Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that the Sonerai line of aircraft designs is coming home! Sonex Aircraft, LLC will be selling the plans and parts for John Monnett’s original aircraft design. Stay tuned to our web site for more information in the coming weeks as we make the transition of parts and information from… Read More
Ever wonder how our Sonex Aircraft Total Cost Worksheet can show a $2,000 minimum instrument budget? These instruments are the key! The black and white MGL Velocity Singles package, mainstay of Sonex affordability for years, has now been replaced by the enhanced MGL Blaze Color Singles Package! Get all of your basic VFR flight information,… Read More
The SubSonex Personal Jet is featured on the cover of the November 2019 issue of Kitplanes Magazine! The cover story, featuring SubSonex serial number JSX0021 built by Kitplanes Editor at Large Paul Dye, is the first installment of an 8-10 part series detailing the construction of his jet. Incredibly, this series of articles spread-out over… Read More
What’s the coolest thing made in Wisconsin, you ask? It’s the SubSonex Personal Jet, of course! The SubSonex has been nominated for the 2019 “Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin” contest, held by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Help us make it to the Top 16 in the #MadeInWis contest by voting for us once daily from… Read More
Beginning July 21st, 2019 Sonex Aircraft is accepting refundable* Kit Reservation Deposits to get customers in-line for JSX-2T kit shipments: Deposit Amount: $10,000* Total Quick Build Kit Price (EAB Kit): $60,000 Ultra Quick Build Kit Price (Exhibition): $65,000 Total Build Cost (including kit, engine, avionics & upholstery): Under $140,000 *Kit Reservation Deposits may be… Read More
Congratulations to Steve Severson, who celebrates his 6-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! A US Navy veteran, Steve joined the Sonex staff as a Purchasing Agent in December, 2013, and now also runs our Warehouse operations. Steve has a diverse background in the warehouse and inventory fields and is a graduate from… Read More
Congratulations to Ron Heberlein of Wilsonville, Oregon whose standard gear, UL Power UL260iS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0026) flew for the first time on October 26th! “After a little over 2 1/2 years, our plane is finally up in the air!” writes Ron. “It was a great feeling to be able to take off for the… Read More
Congratulations to Greg McCarthy of Marlo, Victoria, Australia whose tri-gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 0218) flew for the first time on November 15th! “Sonex #0218 successfully test flown by Mr Will Quint (Flight Instructor and Ace Test Pilot, Bendigo Flying Club) – #0218 (Regn 19-1654) took to the skies like a homesick angel,” writes… Read More
Sonex Builder Richard Young (Sonex SN: 1566) gives a fun and entertaining comparison of the cost of sport flying vs. other habits in your life. See More Sonex Flying Stories!
Nick Sheryka, builder of Waiex SN: W0142, was recently featured in a great article on his employer’s web site. Nick is the Principal Flight Test Engineer for Boom Supersonic, a private startup with the goal of building a viable Quiet SuperSonex (whoops! SuperSonic, that is) Transport (QSST) called Overture. While Nick certainly supplied the talent… Read More
