EAA Sport Pilot Magazine: “Cross Country; Flying Across the Lower 48 in a Light Sport Aircraft”
EAA Sport Pilot Magazine “Cross Country; Flying Across the Lower 48 in a Light Sport Aircraft” by Phil Simon Read the Article! The December, 2009 issue of Sport Pilot magazine, features an article highlighting Sonex builder Phil Simon’s cross country adventure: becoming the first Sport Pilot to land in all lower-48 United States. The full… Read More
November 25, 2009: New Engine Selection and Panel
Engine Selection The Hornets’ Nest R&D Team has selected a new engine for the SubSonex jet aircraft, the PBS TJ-100. The TJ-100 engine was seen by many attendees of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 as the powerplant for Bob Carlton’s Salto jet-powered glider airshow act. Exhibition of the SubSonex at AirVenture attracted the attention of both… Read More
Stuart Trist: 2,400 miles across the Australian outback
Whoever said the Sonex is not a “touring aircraft?” I think I have given my tri-gear Sonex with a Jabiru 2200 engine a serious testing in long distance touring and it has proved more than capable of the mission, keeping pace with the average GA aircraft burning more than double the fuel. Read the Article:… Read More
Jim Ballenger and Pete Pearson: A Tale of Two Sonexes
Sonex builders Jim Ballenger and Pete Pearson flew their Sonex Aircraft for the first time on the same day. Read Pete’s brief account of two friends building and flying together below: A Tale of Two Sonexes Jim started this adventure by purchasing his Sonex plans before we had ever discussed these sweet little birds…. Read More
September 8, 2009: High Power Runs in Integrated Aircraft System
The biggest challenge the E-flight team currently faces with the project is the battery pack/power supply. A number of battery manufacturers have been approached as potential suppliers of the 15kW-h of power desired for the system. The goal of the E-Flight team is to forge a partnership with a battery company or companies that can… Read More
JetWhine Aviation News Blog: “Sonex Onex Overshadowed by R&D Stars”
JetWhine Aviation News Blog “Sonex Onex Overshadowed by R&D Stars” by Scott Spangler. Scott Spangler of the JetWhine aviation news blog paid the Sonex Aircraft facilities a visit recently to learn more about our Hornets’ Nest Research and Development projects unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. This week’s blog post covers the new Onex single-place aircraft… Read More
Airplane Geeks Podcast
Airplane Geeks Podcast Sonex Aircraft, LLC General Manager and CEO Jeremy Monnett gave an entertaining interview with Rob and Max of the Airplane Geeks Podcast radio show. Jeremy gave some insight on current aviation news from his perspective as a former Boeing employee, talked about the benefits of building your own Sonex, Waiex or Xenos aircraft,… Read More
Aero-News.Net: “Best of Show! The Very Best (And Worst) of Oshkosh 2009! (Part One)”
Aero-News.Net “Best of Show! The Very Best (And Worst) of Oshkosh 2009! (Part One)” Sonex Aircraft, LLC has been lauded in today’s edition of Aero-News Network, with two mentions in their “Best of Show” review of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. “Best Affordable Flyer” honors were bestowed upon the Sonex design, “by a mile,” according to… Read More
August 11, 2009: Sonex Aircraft, LLC Unveils SubSonex Jet Prototype!
What is the SubSonex? Okay, so maybe we’re guilty of a little carbon trading for the e-Flight Initiative with this aircraft, but nobody can deny that every pilot’s fantasy is to own and fly a jet! The SubSonex is designed to capitalize on new generation small turbine engines, possibly using alternative biofuels, to give pilots… Read More
Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine: “The Electric Airplane”
Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine “The Electric Airplane” by Peter Garrison Sonex Aircraft LLC’s own Pete Buck received major recognition for his part in the E-Flight Electric aircraft research & development project in a feature article appearing in the August 1, 2009 edition of Smithsonian Air & Space magazine! The article, “The Electric Airplane” by… Read More
