Sonex -- The Sport Aircraft Reality Check!

Postal:
Sonex Aircraft, LLC
P.O. Box 2521
Oshkosh, WI 54903

Shipping:
Sonex Aircraft, LLC
511 Aviation Road
Oshkosh, WI 54902

Phone:
920-231-8297

Tech Support:
920-230-TECH
Hours: M,W,F
10am-Noon &
2pm-4pm CST

Fax:
920-426-8333

Sales FAQ Question Index:

Subject Index

General Questions

Airframe

Powerplant

Carburetors

Props

Building

Instruments

FAA Requirements

Does Sonex Aircraft, LLC offer Demo Flights? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#demoflights
Will Sonex Aircraft be at the Copperstate fly-in? Arlington fly-in? Sun 'n Fun? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#fly-ins

Will I fit in the Sonex? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#cockpitdimensions
How difficult is removing and re-installing Sonex Aircraft wings? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#wingremoval
How do the tail dragger versions of the Sonex, Waiex and Xenos compare to other tail wheel aircraft? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#flyingtaildragger
What is the speed/weight difference of Tri-Gear vs. Standard Gear Sonex aircraft? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#tri-gear
What's the difference between the Waiex and Sonex? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#waiex
How is the Xenos similar to the Sonex and Waiex? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#xenos
Can I use a Sonex/Waiex wing on a Xenos Fuselage? How about a Xenos Wing on a Sonex/Waiex Fuselage? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#xenoswings
Do you offer a Ballistic Parachute System? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#brs
Do you have a "wet wing" option? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#extrafuel

Do you have an electric starter system? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#starter
Rotax engines: why are these not supported for Sonex aircraft? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#rotax
Is it possible to use an A-65 (180 lbs empty), 85 Continental, or Corvair? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#corvair
I'm a Sonex, Waiex or Xenos builder. Who should I purchase my Jabiru 2200 or 3300 Engine from? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#jabiru-ordering
What is the AeroVee Overhaul Period? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#aerovee-overhaul

Should I use an AeroCarb on my 2200 or 3300 Jabiru engine? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#aerocarb-on-jabiru
What are the Fuel Burn rates and Performance with Standard Sonex Props? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#fuelburn
How does the use of the AeroCarb affect my Jabiru Engine Warranty? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#carb-warranty
The Bing Carb has been flying on Jabiru Engines all over the world for years. Why are you trying to reinvent the wheel by going to an AeroCarb? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#whyAeroCarb

How do I select a propeller for my Sonex, Waiex or Xenos? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#propselection
How do I select a propeller for my direct-drive AeroVee powered Aircraft (other than Sonex, Waiex or Xenos)? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#propselection-aerovee
Is it possible to use an adjustable pitch prop? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#propselection-adjust-pitch
What is Sonex Aircraft's approach to propeller selection and how does Sonex Aircraft measure and compare performance with the various propeller manufacturers? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#prop-RD

What is the estimated Build Time? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#buildtime
How much Shop Space is required to build the Sonex, Waiex or Xenos? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#shopspace
Do you offer Workshops on Xenos construction just like the Sonex and Waiex? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#workshops
Can I purchase the Sonex Kit in Sections? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#sonex-sub-kits
Can the Xenos and Waiex be purchased in Sections? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#xenos-waiex-sub-kits
How much money can be saved by scratch-building instead of building from a kit? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#scratch-build_cost_savings
With the stainless steel rivets against the aluminum skin, isn't there a galvanic corrosion problem? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#galvaniccorrosion
I thought Sonex aircraft were assembled with blind rivets; why is a bucking bar on the required tools list? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#buckingbar
Can regular (1/8" diameter) bucked rivets be substituted for the blind (1/8") rivets where both sides are accessible? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#solidrivetuse
Would it be possible to get some of the CAD files of the wing and rib components? What about digital copies of Sonex manuals? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#digitalplanscopies

Is there room to install GPS-based moving map displays and MFD's? How about a transponder? How about a complete IFR panel? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#panelspace
What do you consider the "standard instrument package" for Sonex aircraft? http://www.sonexaircraft.com/choosing/salesfaq.html#standardinstruments