While you can’t be here in Oshkosh next week for the cancelled AirVenture 2020, you can still visit with Sonex Aircraft virtually. Register for our EAA webinar on Wednesday, July 22nd at Noon Central as we celebrate Spirit of Aviation Week! Catch-up with Sonex Founder and President John Monnett and learn about all of the… Read More
The Sonerai has come back home to Oshkosh! Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that Plans and parts are now available for Sonerai I, Sonerai II and Sonerai IIS aircraft. The Sonerai is John Monnett’s original plans-build sport aircraft design. Available since 1972, thousands of Sonerai aircraft have been built over the past 40+ years…. Read More
The SubSonex Personal Jet has been featured in Kitplanes Magazine every month since the November 2019 issue, documenting the build of SubSonex serial number JSX0021 by Kitplanes Editor at Large Paul Dye. The "Turbine Temptation" series wraps-up with the May 2020 issue, and the final article is now available for Kitplanes subscribers to read online!… Read More
Sonex Aerospace is very excited to announce that the NASC TEROS UAV has successfully conducted advanced flight testing. The NASC TEROS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology demonstrator was flown by the NASC UAS Special Projects Flight Operations Team at their flight operations and training center located at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY. Based-upon the popular… Read More
The two-seat SubSonex JSX-2T project was announced just before AirVenture 2019 receiving a very positive reception during the show, and in the months since. Many prospective customers have expressed interest in the new jet, and a number of eager customers have added their names to our first several JSX-2T production slots via our refundable* JSX-2T… Read More
Congratulations to Timothy Smith of Commerce, Texas whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 0028) flew for the first time on July 18th! “AW inspection was passed on 24 May 2020, and first flight at the crack of dawn on 18 July 2020, by the owner/builder/Test Pilot,” writes Tim. “Landed safely with very few squawks.”… Read More
Congratulations to David Tibbo of East Bend, North Carolina whose tri-gear, UL260iS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0041) flew for the first time on July 11th! “Only 20 months after kit shipment, I did my first flight out of KLAF on July 11,” writes David, “The aircraft was absolutely stable, and only a few minor issues –… Read More
Congratulations to Stirling Brandt of California, Maryland whose standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0037) flew for the first time on June 30th! “I am thrilled to report my first flight was yesterday morning,” writes Stirling, “My B Model Waiex (N371WB and serial no. WXB0037) is a tailwheel configuration, with aerobatic ailerons, and powered… Read More
Congratulations to Dave Conwell of Peru, Indiana whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1353) flew for the first time on June 24th! “Test pilot Jake Logan stayed aloft and ran 3000+ rpm,” writes Dave, “Jake stated the plane flew great and all temps were in the green. Many thanks to my wife and family for their… Read More
Congratulations to Wes Ragle of Weatherford, Texas whose standard gear, 2400cc VW powered Onex (S/N ONX0089) flew for the first time on June 24th! “Just dropping you a note to let you know that Onex #89 made its maiden flight yesterday,” writes Wes. “It was an awesome, intense, and once in a lifetime experience. This… Read More
