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Author: waiex29

Rochester, MN Post-Bulletin: “In his Xenos, Craig Jones rides the clouds”

Published: August 1, 2007 | Posted In: Builder News, Sonex Aircraft in the News

Rochester, MN Post-Bulletin “In his Xenos, Craig Jones rides the clouds” by Jim Troyer Local newspaper article celebrating the fun that can be had in a Xenos Motorglider, relating the rewarding flying experience of Austin, MN Xenos builder Craig Jones. Jones’ Xenos (S/N 11) is the first customer-built Xenos to fly.

July 24, 2007: AirVenture 2007 E-Flight Roll-Out

Published: July 24, 2007 | Posted In: E-Flight Development, Hornets' Nest R&D
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The Sonex Aircraft, LLC E-Flight Initiative was officially unveiled at a Tuesday, July 24 press conference held on AeroShell Square at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. The unveiling included a proof-of-concept prototype electric powerplant installed in a Waiex airframe and the event was kicked-off with opening remarks by EAA President Tom Poberezny. During the press conference,… Read More

Kitplanes Magazine: “Waiex, Y Not?”

Published: July 1, 2007 | Posted In: Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News

Kitplanes Magazine “Waiex, Y Not?” by Ed Wischmeyer An article featuring Lou Pappas’ award winning Jabiru 3300 powered Waiex. While the article contained a lot of positive information, Sonex Aircraft, LLC disagrees with some of the negative statements made by the author. See our Letter to the Editor, including reactions to the article from Sonex… Read More

Kitplanes Magazine: “Designer Spotlight: John Monnett”

Published: July 1, 2007 | Posted In: Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News

Kitplanes Magazine “Designer Spotlight: John Monnett” by Tim Kern A 7-page feature article as part of Kitplanes “Designer Spotlight” series, packed with historical photographs covering Sonex Aircraft LLC Founder and President John Monnett’s career from Sonerai to Sonex. Incidentally, “From Sonerai to Sonex” is the proposed title of a John Monnett biography, written by Sonex… Read More

Another Award-Winning Sonex Aircraft!

Published: June 28, 2007 | Posted In: Sonex News

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions.   Congratulations to Dennis Burton of Greeley, Colorado, whose Sonex (S/N 691) won the Third Place… Read More

Sonex Attending Baraboo Dells Air Show

Published: June 28, 2007 | Posted In: Sonex News

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions. Weather permitting, one or more Sonex Aircraft from the Sonex Aircraft, LLC factory will be flying-in… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Dick Hein

Published: June 18, 2007 | Posted In: First Flights, Sonex First Flights

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions. Congratulations to Dick Hein of Fullerton, California, whose Jabiru 3300 powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 868) flew… Read More

Fourth Annual Homecoming a Success

Published: June 11, 2007 | Posted In: Sonex News

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions.   The Fourth Annual Sonex Aircraft, LLC Homecoming Fly-In was a great success as we hosted… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Bill Wood

Published: June 8, 2007 | Posted In: First Flights, Sonex First Flights

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions.   Congratulations to Bill Wood of Granbury, Texas, whose AeroVee powered, Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 775) flew… Read More

EAA Sport Pilot Magazine: “Building a Sonex: A Lesson in Life”

Published: June 1, 2007 | Posted In: Builder News, Sonex Aircraft in the News

EAA Sport Pilot Magazine “Building a Sonex: A Lesson in Life” by Jeff Shultz Read the story of how a Sonex project became a Shultz family affair! Read the Article! (820kb PDF file)

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