Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Building Xenos 42 in a Jersey City Townhouse
When asked by prospective builders “how much shop space do I need to build a Sonex, Waiex or Xenos?” the staff at Sonex Aircraft will sometimes reply with “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Sonex Aircraft are routinely constructed in single-car garages and other small shop spaces. Through the years, we’ve seen customers building… Read More
December 10, 2010: Onex Static Load Tests Complete
Sonex Aircraft, LLC recently conducted 3 structural load tests in the Hornets’ Nest Research and Development center. The wing structures of both the Onex and SubSonex (JSX-1) aircraft designs, along with the Onex horizontal stabilizer, all underwent static load testing using procedures prescribed by FAR part 23. Note: the SubSonex tail structure was not tested… Read More
E-Flight Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE E-Flight Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight December 3, 2010, Oshkosh, WI The Sonex Aircraft, LLC E-Flight Initiative proof-of-concept electric-powered Waiex aircraft achieved its first flight today, December 3, 2010 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. Piloted by Sonex Founder and E-Flight team leader John Monnett, N270DC made a short… Read More
E-Flight Electric Waiex First Flight Coverage
E-Flight Electric Waiex First Flight Coverage The E-Flight Electric Waiex made it’s maiden flight on December 3, 2010. Our Press Releaseand Press Images Supplement attracted a ton of great coverage. The following are links to many of the articles and interviews which are accessible online. Interviews: EV World Interview with John Monnett (2 parts) Powered… Read More
EAA Webinar Series: “AeroConversions AeroVee and AeroInjector: Sport Pilot Power”
EAA Webinar Series “AeroConversions AeroVee and AeroInjector: Sport Pilot Power” by John Monnett Watch the Video! On November 16th, 2010 Sonex Aircraft Founder and President, John Monnett, presented a Webinar on AeroConversions products including the AeroVee and AeroInjector through EAA’s popular Webinar series. That Webinar is now available in video format on our YouTube Channel…. Read More
EAA.org: “Perseverance Pays Off: EAA staff-built Sonex makes first flight”
EAA.org “Perseverance Pays Off: EAA staff-built Sonex makes first flight” An EAA staff-built Sonex project made its first flight on November 28th, 2010. The first flight represents the culmination of a long-term goal for its builders, and memorializes a fallen member of the build team. Read the full story and watch a video of the… Read More
October 1, 2010: Onex Gets Improved Seating Geometry and More Fuel!
The Hornets’ Nest R&D team continues work on the Onex following a very successful debut of prototype #1 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. AirVenture presented a perfect opportunity to have prospective customers of all sizes and shapes try on the Onex prototype and its preliminary cockpit layout. After having a few tall individuals (taller than… Read More
EAA Experimenter Newsletter: “VW-Powered Single Seat, All-Metal Aircraft at AirVenture 2010”
EAA Experimenter Newsletter “VW-Powered Single Seat, All-Metal Aircraft at AirVenture 2010” by Rob Wyland A recent article in EAA’s online newsletter, Experimenter, bills the new Onex single-place, folding wing aircraft as one of the most exciting offerings in today’s single-place VW-powered aircraft market. The article, “VW-Powered Single Seat, All-Metal Aircraft at AirVenture 2010”by Rob Wyland,… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Progress Update: September 9, 2010
First Flight Video: The AeroVee Turbo first flew on August 30th, installed in the factory prototype Waiex. See the short video at right taken of the first flight, including a brief interview with pilot Drew Waterworth. More information about the first flight and AeroVee Turbo project goals can be found in our September 3, 2010… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Progress Update: September 3, 2010
Sonex is pleased to announce that flight testing has begun on the Turbocharged AeroVee engine installation in our factory Waiex. The intent of this project is to continue the Sonex tradition of continuous improvement for our products by developing an economical, light-weight, simple, and reliable retrofit turbocharging system for the AeroVee engine. The obvious benefits… Read More
