Education Projects: EAA Chapter 33 Builds a Onex!
Like many other EAA Chapters, youth education programs and schools, EAA Chapter 33 in Cedar Rapids Iowa has embraced Sonex Aircraft kits as a great group build project, building our Onex single-place aircraft kit. The detailed update below from chapter member Clint Gosch says it all! The project began in October and has quickly become… Read More
Xenos First Flight: Bremerton Aviation Center for Education
Congratulations to the Bremerton Aviation Center for Education (BACE) of Bremerton, Washington whose Zaero Electric powered Xenos (S/N X0030) flew for the first time on February 5th! The aircraft was built by students participating in the BACE youth education program and is owned by a group of approximately 15 EAA Chapter 406 members. “The building… Read More
Xenos-B First Flight: Keith Craw
Congratulations to Keith Craw of Parker, Colorado whose AeroVee Turbo powered Xenos-B (S/N XNB0021) flew for the first time on January 8th! “Here’s a shot of Xenos XNB-0021 over the plains of Colorado,” writes Keith, “Flies great without engine power and a lot quieter too! Thanks for an interesting kit and final product.” Gold Wings… Read More
When Grandpa Builds an Airplane…
“This is what happens when Sonex builders have to wait…” wrote Sonex-B builder James Yrineo, “Chris waiting on a kit and me waiting for my first grandchild to be born.” Let’s face it, many participants in our hobby have “Grandparent” listed in their resume, or soon will. James Yrineo, builder of Sonex B serial number… Read More
Onex First Flight: Mark Ferstl
Congratulations to Mark Ferstl of Tucson, Arizona whose Standard Gear, Rotax 912ULS powered Onex (S/N ONX0040) flew for the first time on November 4th! Mark’s Onex was used as the test bed for Cooper Aircraft Corporation’s new Sonex/Rotax Installation Kit. Learn More. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: William Batten
Congratulations to Bill Batten of Columbus, Indiana whose Standard Gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0067) flew for the first today! “I was very impressed with the quality of the Sonex kit,” writes Bill. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn More About the Waiex-B!
Sonex-B First Flight: Michael Suckling
Congratulations to Michael Suckling of Annapolis, Maryland whose Standard Gear, Rotax 912 ULS powered Sonex-B (S/N SNB0041) flew for the first time on July 22nd! “Flew incredibly well,” writes Michael, “very responsive. I am running the 912 ULS 100 hp. Jumps off the ground… cruise at 5500 rpm 146 mph. Thank you for a great… Read More
Builder News: A New Discussion Group and Upcoming Builder Events
A tremendous grass-roots network of builders’ groups and organizations have formed since Sonex’s founding in 1998. These builders’ groups provide invaluable camaraderie and peer support, while also hosting numerous fly-in events across the country and around the globe. SonexPilots.org Sonex builders have established a new online discussion forum at SonexPilots.org Archived discussion threads from the… Read More
Sonex-B First Flight: James Yrineo
Congratulations to James Yrineo of Columbus, Indiana whose Tri-Gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex-B (S/N SNB0039) flew for the first time on May 24th! “First flight of Sonex-B N239SX is in the books,” writes James. “Plane flew great, was very stable. Had all the Indiana Sonex Squadron there. Everyone in that group photo has built, is… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Tony Ferraro
Congratulations to Tony Ferraro of Johnstown, Pennsylvania whose Standard Gear Waiex (S/N W0181) flew for the first time on April 28th! “I eventually got the nerve (and encouragement from the school instructors) to try to fly it,” Tony writes of his Corvair powered Waiex. “I’m happy to report that the flight was uneventful. The plane… Read More
