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A tremendous grass-roots network of builders' groups and organizations have formed since Sonex's founding in 1998. These builders' groups provide invaluable camraderie and peer support, while also hosting numerous fly-in events across the country and around the globe. This page serves as a Directory of Builder Organizations as well as a Calendar of Builders' Events.
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Builder Organizations Directory

If you are establishing a new Sonex Builder Organization, or would like to change information in your organization's listing below, please contact Sonex Aircraft, LLC!

Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation
www.SonexFoundation.org

The Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation is a national type club for builders and pilots of Sonex Aircraft designs founded to promote safety and education in building and operating Sonex aircraft. The Foundation, in conjunction with Sonex Aircraft LLC, has published a Flight Training Syllabus for Transition Training in Sonex Aircraft.

Read more about the Foundation in our Official Press Release.

Events:
The Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation will be participating in the inaugeral Great Lakes Sonex Fly-In, to be held in June.

American Sonex Association
www.AmericanSonexAssociation.org

The American Sonex Association was founded by Sonex builder John Davis in September of 2004 as a way to provide the Southeast with a place to look at, fly in, and talk about the Sonex Aircraft. The entire purpose of the ASA is to provide help, encouragement, and special tools to Sonex builders where ever they might reside.

Events:
The ASA's flagship event is the annual Crossville Fly-In, held in October every year. The Association also hosts the annual North Carolina Spring Fling fly-in.

Florida Sonex Association
www.FloridaSonex.com

The Florida Sonex Association was founded in 2008 by Sonex builder Mike January to provide a safe and fun filled membership within Florida and surrounding states, to encourage their flying members to sponsor FSA fly-in events at their home airports, provide assistance to Sonex Aircraft pilots and builders in need if they become stranded or need assistance in construction within the state of Florida, as well as all member states and Canada (members who reside part-time in Florida, as well as other locations).

Events:
The FSA's flagship event is their annual Dunnellon Fly-In, held in November. The Association also hosts the annual Zephyrhills Fly-In, timed to provide an oustanding Sonex event for Sun 'n Fun attendees. In addition, the FSA members host several smaller "Member Home Airport" events throughout the year.

SonexAus (Australia)
SonexAus.wikispaces.com

SonexAus supports the owners and builders of the Sonex family of homebuilt aircraft. It aims to promote the building of Sonex aircraft as a recreational and educational pursuit and to advocate for the interests of Sonex owners and builders. SonexAus provides a wide range of practical assistance, information and social activities and flyins for the benefit of members and friends. SonexAus will maintain appropriate and effective working relationships and affiliations with SAAA, RAAus, AOPA and other relevant organisations and, if required, represents the interests of Sonex owners and builders with relevant government regulators.

Events:
SonexAus hosts an annual fly-in at Yarrawonga as their flagship event. SonexAus also is an exhibitor, and holds their annual meeting at the Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) National Convention (Natfly). Additional SonexAus events and fly-ins are organized throughout the year.

SonexEuro (Europe)
SonexEuro.wikispaces.com

SonexEuro was founded in 2012 by UK builder Steve Moody to build the Sonex community across all of Europe.

Events:
No SonexEuro events have been scheduled at this time.
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Builders' Events Calendar

The following events are being held by Sonex Aircraft builders and are a great way to network and see other builders' projects. To submit your event to this calendar, send us an email. Feel free to submit pictures of previous events of the same type to be included on this page.

Please note that Sonex Aircraft, LLC will generally not be attending these events. To see factory aircraft and displays, view the Sonex Aircraft, LLC Company Events Calendar. Also note that Sonex Aircraft, LLC has no ownership or affiliation with any associations or type clubs advertising events on this page.

February 16-17, 2013: SonexAus Yarrawonga Fly-In
Yarrawonga Airport (YYWG) Victoria, Australia

It’s on again this year, based at Peter and Ann McLean’s Hangar at Yarrawonga. BBQ lunch on arrival Saturday. Dinner at Kelly’s Hotel Saturday night. BBQ breakfast before departure on Sunday. Plenty of accommodation options in town so book yours direct through http://www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au/

No on-field camping but plenty of tie down space. There will be those with cars happy to help you get to and from your accommodation and plenty of opportunities to view and fly Sonex aircraft and talk to builders.

Contact: SonexAus Australian Builders' Group
http://sonexaus.wikispaces.com

March 29-30, 2013: SonexAus Gathering & Annual Meeting at NATFLY
Temora Airport (YTEM) New South Wales, Australia

The SonexAus Australian Builders' Group will once again hold their annual meeting and gathering at the Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) National Convention (Natfly) at Temora in New South Wales, Australia.

Contact: SonexAus Australian Builders' Group
http://sonexaus.wikispaces.com

April 13, 2013: Florida Sonex Assocation Spring Sonex Fest
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport (KZPH) Zephyrhills, FL

The Florida Sonex Association will be holding their First Member Home Airport "Spring Sonex Fest" on April 13, 2013 from 10am to 5pm at Zephyrhills Airport. This event is a great opportunity for Sun 'n Fun attendees to get a break from the busy Saturday crowds and learn more about Sonex Aircraft! Zephyrhills Airport is just a 35 minute drive from Lakeland: Get Directions!

Note: Registration is Required at the FSA web site so that event organizers and airport management can have enough food, refreshments, shade and other facilities prepared.

