Sonex-B First Flight: James Yrineo
Congratulations to James Yrineo of Columbus, Indiana whose Tri-Gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex-B (S/N SNB0039) flew for the first time on May 24th! “First flight of Sonex-B N239SX is in the books,” writes James. “Plane flew great, was very stable. Had all the Indiana Sonex Squadron there. Everyone in that group photo has built, is… Read More
Waiex-B One Week Wonder Delivered to the Smithsonian!
What does the 2022 Waiex-B One Week Wonder have in-common with Space Shuttle Discovery, B-29 Enola Gay, Bob Hoover’s Shrike Commander and other historic aircraft? As-of Wednesday, May 14th, they all live together in the same building! Waiex-B N220WW has been added to the collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Musuem at… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Tony Ferraro
Congratulations to Tony Ferraro of Johnstown, Pennsylvania whose Standard Gear Waiex (S/N W0181) flew for the first time on April 28th! “I eventually got the nerve (and encouragement from the school instructors) to try to fly it,” Tony writes of his Corvair powered Waiex. “I’m happy to report that the flight was uneventful. The plane… Read More
