Airframe Kits:

What's Included

The quickest, easiest way to Build!!!

The Sonex, Waiex and Xenos complete kits include many labor and time saving features including laser-cut skins with pilot holes, pre-formed wing and tail ribs, welded components, formed aluminum, and pre-molded fiberglass parts. A complete listing of kit components is below (click on the name of each sub-kit or component for a detailed description):

• Plans
• Easy Build Laser-Cut Metals Kit
• Rib and Bulkhead Kit
• Formed Aluminum Kit
• Machined Spar Caps
• Machined Tail Spars (Sonex only)
• Welded Component Kit
• Aluminum Angle Bundle
• Canopy and Windshield
• Canopy and Windshield Bows
• Fiberglass Components
• Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Straps
• Titanium Gear Legs/Tail Spring
• Pre-Swedged Cables
• Avdel Cherry Textron Rivet Kit
• Spinner
• Aileron Counterweight Lead
• Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses
• Bushing and Spring Kit
• Wheels, Brakes, Tires and Tubes
• Tri-Gear Parts Kit

Those interested in scratch-building the Sonex may order any of the above sub-kits after purchasing plans. Note: Waiex and Xenos are only available as complete kits.

What's Not Included

Hardware: Sonex airframe kits do not include Hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, solid rivets, etc) and some Miscellaneous Parts, however, both Wicks Aircraft Supply and Aircraft Spruce and Specialty offer Sonex, Waiex and Xenos hardware kits. To find out more about hardware and download hardware lists, view the Hardware Kits page.

Engine: There are three approved engines for Sonex aircraft: AeroVee 2180 80hp; Jabiru 3300 120hp; Jabiru 2200 80hp. To find out more, view the Engines page.

Propeller: Sonex Aircraft, LLC works very closely with propeller manufacturers to engineer optimum props for Sonex airframe and engine combinations. To find out more, view the Propellers page.

Instruments: Builders have many options when it comes to selecting instruments. Sonex sells the MGL Avionics Stratomaster and Grand Rapids EIS instrument packages direct to Sonex aircraft builders. To find out more, view the Instruments page.

Upholstry: Builders can make their own upholstry, or choose from Sonex Aircraft's selection of attractive upholstry packages. For more information about Sonex interiors, view the Upholstry page.

Tools: The Sonex, Waiex and Xenos were designed to be constructed with minimal tools, however a small investment in your workshop will be required to get the job done. For more information about tools, view the Required Tools page.

The Bottom Line:

What Will my Project Cost? View our Pricing page for detailed pricing information, including a completed aircraft cost estimating worksheet, and see why Sonex aircraft offer the Best Sport Aircraft Performance Per Dollar!