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Author: waiex29

Waiex-B First Flight: David Tibbo

Published: July 20, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Waiex First Flights

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

EAA Spirit of Aviation Week: See the Archived Webinar Recordings

Published: July 16, 2020 | Posted In: AirVenture, Homepage - Main Column, Sonex News, Webinars

While you couldn’t be here in Oshkosh for the cancelled AirVenture 2020, you can still visit with Sonex Aircraft virtually. On July 21st through 25th we celebrated EAA’s Spirit of Aviation Week! Catch-up with Sonex Founder and President John Monnett and learn about all of the exciting developments here at Sonex including the homecoming of… Read More

Sonerai Has Arrived: Plans and Parts Now Available!

Published: July 10, 2020 | Posted In: Homepage - Main Column, Press Releases, Product News, Sonerai News, Sonex News, Sonex Press Releases

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

Waiex-B First Flight: Stirling Brandt

Published: July 1, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Waiex First Flights

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

Sonex First Flight: Dave Conwell

Published: June 30, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Sonex First Flights

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

Onex First Flight: Wes Ragle

Published: June 29, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

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

Sonex First Flight: Dave McGloon

Published: May 26, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to Dave McGloon of Grants Pass, Oregon whose standard gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 0739) flew for the first time on May 25th! “It flew great!” writes Dave. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions

Sonex Virtual Tour at This Week’s Virtual Fly-In!

Published: May 8, 2020 | Posted In: Builder Events, Builder News

Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce a Sonex Virtual Tour to be presented at this week’s Virtual Fly-In! The builder-established Virtual Sonex Fly-In has now become a weekly event, and for this week’s gathering, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett will give a personalized tour of the Sonex facilities. Despite COVID-19, there has been a… Read More

Sonex Virtual Fly-In is Now a Weekly Event!

Published: May 1, 2020 | Posted In: Builder Events, Builder News, Homepage - Side Column

The Sonex Virtual Fly-In has now become a weekly event! Tune-in Saturdays, typically at 3pm Eastern Time. See the Kitplanes Magazine article covering the first event! Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom” video conference app. When: Saturdays, 3:00 pm Central Time Where: Connect online Get Full Details, including “airspace rules” at: SonexBuilders.net Find More Builder Organizations… Read More

So Much Fun, They’re Doing it Again! Sonex Virtual Fly-In #3 this Saturday, April 18th!

Published: April 16, 2020 | Posted In: Builder Events, Builder News

The Sonex Virtual Fly-In fun will continue for the 3rd week in a row this Saturday, April 18th! See the Kitplanes Magazine article covering the first event! Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom” video conference app. When: Saturday, April 18, 2020, 3:00 pm Central Time Where: Connect online Get Full Details, including “airspace rules” at: SonexBuilders.net… Read More

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