The Sonex Aircraft Quick Build Kit production shop is very busy this summer, constructing the largest batch of SubSonex Personal Jet kits since the design’s original production run in 2014! The SubSonex is really starting to gain momentum in-terms of popularity and interest as the design has proven stable & reliable over the past 4… Read More
Congratulations to Mark Schaible, who celebrates his 14-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! Mark has been with Sonex Aircraft in a full-time capacity since June of 2004, and worked part-time and as a freelance contractor for Sonex beginning in 2003. Mark currently serves as General Manager for Sonex Aircraft and is responsible… Read More
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMDEDIATE RELEASE SubSonex Personal Jet Approved for Reno Air Races June 14, 2018, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is announcing a collaboration with High Performance Aircraft Group to showcase the SubSonex Personal Jet. High Performance Aircraft Group debuted the SubSonex at this year’s Pylon Racing Seminar (also known as “Rookie School”) last… Read More
Sonex Aircraft’s web presence, and our new web site in-particular, received some high praise from the Evadot.com blog recently. The post, written by the builder of a competing brand of kit plane and Evadot founder Michael Doornbos, discusses all of the functionality, informational content and support resources at SonexAircraft.com. More significantly, the blog post titled… Read More
As always, Sonex Aircraft will be exhibiting at the 2018 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show. Stop by and see us in the North Aircraft Display area Booth 622! Don’t Miss our Open House & Homecoming Fly-In! Our 15th annual Sonex Open House and Homecoming Fly-In event will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, the day before… Read More
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation has scheduled its annual AirVenture BBQ for Wednesday, July 25th! The party will be an informal BYOB burgers and brats affair at Wayne Daniels’ 7th Heaven over on the east side of Wittman Field. The night airshow is a highlight of the week, and attendees can enjoy it from the perspective of… Read More
An annual tradition, the Midwest Sonex Fly-In was recently held on June 2nd and was a great success again this year. The following is a report from event co-organizer Rick Wantz: “The 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is in the books. We had a great turnout and a wonderful time seeing our Sonex friends and making… Read More
Congratulations to Bruce Turner and build partner Chris Wade of Whitianga, New Zealand whose AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0083) flew for the first time on June 7th! “Waiex #083, ZK-WYX, took to the air for the first time on 7th June 2018 from Whitianga airfield with Alan Coubray at the controls (Alan is builder of… Read More
Congratulations to Rick Ksander of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada whose VW powered Xenos (S/N X0033) flew for the first time on May 27th! “Performed as advertised,” writes Rick. “Thanks to your office for all the help and advise.” Rick is also currently working on SubSonex S/N JSX0012. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest… Read More
Congratulations to Dirk Verdonck of Leffinge, Belgium, whose Standard-Gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0117) flew for the first time on May 24th! “First flight today May 24th, a half hour stint over the Belgian coastline,” writes Dirk. “Flew hands-off first time and the second landing attempt was the good one!!!” Gold Wings are on the… Read More