Join the FSA for a casual spring gathering of the FSA at the Zephyrhills Airport (ZPH) on Saturday the 19th of April From 10:00AM to 5:00 PM. Come Say Hello to our very special guests John, Betty and Jeremy Monnett of Sonex Aircraft, LLC who will be stopping by after completing their Forums at Sun-n-Fun.

Talk with fellow Sonex pilots and Builders located on the field. Aircraft are signing up as you read this. This is the first, of hopefully, many planned FSA Pilot Home Airport events to be held throughout Florida in the future. Lunch will be made available from a local company located on the field.

Special fuel rates will be available to all current FSA Pilot Members who fly-in and wish to refuel during the event hours.

The Florida Sonex Association is a guest at ZPH and due to limited space and facilities we are requiring participants to pre-register so that total attendee information can be provided to the Airport Manager and arrangements can be finalized for food, shelter, facilities and activities. There is currently no limit to the attendance numbers allowed however, this could change. Please help us by registering now to help us better plan.

To register and find out more visit the FSA Website at: www.floridasonex.com

Download the Event Flyer!

Contact: Mike January
Email: mike@floridasonex.com

May 11, 2013: 4th Annual North Carolina Spring Fling
Siler City Municipal Airport (5W8) Siler City, NC

On Saturday May 11, 2013 we are planning to meet at Siler City Municipal Airport (5W8) this year. We thought that a change in Venue would be a good idea and give people an opportunity to see another great airport in North Carolina.

Please mark your calendars and go to the registration page to register so that we can get an indication for food, drinks and parking. Register on the ASA events page at: http://www.americansonexassociation.org/events/index.html

If any of you out there would like to add to the content of the day please send me a note and I will be glad to add you to the agenda. After all these events are intended to share ideas and information.

Contact: Pete Van Schalkwyk
Email: shaypete@gmail.com

May 25, 2013: Midwest Sonex Fly-In
Billard Airport (KTOP) Topeka, KS

Circle Saturday, May 25 for this years' Midwest Sonex Fly In. We will be at Billard Airport (TOP) in Topeka, Kansas this year. A new location, new aircraft, new faces more fun.

Schedule as-follows:
8:00-9:00: Arrive at KTOP - Sonex Aircraft Park at Air Explorer's Hangar.

9:00-10:00: Meet new builders and pilots.

10:00-11:00: General Building Tips session, Door Prize Drawing.

11:00-1:00: Sonex Smile Rides and BBQ Lunch at Miami Co.

1:00-3:00: Return to KTOP.

More information, including aircraft parking diagrams, available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32288421@N06/sets/72157633300951716/

Contact: Bob Mika
Email: RMikaaia@aol.com

June 1, 2013: 10th Annual NorCal Sonex Fly-In at Rio Linda
Rio Linda Airport (L36) Rio Linda, CA

June 1 is the date this year. This should help the Northwest contingent encounter better weather and hopefully we will not be into the 100 degree days.

No offense to the guys in the Midwest, but Eric's buddy fixes up the best BBQ ribs I have ever tasted and there will be plenty on hand again this year. Everyone is encouraged to come, even if you have to fly in with something other than a Sonex. With the recent completions and purchases I'm hoping to get something approaching 20 Sonex designs. There will be number of Sonex, Waiex and one, possibly two or more Onex on hand.

Anyone that needs or wants to layover a night at Rio Linda or surrounding area, let me know and I'll try to hook you up with one of the locals (we are a friendly bunch).

Contact: Jeffry Larson
Email: jeffrylite@comcast.net

June 29, 2013: 1st Annual Great Lakes Sonex Fly-In
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport (1C5) Bolingbrook, IL

The Illinois Aviation Museum is sponsoring the first annual Great Lakes Sonex Fly-In which is being hosted by EAA Chapter 461 at Clow International Airport 1C5 www.bbclowairport.com located in Bolingbrook Illinois on June 29th, 2013.  This is a one day event starting at 9 AM and concluding at approximately 3 PM.  This event will include several presentations, time to talk to builders and maybe even a chance to see a few completed Sonex aircraft.  All interested aviation enthusiasts are welcome to join us.  If you are interested in attending please e-mail me at aleidukas@gmail.com so that we can keep you posted on the details as they become available.  This is a great opportunity to get together and spend a day talking and sharing ideas about building and flying experimental aircraft. Download the Event Flyer!

Contact: Al Eidukas
Email: aleidukas@gmail.com

October 11-12, 2013: 10th Annual ASA Fly-In at Crossville
Crossville Memorial Airport-Whitson Field (KCSV) Crossville, TN

The American Sonex Association will be hosting it's 10th Annual Fly-In at Crossville, Tennessee, traditionally the year's largest Sonex Bulider Event with 2 days of Fun, Friends and Flying! More seminars will be offered at this year's event, starting Friday morning thru Saturday afternoon. Lunch and Dinner provided on both days.

Registration will be opened May 15th. For more information, visit the ASA Web Site.

Contact: John Davis
Email: johnsdtn40@charter.net

November 2, 2013: 11th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering
Coulter Field Airport (KCFD) Bryan, TX

The 11th Annual Great Southern Sonex Gathering is slated for November 2, 2013 at Coulter Field Airport (KCFD) in Bryan, TX.

More details to come as the event gets closer.

Contact: Mike Singleton
Email: msing48@hotmail.com

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