Onex First Flight: Dale Burkey
Congratulations to Dale Burkey of Walnut, Illinois whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0197) flew for the first time on November 8th! “Only did one lap on first flight,” writes Dale, “Next flight will definitely be much longer. No surprises during flight, everything seemed to work flawlessly.” Gold Wings are on the way to… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Billy Kerchner
Congratulations to Billy Kerchner of Royersford, Pennsylvania whose standard gear, scratch-built Sonex (S/N 1723) flew for the first time on October 15th! Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Waiex First Flight: Randy Lyons
Congratulations to Randy Lyons of Crystal River, Florida whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0212) flew for the first time on October 12th! “Waiex Ser. No. 212 chewed through it’s leash on October 12, 2020,” writes Randy, “Much to the delight of the builder/owner/pilot, the wings stayed on and the engine continued to make… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Brett Wilkes
Congratulations to Brett Wilkes of Newnan, Georgia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0019) flew for the first time on May 19th! “First flight was May 19th for serial number 19 out of Coweta County Airport in Georgia,” writes Brett, “Almost two years to the day since we ordered the kit. Flight was great, no squawks. Now have… Read More
NASC Celebrates TEROS First Flight with New Video; Keeps Sonex Shop Busy!
Early this year, Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) and Sonex Aerospace, LLC achieved an important milestone with the first test flights of the TEROS Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) technology demonstrator at Griffis International Airport in Rome, NY. The event was the culmination of five years of development, and NASC has just released a fantastic new… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Brock Aldrich
Congratulations to Brock Aldrich of Indianapolis, Indiana whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0024) flew for the first time on October 5th! “Two flights and two smooth but somewhat lengthy landings ?,” writes Brock, “Aside from a couple of aural warnings that need to be adjusted, it flew fantastic!” Gold Wings are on the way! Learn More about… Read More
Onex First Flight: Jeff Cardwell
Congratulations to Jeff Cardwell of Stanthorpe, Queensland Australia whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0162) flew for the first time on October 6th! “We spent 1.3 hours aloft in the circuit area just getting a feel for the slippery little beast and giving the engine a good run as per the manual,” writes Jeff…. Read More
Sonex Flanging Dies are Back In-Stock!
Due to popular demand, Sonex Flanging Dies are back in-stock! These simple tools are used to form lightening hole flanges in sheet metal ribs and formers. Available in 3 inch and 4 inch diameter, Sonex flanging dies are made from durable fiberglass reinforced injection molded plastic. They are tough-enough to use with a hammer or… Read More
Sonex Aircraft is Hiring!
Sonex Aircraft, LLC is seeking both Full-Time and Part-Time Mechanics, Technicians and Assemblers to fulfill the growing demand for Sonex Aircraft Quick Build Kits and Sonex Aerospace Unmanned Vehicles. All experience levels from licensed A&P’s, experienced non-A&P technicians to students are encouraged to apply! See the full job postings and apply today on our new… Read More
Paid Internship – Aircraft Assembly Technician
Get Hands-On Aviation Career Experience!
Whether you’re enrolled as a student pursuing your A&P, an engineering student looking to gain hands-on aircraft experience, or an established worker looking to try a career change to the aerospace field on for size, this is a great opportunity to enhance your education with new skills & experience while adding a great item to your resume! Past Sonex interns and employees have landed full-time positions with Sonex, Mike Goulian Aviation, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Virgin Galactic, Gulfstream, Textron and others. Interns work side-by-side with full-time mechanics, engineers and managers to build Sonex Aircraft Quick Build Kits for customers, construct Sonex Aerospace unmanned aircraft, and build new aircraft design prototypes. Unlike “Big Aerospace,” Sonex is a small organization and Sonex shop staff and interns work on a wide variety of airframe assemblies and tasks with ample opportunity to see many facets of the Sonex operation and “learn by osmosis.”
