Sonex -- The Sport Aircraft Reality Check!

July 27, 2008: Sonex Aircraft Open House Fly-In
Oshkosh, WI

Our fifth-annual Sonex Open House Fly-In event will be held the day before the official start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop-by and tour the Sonex factory. See our Map to get here.

For Fly-In taxi and parking instructions, download our Sonex Aircraft Fly-In Traffic Instructions (416kb PDF File)*

Also be sure to download and study the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 NOTAM.

July 28-August 3, 2008: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

As always, we will be exhibiting at the 2008 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show. Stop by and see us in the North Aircraft Display area Booth 464!

Sonex Aircraft, LLC and AeroConversions products will be conducting five Forums throughout the week, plus two E-Flight Initiative-related AirVenture Panel Discussions. Additionally, Sonex Builder Phil Simon will be featured in the Affordable Flying Center, giving four forums throughout the week about his affordable AeroVee-powered Sonex and his trips to all lower-48 states. Sonex builder and author of the biography "John Monnett: From Sonerai to Sonex" Jim Cunningham will be featured in the AirVenture Author's Corner. See the the most up-to-date schedule of events in the table below.

The E-Flight Initiative Electric Waiex project will be featured in the EAA Welcome Center tent, adjacent to AeroShell Square, on the Main Admission Gate's "Main Street" of AirVenture. See the E-Flight Waiex featured in an AirVenture Preview Video.

The Sonex Aircraft Open House Fly-In will be held the day before AirVenture begins again this year, on Sunday, July 27 (see above).

