builder Craig Ritson has been experimenting with external GoPro video camera mounts and some fun flying with his Jabiru 2200 powered Sonex# 540, with some great results. Craig's story is inspiring, in that he was able to construct his Sonex despite serious permanent injuries to his arm and hand. Check-out the fruits of his labor in his most-recent video, "Sonex Spring Flight," which is a beautiful combination of fun flying, great evening light, and an inspirational sound track. You can see more great video from Craig, and many others, on our Sonex Flying Stories page!

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Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation Established:
Transition Training Syllabus Released
05-10-13

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to report the establishment of a national type club for the Sonex line of aircraft, the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation. In alignment with NTSB recommendations for the improvement of Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft safety, the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation was founded as a type club to promote safety and education in building and operating Sonex aircraft. With this announcement comes the release of a Sonex Aircraft Transition Training Syllabus as a joint publication of Sonex Aircraft, LLC and the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation. The Syllabus will be utilized in the new Sonex T-Flight Transition Training Program, and is available for download from both Sonex and the SBPF.

Read More in Today's Official Press Release!

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Sonex First Flight: Terry Holek
05-08-13

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Sonex First Flight: Kip Anderson
05-08-13

Congratulations to Kip Anderson of Titusville, Florida whose standard gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 809) flew for the first time on April 26th! "With Test Pilot Kip at the controls, [the aircraft] broke the bonds of earth and took to the heavens like a homesick angel," writes Kip. "This is the flight I have been waiting for since I was about 8 years old after reading a book by Chuck Yeager on test piloting. The biggest item on my bucket list has been checked off and now I have 39 hours to continue flight testing before I can take others up to experience the great little Sonex." Gold Wings are on the way to Kip!

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Sonex Offers T-Flight Transition Training Program! 05-06-13

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is proud to announce the new T-Flight Transition Training Program, offering type-specific transition flight training for the Sonex line of aircraft. Sonex has recently been issued an FAA Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) authorizing Sonex Aircraft, LLC to provide training for pilots building, buying or considering a Sonex design. The FAA, NTSB, Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA), EAA and others have identified transition training as a key component to improving safety in the Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft fleet, and transition training in the form of dual instruction given by a CFI is an increasingly common requirement to obtain insurance for homebuilt aircraft.

"We are extremely excited to be offering this service to the Sonex pilot community," remarks Sonex CEO Jeremy Monnett. "Increasing the safety of Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft and the worldwide Sonex fleet has always been a high priority for us here at Sonex. The timing is right to put the pieces together in creating this program, offering professional and thorough transition training with Certified Flight Instructors"

Through the Sonex T-Flight Transition Training Program, students have the opportunity to experience training at the Sonex Aircraft, LLC factory in Oshkosh, WI. Ground and flight instruction (dual instruction only) is available in the Sonex factory prototype aircraft that are most appropriate to students’ needs, given by Sonex Aircraft’s own Certified Flight Instructors. Per FAA LODA requirements, the training is for aircraft familiarization and transition purposes only. Student applicants must already hold a pilot certificate with appropriate category and class rating, as well as any required endorsements.

For full details, package pricing, and registration information, visit the Sonex T-Flight Transition Training Program home page.

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You're Invited:
Sonex Builder's Workshop, June 1-2, 2013!
04-30-13

Space is still available for our next Sonex Builders Workshop, scheduled for June 1-2, 2013 here at the Sonex factory in Oshkosh. The $200 registration fee is available for credit toward your plans or kit purchase. A number of kit discounts are also available only for workshop attendees and their guests. Don't miss your chance to save a tremendous amount of money and time with these workshop discount opportunities.

Catch the Action from the Spring, 2013 Workshop:
Read a full report from our last Workshop, March 2-3, and learn what's in-store for your June, 2013 Summer Workshop experience, on our web site News Archive.

Beat the Rush: Buy Now!
Note that there is no penalty for purchasing plans and/or kits in advance of the workshop. You receive the same discounts at the end of the workshop and you'll be first in line ahead of what we expect will be a strong list of post-workshop kit and engine orders.

Get a 10 Percent Discount on Workshop Tools from Wicks Aircraft Supply!
Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering a 10 percent discount on tools purchased for use at Sonex Builder's Workshops! Just mention your planned attendance of the Workshop when placing your order. Wicks can even ship your tools directly to Sonex Aircraft, LLC in anticipation of your arrival! See the Workshop Tools List on our Workshops web page. Wicks can also fill your Sonex Aircraft Hardware Kit needs once you begin building.

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Sonex First Flight: Necip Ulku
04-22-13

Congratulations to Necip Ulku of Ankara, Turkey whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1240) flew for the first time on April 20th! "We are very happy to build and fly such a beautiful plane," writes Necip. Gold Wings are on the way!

