Sonex In The News:
Jeffrey Shultz Interviewed on Ultraflight Radio
08-26-08

Sonex builder and pilot Jeffrey Shultz (Sonex SN 604) was interviewed by Ultraflight Radio on August 19. Shultz answered questions about his experiences building an AeroVee powered Sonex in approximately 1 year's time, while balancing family commitments with a wife and 2 young children and an Army career. The interview is now archived for download on the Ultraflight Radio web site! Be sure to also check-out Jeff's article "Building a Sonex: A Lesson in Life," which was printed in the June, 2007 issue of EAA Sport Pilot magazine, and is available for download in PDF form here: 820kb PDF file.

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Sonex First Flight: Richard Fisher
08-25-08

Congratulations to Richard Fisher of Franklin, Pennsylvania, whose Jabiru 3300 powered, Standard Gear Sonex (S/N 76) flew for the first time on August 24. "I am very pleased to report that at 12:45 PM today, Sonex N176DF, aka Midnight Mistress, leapt off the runway and took to the clear blue skies for the very first time," reported Richard. "She was piloted by my friend and CFI Richard Smith, a 34,000 hour pilot. Richard reported that N176DF handled very well with no bad flight characteristics." Gold Wings are on the way to Richard!

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Sonex Featured in Pilot Getaways Magazine
08-20-08

Sonex SN 9 "Metal Illness," piloted by builder and Sonex employee Kerry Fores, graces the pages of the July/August 2008 issue of Pilot Getaways magazine, illustrating an article about Wisconsin Dells, WI. Find Out More about how Sonex Aircraft make the perfect platform for those weekend getaway vacations!

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8th Ontario Sonex BBQ a Success!
08-18-08

The 8th Annual Sonex BBQ was a great success once again this year. Organized by Sonex builder Brian Heinmiller (Sonex SN 134) and sponsored by the Toronto Region chapter of the Recreational Aircraft Association, the event was held once again at the Brampton, ON airport CNC3. "We had good weather this year and we were delighted to have Chris and Joe McNally fly in with their gorgeous Sonex [SN 327] all the way from Carp, some 2 hours to the east," reports Brian. "We had 20 people with name tags and a bunch without, and drop-ins from the local club for the burgers, sausages, salad, and Nancy's brownies. Probably our biggest and best BBQ yet." "...There are some terrific airplanes in the works in this part of the world. Lots of good conversation, technical talk and acquaintances renewed. The Sonex attracts great people and we proved that once again on Saturday."

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Sonex First Flight: Andrew Capigatti
08-12-08

Congratulations to Andrew Capigatti of Winfield, Illinois, whose AeroVee powered, Tricycle Gear Sonex (S/N 717) flew for the first time on August 9. "The plane flies like a Sonex," reports Andrew, "...even for a low time pilot like myself. Thanks Mr. John Monnett for the  wonderful design. Thanks Kerry Fores [Sonex Tech Support] for the prompt help received by telephone or e-mail. Last but not least a special thank you to my wife Giuliana for using the garage’s space and support." Gold Wings are on the way to Andrew!

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Sonex First Flight: Harold Albright
08-12-08

Congratulations to Harold Albright of Stow, Ohio, whose AeroVee powered, Tricycle Gear Sonex (S/N 888) flew for the first time on August 9. Gold Wings are on the way to Harold!

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 an Outstanding Week for Sonex Aircraft!
08-06-08

Sonex Aircraft just completed a highly successful EAA AirVenture 2008 fly-in. The Sonex booth was busier than ever before as the Best Performance Per Dollar price tags, and fuel pumps advertising the superior fuel economy of Sonex Aircraft brought many into the booth interested in truly affordable aviation.

The week began with our 5th Annual Open House event on Sunday, July 27. Over 200 people were in attendance and several customer-built Sonex Aircraft were on-display. The day wrapped-up with the traditional mass-taxi of customer and factory-prototype Sonex Aircraft across Wittman Regional Airport for arrival at AirVenture show grounds.

The Sonex Staff spent many hours discussing all things Sonex with current
and future builders and highlighted the benefits of attending the Sonex
Workshop series. Consequently, the October 4th and 5th workshop is filling
up fast!

The new Machined Angle Component Kit and Pre-Assembled Main Wing Spar optional airframe kit upgrades, announced earlier this year, were the subject of much interest during the show. There was also much interest in the new AeroVee 2.1 Engine Kit due largely to its affordable price, economy and elegant design.

Phil Simon completed a cross country from California to Maine and back to Oshkosh to touch down in all Lower-48 United States in 3 separate long cross-country flights, proving the Sonex with the AeroVee is a capable Cross-Country platform for Sport Pilots. His aircraft was featured in the EAA Affordable Flying Center (see movie on www.AirVenture.org)

Several Forums were held throughout the week, including two forum presentations and one Theater in the Woods presentation regarding the E-Flight Initiative in which the E-Flight design team discussed the current state of the electric powerplant project. The E-Flight proof-of-concept electric powered Waiex was on display in the EAA Welcome Center all week.

A heartfelt Thank You to all Sonex Pilots who brought their aircraft! A total of fourteen customer-built Sonex Aircraft participated in the show: Phil Simon/Jerry Bassler (Sonex SN: 492), Tony Lewis (Sonex SN: 447), Wayne Andrews (Sonex SN: 35), David Koelzer (Sonex SN: 36), Wayne Daniels (Sonex SN: 444), Chris Williams (Sonex SN: 732), William Hooten (Sonex SN: 780), Robert Eley (Sonex SN: 388), Frank Basile (Sonex SN: 947), Bill Brown (Sonex SN: 642), Brian Heinmiller (Sonex SN: 134), Gary Housewright (Sonex SN: 362), Ronald Rasmussen (Sonex SN: 224), and Kerry Fores (Sonex SN: 9).

The Sonex booth at AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 captured much attention from the crowd with it's bold graphics illustrating the superior economy and performance of Sonex Aircraft and AeroConversions products. (pictured above and below)
The Sonex Aircraft, LLC Open House event attracted many customer-built Sonex aircraft and over 200 attendees throughout the day! (above, left and right)
The E-Flight proof-of-concept electric powered Waiex attracted much attention in the EAA Welcome Center.	John Monnett and Pete Buck participate in the Electric Aircraft Panel Discussion forum.
	The E-Flight Initiative Forum was well attended (left), and John Monnett also gave a presentation about the E-Flight Electric Aircraft project to a packed house in the Theater in the Woods. (below, left and right)
Phil Simon and Jerry Bassler's Sonex SN# 492 featured in the EAA Affordable Flying Center.	Phil Simon gives an Affordable Flying Center forum about flying to all Lower-48 states in Sonex 492.