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 Forums and Events Schedule: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 (as of 7/10/08)
This schedule is current as of 6/6/08 and is subject to additions and changes by EAA. Confirm all forum scheduling at: http://www.airventure.org/2008/events/forums.html
Date	Time	Location	Title
Monday, 7/28/08	10:00 am - 11:15 am	Affordable Flying Center	Flying to All Lower 48 States in a $30,000, 700 lb. Sonex
Description: Phil Simon, part-owner of Sonex #492 with Jerry Basler, will be standing by his aircraft on display in the Affordable Flying Center, ready to answer your questions, during regular hours every day. Phil will also be speaking about the aircraft in the Affordable Flying Center 4 times throughout the week of AirVenture. This aircraft is attempting to touch-down in all 48 states and may be heading to Alaska next!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Monday, 7/28/08	4:00 pm - 5:15 pm	Authors Corner-Wearhouse	Author's Corner: "John Monnett: From Sonerai to Sonex"
Description: Jim Cunningham, Sonex builder and author of the biography "John Monnett: From Sonerai to Sonex" will be featured in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 Author's Corner.
Date	Time	Location	Title
Tuesday, 7/29/08	11:30 am - 12:45 pm	Affordable Flying Center	How I built my Sonex for only $15,000 (is an airplane partnership right for you?)
Description: Phil Simon, part-owner of Sonex #492 with Jerry Basler, will be standing by his aircraft on display in the Affordable Flying Center, ready to answer your questions, during regular hours every day. Phil will also be speaking about the aircraft in the Affordable Flying Center 4 times throughout the week of AirVenture. This aircraft is attempting to touch-down in all 48 states and may be heading to Alaska next!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Tuesday, 7/29/08	1:00 pm - 2:15 pm	04 AirBP Pavilion	Sonex Builders Workshop
Description: A "mini Sonex Workshop" begins with a brief history of the Sonex Family of Aircraft then moves to a discussion of Sonex building techniques and tools required. A "Using the Plans" presentation is followed by the Sonex Aircraft view of Sport Pilot. What makes these aircraft the perfect choices for your Sport Pilot homebuilt. Find out more about Sonex Builder Workshops!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Wednesday, 7/30/08	8:30 am - 9:45 am	03 Utah Valley Univ Pavilion	Sonex, Waiex and Xenos: Sport Pilot Designs
Description: An overview of the rich lineage of Sport Aircraft Designs leading to the development of the current Sonex Aircraft Family including the Sonex, Waiex, and Xenos. These "thoroughbred Sport Pilot Aircraft" have emerged as some of the most popular in the industry and represent the Best Performance Per Dollar available at any price. Build and fly any of these aircraft as a Sport Pilot. Design features and options will be discussed including engines, propellers and gear options.
Date	Time	Location	Title
Wednesday, 7/30/08	11:30 am - 12:45 pm	11 REMOS Aircraft Pavilion	Sonex Aircraft Alternative Power Research
Description: The Sonex Research and Development Team presents the concepts on alternative fuels and electric flight. Find out more about the Sonex and AeroConversions E-Flight Initiative!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Wednesday, 7/30/08	1:00 pm - 2:15 pm	Affordable Flying Center	Flying to All Lower 48 States in a $30,000, 700 lb. Sonex
Description: Phil Simon, part-owner of Sonex #492 with Jerry Basler, will be standing by his aircraft on display in the Affordable Flying Center, ready to answer your questions, during regular hours every day. Phil will also be speaking about the aircraft in the Affordable Flying Center 4 times throughout the week of AirVenture. This aircraft is attempting to touch-down in all 48 states and may be heading to Alaska next!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Thursday, 7/31/08	10:00 am - 11:15 am	Affordable Flying Center	How I built my Sonex for only $15,000 (is an airplane partnership right for you?)
Description: Phil Simon, part-owner of Sonex #492 with Jerry Basler, will be standing by his aircraft on display in the Affordable Flying Center, ready to answer your questions, during regular hours every day. Phil will also be speaking about the aircraft in the Affordable Flying Center 4 times throughout the week of AirVenture. This aircraft is attempting to touch-down in all 48 states and may be heading to Alaska next!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Thursday, 7/31/08	11:30 am - 12:45 pm	03 Utah Valley Univ Pavilion	AeroVee Engine and AeroCarb: Sport Pilot Power
Description: Find out why the AeroVee and AeroCarb have become the powerplant of choice for many homebuilders. An overview of the many innovations incorporated in the AeroVee Engine, a discussion of proper propeller selection and firewall forward installation. Also an overview of the simplest aircraft carburetor available in the market today - the AeroCarb.
Date	Time	Location	Title
Thursday, 7/31/08	11:30 am - 12:45 pm	Authors Corner-Wearhouse	Author's Corner: "John Monnett: From Sonerai to Sonex"
Description: Jim Cunningham, Sonex builder and author of the biography "John Monnett: From Sonerai to Sonex" will be featured in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 Author's Corner.
Date	Time	Location	Title
Thursday, 7/31/08	2:30 pm - 3:45 pm	07 Honda Pavilion	Electric Aircraft Panel Discussion
Description: Sonex and AeroConversions E-Flight Initiative leaders John Monnett and Pete Buck will be participating in this Electric Aircraft Panel Discussion including other innovators in this emerging field. Find out more about the Sonex and AeroConversions E-Flight Initiative!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Thursday, 7/31/08	7:45 pm - 8:45 pm	Theater In The Woods	Aviation Innovation Panel Discussion
Description: Sonex and AeroConversions E-Flight Initiative leader John Monnett will be participating in this Panel Discussion including other contemporary aviation innovators. Find out more about the Sonex and AeroConversions E-Flight Initiative!
Date	Time	Location	Title
Friday, 8/1/08	11:30 am - 12:45 pm	08 NATCA Pavilion	Sonex Education Initiative
Description: Sonex Aircraft, LLC has established the Sonex Education Initiative in order to encourage youth education aircraft construction projects and to help secure a place for aviation in the future of our youth. Sonex representatives will detail what the Education Initiative and Sonex Education Starter Packs have to offer. Educators currently building Sonex Aircraft as part of High School, College and Community courses will discuss their students' projects, and the merits and challenges of building aircraft in a school setting. Find out more about the Sonex Education Initiative!

For Fly-In taxi and parking instructions, download our Sonex Aircraft Fly-In Traffic Instructions (416kb PDF File)*

Also be sure to download and study the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 NOTAM.

October 4-5, 2008: Sonex Builders' Workshop
Oshkosh, WI

Our Fall Workshop is set for October 4-5, 2008. See our Workshops page for more details and to register.

For Fly-In taxi and parking instructions, download our Sonex Aircraft Fly-In Traffic Instructions (416kb PDF File)*

February 7-8, 2009: Sonex Builders' Workshop
Oshkosh, WI

Our Winter Workshop is set for February 7-8, 2009. See our Workshops page for more details and to register.

For Fly-In taxi and parking instructions, download our Sonex Aircraft Fly-In Traffic Instructions (416kb PDF File)*

May 2-3, 2009: Sonex Builders' Workshop
Oshkosh, WI

Our Spring Workshop is set for May 2-3, 2009. See our Workshops page for more details and to register.

For Fly-In taxi and parking instructions, download our Sonex Aircraft Fly-In Traffic Instructions (416kb PDF File)*

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