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Sun 'n Fun Report: Sonex Aircraft Forums and Florida Sonex Association Fly-In Well Attended!
04-19-13

Sonex Aircraft had another successful showing at the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, FL, conducting informational forums once again for the 2013 show, along with a very successful new builder fly-in event hosted by the Florida Sonex Association!

Sonex leaders John, Betty and Jeremy Monnett traveled to Lakeland for the show with John and Jeremy conducting three forums on Thursday and Friday that attracted interest from a wide-range of prospective Sonex Aircraft customers. Forums covered topics including the Sonex, Waiex, Xenos and Onex aircraft designs, the AeroVee and AeroInjector, and the SubSonex jet aircraft research & development project.

The Monnetts hosted a Sonex Builder Happy Hour event at Sun 'n Fun's Sunset Grill again this year. The Thursday afternoon event attracted several current and prospective builders and a great time was had by all. On Friday evening, the Monnetts participated in another meeting of the Aircraft Kit Industry Association, as AKIA continues to move forward on several industry initiatives.

The week was punctuated by the first annual Florida Sonex Association "Spring Sonex Fest" on Saturday, April 13th at the Zephyrhills Airport, just a 35 minute drive from Sun 'n Fun grounds. This event was the first of what the FSA hopes will become a series of "Member Pilot Home Airport Fly-In's," which are sponsored by FSA member pilots and friends at their home base airport. "I would like to say a special 'Thank You' to my wife Anna, Mike Hartsung, Onex & Sonex pilot/Builder Jim Wright, Jack & Beth Leidenheimer, Ted Weis, Ted Corberly and Vincent Risalvato," writes FSA founder Mike January. "We could not have done this without their support."

The Zephyrhills event attracted over 96 guests and 15 aircraft: 7 Sonex, 4 Waiex, 1 Onex and 3 other aircraft types. The event brought together the FSA members and future builders from around the state of Florida and as far away as Canada, with Canadian visitors Bill Bryan and his wife Alice winning a gift certificate for free attendance of a Sonex Builder Workshop! The longest Sonex Aircraft flight into the event was Kip Laurie from Atlanta who was down for Sun 'n Fun with his Waiex.

John, Betty and Jeremy Monnett also were in attendance at the event, and enjoyed connecting with FSA members and prospective builders. "Everyone in attendance thought that it was exciting to meet and talk with the people behind the company," writes Mike. "Thank you John, Betty and Jeremy for making this a very memorable day."

"Our events cannot happen without the support of the local builders, pilots and the community in which they are held," continues Mike January. "The Airport Management was excellent, very professional, and we hope to hold a larger event there in the future. Zephyrhills Airport and the city are one of the friendliest airports and communities we have had the pleasure of holding one of our events at. If you’re ever down that way stop in to ZPH and say hello to everyone."

Sonex Aircraft, LLC would like to extend a huge Thank You to Mike January, FSA members and Zephyrhills Airport management for making this grass-roots Sonex Builder Event such a great success, and an event that will hopefully become an annual Sun 'n Fun tradition for Sonex Aircraft enthusiasts!

Sonex builders gather with the Monnetts at the Sunset Grill on Sun 'n Fun grounds for a happy hour event on Thursday.	John Monnett gives a forum to Sun 'n Fun attendees about the AeroVee Engine Kit, AeroInjector and other AeroConversions prodcuts.
The Florida Sonex Association "Spring Sonex Fest" at Zephyrhills Airport attracted 12 Sonex, Waiex and Onex aircraft and over 96 guests.
(L to R) FSA founder Mike January and his wife Anna with Betty, Jeremy and John Monnett.	FSA members and airport management did an excellent job planning for the event, with plenty of shade, seating and food available.
Kip Laurie (blue shirt) shows-off his Waiex to Zephyrhills attendees.	Early Sonex builder and friend to all, Wayne Andrews, rolls-out on the Zephyrhills runway.
Florida Sonex Association founder Mike January on the wing of his AeroVee powered Waiex.	Jim Wright departs Zephyrhills in his "Yellow Jacket" Onex, which attracted a lot of attention throughout the day.

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Sonex Aircraft in the News:
Onex Featured on Kitplanes July Cover!
04-17-13

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is extremely pleased and excited to report that the Onex single-place, folding-wing aircraft design is prominently featured in the July, 2013 issue of Kitplanes Magazine! The Tri-Gear Onex prototype, piloted by Sonex CEO Jeremy Monnett, is featured on the magazine's cover, with a feature story starting on page 6 inside. The 8-page article, "Onex: 85% scale equals 100% fun," is a flight review covering both Tri-Gear and Standard Gear Onex prototypes, written by LeRoy Cook from a refreshing "grass roots" homebuilder perspective. The magazine will be in mailboxes soon, and will be available to subscribers on the Kitplanes web site.

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