Onex First Flight: Gary Novotny
Congratulations to Gary Novotny of Chuckey, Tennessee whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0199) flew for the first time on April 11th! “I made my first flight 4/11/20 and stayed aloft 1.2 hours,” writes Gary. “AeroVee 80 ran flawless and I got my 1+ hours at 3000+ RPM as recommended in the AeroVee manual. Aircraft… Read More
Sonex Virtual Fly-In is Back Again this Saturday, April 11th!
Last week’s inaugural Sonex Virtual Fly-In was a great success, and even earned some fame with Kitplanes Magazine! Back by popular demand, the organizers plan to do it again this Saturday, April 11th, incorporating some improvements to make the event even better. Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom” video conference app. When: Saturday, April… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Virtual Sonex Fly-In April 4th, Join on Zoom!
Since we’re all practicing social distancing and not getting our regular dose of aviation merriment, we need something to fill the gap. Sonex builder Robbie Culver has organized a virtual Sonex gathering to help us all get our aviation fix and meet a few fellow Sonex builders! Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom”… Read More
Kitplanes SubSonex Build Multi-Part Series Wraps-Up: See the Video!
The SubSonex Personal Jet has been featured in Kitplanes Magazine every month since the November 2019 issue, documenting the build of SubSonex serial number JSX0021 by Kitplanes Editor at Large Paul Dye. The "Turbine Temptation" series wraps-up with the May 2020 issue, and the final article is now available for Kitplanes subscribers to read online!… Read More
2020 Midwest Sonex Fly-In Scheduled: Cross Your Fingers!
The Midwest Sonex Fly-In will be back for 2020 — we hope! Coronavirus willing, the date is set for June 6th at Drake Field Airport in Fayetteville, AR. "Back by popular request the 2020 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is once again hosted at KFYV, Drake Field in Fayetteville, Ar. by Rick "NWA Wingman" Wantz, Sonex 367SX,… Read More
Coronavirus and COVID-19 Precautions at Sonex Aircraft
In-light of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 world-wide health crisis, Sonex Aircraft is taking precautions for the safety of our staff and customers. While we continue work to keep orders shipping on-schedule, our staff is performing many functions remotely. We ask that all communications be sent using the contact form on our web site, whenever possible…. Read More
Sonex First Flight: Jem DeSalis
Congratulations to Jem DeSalis of Maidenhead, England whose standard gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 1608) flew for the first time on November 21st! Jem writes: “Brave Pilot, Steve Moody. Inspirational inspector, Rex Coates.” Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Heather Zahner Celebrates 15 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Heather Zahner, who celebrates her 15-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this week! Heather joined us in February of 2005 and has grown in her responsibilities to become an increasingly vital and valued member of the Sonex team. A member of our management team, Heather currently serves as Sonex Aircraft’s Financial Controller,… Read More
TEROS UAV Achieves Advanced Flight Testing and Super Bowl Fame!
Sonex Aerospace is very excited to announce that the NASC TEROS UAV has successfully conducted advanced flight testing. The NASC TEROS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology demonstrator was flown by the NASC UAS Special Projects Flight Operations Team at their flight operations and training center located at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY. Based-upon the popular… Read More
TEROS UAV Achieves Advanced Flight Testing
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEROS UAV Achieves Advanced Flight Testing Flight Tests Continue as TEROS Program Prepares for Customer Deliveries February 7, 2020, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aerospace, LLC is excited to announce that Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) has successfully begun the flight test program for the NASC TEROS Group 4/5 Unmanned Aerial… Read More
