SubSonex Two-Place JSX-2T Project Update: January 20, 2020
The two-seat SubSonex JSX-2T project was announced just before AirVenture 2019 receiving a very positive reception during the show, and in the months since. Many prospective customers have expressed interest in the new jet, and a number of eager customers have added their names to our first several JSX-2T production slots via our refundable* JSX-2T… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Kerry Fores Celebrates 17 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Kerry Fores, who celebrates his 17-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! Kerry has been with Sonex Aircraft since January 2003, but volunteered his time beginning in 1999 after learning of John Monnett’s plans to develop the Sonex design. As Technical Communications Manager at Sonex, Kerry is primarily responsible for leading… Read More
The Sonerai is Coming Home!
Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that the Sonerai line of aircraft designs is coming home! Sonex Aircraft, LLC will be selling the plans and parts for John Monnett’s original aircraft design. Stay tuned to our web site for more information in the coming weeks as we make the transition of parts and information from… Read More
Merry Christmas from Sonex Aircraft!
Christmas is here, and it’s time for our annual year-end inventory shut-down. We will be closed from December 23rd through 27th for Christmas and our annual year-end tasks. Sonex will reopen again on Monday, December 30th and will be closed on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. We will be checking and responding to… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Steve Severson Celebrates 6 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Steve Severson, who celebrates his 6-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! A US Navy veteran, Steve joined the Sonex staff as a Purchasing Agent in December, 2013, and now also runs our Warehouse operations. Steve has a diverse background in the warehouse and inventory fields and is a graduate from… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Ron Heberlein
Congratulations to Ron Heberlein of Wilsonville, Oregon whose standard gear, UL Power UL260iS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0026) flew for the first time on October 26th! “After a little over 2 1/2 years, our plane is finally up in the air!” writes Ron. “It was a great feeling to be able to take off for the… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Greg McCarthy
Congratulations to Greg McCarthy of Marlo, Victoria, Australia whose tri-gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 0218) flew for the first time on November 15th! “Sonex #0218 successfully test flown by Mr Will Quint (Flight Instructor and Ace Test Pilot, Bendigo Flying Club) – #0218 (Regn 19-1654) took to the skies like a homesick angel,” writes… Read More
Move-Over B&W Screens: MGL Blaze Color Singles Instrument Package is Here!
Ever wonder how our Sonex Aircraft Total Cost Worksheet can show a $2,000 minimum instrument budget? These instruments are the key! The black and white MGL Velocity Singles package, mainstay of Sonex affordability for years, has now been replaced by the enhanced MGL Blaze Color Singles Package! Get all of your basic VFR flight information,… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Want to Afford a Sonex? Quit Smoking!
Sonex Builder Richard Young (Sonex SN: 1566) gives a fun and entertaining comparison of the cost of sport flying vs. other habits in your life. See More Sonex Flying Stories!
Sonex Flying Stories: How a Waiex Project Launched Nick Sheryka’s Career and Fulfilled a Dream
Nick Sheryka, builder of Waiex SN: W0142, was recently featured in a great article on his employer’s web site. Nick is the Principal Flight Test Engineer for Boom Supersonic, a private startup with the goal of building a viable Quiet SuperSonex (whoops! SuperSonic, that is) Transport (QSST) called Overture. While Nick certainly supplied the talent… Read More
