Call to Action: Secure the Future of Experimental Flight Training
Attention Sonex builders, pilots and enthusiasts: A court ruling earlier this year has severly damaged the ability of experimental aircraft owners and pilots to obtain transition and recurrency training in their aircraft. While the FAA has used letters of deviation authority (LODAs) and exemptions to temporarily address the issue, a long-term fix is years away… Read More
SubSonex Wins a Lindy (Again)!
Congratulations to Brock Aldrich, builder of SubSonex s/n JSX0024 for earning a Bronze Lindy Award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021! Brock’s aircraft first flew on October 9, 2020 and in addition to flying the little jet, Brock has been focusing on the aesthetic touches, culminating in a fresh and stunning paint job completed just prior… Read More
Without You, Oshkosh is Not AirVenture
As the Sonex staff, along with much of the rest of Oshkosh and volunteers from far and wide prepare for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to begin next week, it’s hard to not find ourselves reflecting upon just how strange the last year has been. Strange for so many reasons, but for us here in Oshkosh and… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: SBPF BBQ at 7th Heaven is Back!
With the Return of AirVenture in 2021 also comes the return of the Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation BBQ at 7th Heaven on Wittman Field during the Wednesday Night Airshow! The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation has scheduled its annual AirVenture BBQ for Wednesday, July 28th! The party will be an informal BYOB burgers and brats affair… Read More
Electric Xenos Featured in Kitplanes Magazine; Installation Mounts Coming Soon from Sonex!
A Xenos Motorglider adorns the August 2021 cover of Kitplanes Magazine, but not just any Xenos Motorglider! “Electrified,” the 12-page feature article written by Kitplanes editor at-large Paul Dye features the electric-powered Xenos built and flown by Gabriel DeVault in Watsonville, CA. Read the Article Now! Gabe’s “Zaero” powered Xenos installation, consisting of a Zero… Read More
Onex First Flight: Thomas Helm
Congratulations to Tom Helm of Neenah, Wisconsin whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0137) flew for the first time on June 28th! “Just flew first flight in ONX0137, N551X today,” writes Tom. “Build started 7 years ago with steady but infrequent building, was a hobby project. Flight went well with airplane flight straight and… Read More
Midwest Sonex Fly-In 2021 in the Books
After a long COVID drought of airplane gatherings made only slightly less-painful by innovative virtual events, the Sonex community enjoyed their first builder gathering with the 2021 Midwest Sonex Fly-In held at Drake Field Airport (KFYV) in Fayetteville, AR. The following report is from event co-organizer Rick Wantz: This years fly-in was a huge success… Read More
Kitplanes Sonex & Waiex Buyers Guide Available Online
Waiex B-Model factory prototype “Red One” graces the cover of Kitplanes Magazine again in June, this time to illustrate a buyers guide for used Sonex and Waiex aircraft. The 7-page feature article is now available for readers online and provides a great overview of both Legacy (A-Model) and B-Model Sonex and Waiex designs. The article… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Midwest Sonex Fly-In is Set for June 5
Save the date! The Midwest Sonex Fly-In is set to return to Fayetteville, AR again this year on June 5th. Fly-In and Drive-In attendance is welcome. Sonex builder-sponsored fly-in events are a great opportunity to meet Sonex Aircraft builders, learn about their projects and sometimes even take a ride in a Sonex for the first… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Hernan Santibanez
Congratulations to Hernan Santibanez of Valparaiso, Chile whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0017) flew for the first time on February 5th. “She flies great!!” writes Hernan, “Mission accomplished, everything according to the schedule, thank you very much to everyone who made it possible for this aerodrome to be in the air.” Gold Wings are on the way… Read More
