Onex First Flight: Thomas Helm
Congratulations to Tom Helm of Neenah, Wisconsin whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0137) flew for the first time on June 28th! “Just flew first flight in ONX0137, N551X today,” writes Tom. “Build started 7 years ago with steady but infrequent building, was a hobby project. Flight went well with airplane flight straight and… Read More
Celebrate 50 Years of Sonerai at AirVenture 2021
Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce that the Sonerai is once again featured on EAA’s homebuilders patch for AirVenture, this time celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the design! This is the patch that every pilot gets when they fly their homebuilt (of any type) into Oshkosh this year. All Sonerai owners are highly encouraged to… Read More
Insurance and Training in Sonex Aircraft
by Sarah Rovner of Full Throttle Aviation, Clemens Insurance As both an aircraft owner, tailwheel flight instructor and insurance agent, I understand the concerns that many new owners have when determining their best course of action with an aircraft purchase or build. I’ve flown about 7 different Sonexes personally – everything ranging from plans-built (scratch… Read More
Midwest Sonex Fly-In 2021 in the Books
After a long COVID drought of airplane gatherings made only slightly less-painful by innovative virtual events, the Sonex community enjoyed their first builder gathering with the 2021 Midwest Sonex Fly-In held at Drake Field Airport (KFYV) in Fayetteville, AR. The following report is from event co-organizer Rick Wantz: This years fly-in was a huge success… Read More
Announcing New Sonex Merchandise and Apparel Available Online Only – ORDER NOW!
Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce New Print On-Demand Merchandise & Apparel featuring great new designs along with classic favorites, now available in more colors and styles. In-celebration of the return of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 after last year’s show cancellation, Sonex is offering its new “Welcome Back to KOSH” posters and shirts featuring a… Read More
AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is Coming: Place Your Pickup Orders, Schedule Your Factory Tour and Don’t Miss our Open House!
Sonex Aircraft is excited to exhibit at this year’s return of the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show. Stop by and see us in the Homebuilt Display area Booth 602! Don’t Miss our Open House & Homecoming Fly-In! Our 17th Sonex Open House and Homecoming Fly-In event will be held on Sunday, July 25th, the day before… Read More
Kitplanes Sonex & Waiex Buyers Guide Available Online
Waiex B-Model factory prototype “Red One” graces the cover of Kitplanes Magazine again in June, this time to illustrate a buyers guide for used Sonex and Waiex aircraft. The 7-page feature article is now available for readers online and provides a great overview of both Legacy (A-Model) and B-Model Sonex and Waiex designs. The article… Read More
Sonex Aircraft is (Still) Hiring!
Sonex Aircraft is extremely busy and needs to expand! The dream-job awaits for an innovative homebuilt-focused engineer or CAD designer in our Hornets’ Nest Research and Development department, assembly mechanics are still needed and internships are available! See the full job postings and apply today on our Careers web page! Sonex Aircraft, LLC and AeroConversions… Read More
New and Improved Rotax Mount System Now Available
Sonex is pleased to announce the availability of new and improved bed mount parts for Rotax 912-series engine installations via the AeroConversions Rotax Mount System. The Rotax Mount System from AeroConversions consists of anodized 6061-T6 bed mount angles utilizing Barry 22001 shock bushings. For use with Rotax 912-series engines and designed to work with Legacy… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Midwest Sonex Fly-In is Set for June 5
Save the date! The Midwest Sonex Fly-In is set to return to Fayetteville, AR again this year on June 5th. Fly-In and Drive-In attendance is welcome. Sonex builder-sponsored fly-in events are a great opportunity to meet Sonex Aircraft builders, learn about their projects and sometimes even take a ride in a Sonex for the first… Read More
