Sun ‘n Fun is Here: Take Advantage of Sonex Sun ‘n Fun Show Specials Thru April 20th!
Sun ‘n Fun 2018 is almost here! Be sure to stop and see us in our booth spaces: NE-11/29! Order Now thru April 20th and take advantage of these great Sonex Sun ‘n Fun Specials: Complete Airframe Kit and Kit-Minus-Tail Packages: Save $1,000 Sonex Aircraft Sub-Kits: Save 5% AeroVee Engine Kit or AeroVee Turbo: Free… Read More
Sonex Builders In the News: 15 Year-Old Builder Isaac Shultz Featured in Sport Aviation!
Read the Article Now! Congratulations to 15 year-old Sonex builder Isaac Shultz, who is featured in the April issue of EAA Sport Aviation, in the monthly “What Our Members are Building/Restoring” section of the magazine. Through the use of a GoFundMe campaign and many hours of hard work earning money mowing lawns and detailing cars… Read More
MGL V16 Remote Radio, Vega and Razor Controllers Now Available!
The V16 Radio has Arrived! With much anticipation, the MGL V16 Remote Mount Radio system is now available in the US, and can be purchased through Sonex Aircraft. The V16 Com Radio is the latest generation and a new family of RF products by MGL Avionics. Launched in 2018 in the US, the V16 is… Read More
Onex First Flight: Micah Martin
Congratulations to Micah Martin of Scottsdale, Arizona, whose AeroVee Powered, Standard-Gear Onex (S/N ONX0200) flew for the first time on January 24th! “The OneX performed like a champ,” writes Micah. “It was surprisingly nimble, highly responsive, and very light to the touch. While in the air, I marveled at how all those bits and pieces… Read More
March 5, 2018: AeroVee Turbo Cooling System Bill of Materials Available
Since the release of our Preliminary Report of this project on February 6th, the AeroVee Turbo development team has made more refinements to the system, including the use of a new waterproof and dustproof fan designed for under-the-hood automotive applications, yet still having light weight and low current draw. Flight testing of the system began… Read More
Sonex Aircraft Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Launches New Web Site and a Big Sale Too!
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Aircraft Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Launches New Web Site and a Big Sale Too! February 28, 2018, Oshkosh, WI Today marks the 20th Anniversary of Sonex Aircraft! On February 28, 1998, John Monnett lifted-off from Wittman Regional Airport [KOSH] in Oshkosh, WI in a completely new aircraft: Sonex serial… Read More
Sonex Celebrates 20th Anniversary! New Web Site Launched and a Big Sale Too!
On February 28, 1998 John Monnett lifted-off from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI in a completely new aircraft: Sonex serial number 1, or “SX1.” While certainly not the beginning of John Monnett’s journey, the first flight of SX1 marked the beginning of the Sonex Story for us and thousands of others worldwide. Beginning… Read More
Sonex Events Calendar Updated for 2018!
The Sonex Aircraft Company Events Calendar has been updated for 2018, including the Vertigo Airshows SubSonex performance schedule! Don’t miss Sonex Aircraft’s exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun 2018, including SubSonex airshow performances! We Need Your Builder Events! As 2018 gets into full-swing, remember that we need your grass-roots Sonex Builder Events scheduling for your Builder… Read More
Sonex Employee Anniversaries: Heather Zahner Celebrates 13 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Heather Zahner, who celebrates her 13-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
AeroVee Turbo Cooling System Preliminary Report: February 6, 2018
In recent weeks Sonex Aircraft has made great progress on a new liquid cooling system for the AeroVee Turbo. The purpose of this system is to reliably reduce temperatures of the turbocharger bearing block to reduce the chances of oil coking and turbo seizing. History: Around mid-year 2016 Sonex Aircraft began receiving reports of turbo… Read More
