John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations; Business Continues Strong!
After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircraft, LLC effective June 2, 2018. “I am retiring from Sonex Aircraft but not forsaking my passion for aviation,” remarks John. “I will continue to contribute where I can into the future… Read More
John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations; Seeks Buyers/Investors while Business Continues Strong
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations; Seeks Buyers/Investors while Business Continues Strong June 1, 2018, Oshkosh, WI After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircraft, LLC effective June 2, 2018…. Read More
Want a B-Model? Introducing the Memorial Day Conversion Kit Sale!
We’re celebrating Memorial Day 2018 with our first-ever B-Model Conversion Kit Sale! Save 10% off Sonex, Waiex and Xenos B-Model Conversion Kits today thru Friday, June 1st! B-Model kits have been very popular since their introduction in 2016, but the allure of picking-up a used Sonex project at a reduced price has been attractive to… Read More
Xenos First Flight: Rick Ksander
Congratulations to Rick Ksander of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada whose VW powered Xenos (S/N X0033) flew for the first time on May 27th! “Performed as advertised,” writes Rick. “Thanks to your office for all the help and advise.” Rick is also currently working on SubSonex S/N JSX0012. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest… Read More
Onex First Flight: Dirk Verdonck
Congratulations to Dirk Verdonck of Leffinge, Belgium, whose Standard-Gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0117) flew for the first time on May 24th! “First flight today May 24th, a half hour stint over the Belgian coastline,” writes Dirk. “Flew hands-off first time and the second landing attempt was the good one!!!” Gold Wings are on the… Read More
Brian & Chris Ham: BTW, Our Sonex is Flying!
Most builders tell us about their first flights right away, but some are so busy having fun flying their aircraft that they forget to tell us! “My apologies for the delay, the first flight of my Sonex took place four years ago in Jan 2014 and has now completed 350 hrs,” writes Brian and Chris… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Cris Nash Celebrates 2 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Cris Nash who celebrates his 2-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC this month! Cris joined us in May of 2016 as a part-time airframe assembly mechanic while attending Fox Valley Technical College. After graduation with his avionics technician degree we added Cris to our full-time staff as our Quick Build Department Lead Mechanic, and… Read More
Onex First Flight: Leonard Schmader
Congratulations to Leonard Schmader of Sewalls Point, Florida, whose Standard-Gear Onex (S/N ONX0152) flew for the first time on April 28th! “The first flight was great,” writes Len. “no issues with the plane! I want to thank John Willson CFI, of Valkaria, Florida EAA 1288 for checking me out in a two place Sonex, and… Read More
What Makes a Sonex a Sonex?
We recently received a pretty interesting email here at Sonex regarding many of the “unconventional” aesthetic features of our designs. Form definitely follows function with our aircraft and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you forget preconceived ideas of what an aircraft is supposed to look like, you’ll quickly realize that a… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Jason Kmecheck Celebrates 4 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Jason Kmecheck who celebrates his 4-year employment anniversary at Sonex Aircraft, LLC today! Jason joined us in April of 2014 as a CAD Draftsman with a degree in Mechanical Design with an emphasis on 3D Solid Modeling and Rapid Prototyping. An Army veteran, Jason served for 6 years as a UH-60 Blackhawk mechanic…. Read More
