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Category: Homepage – Side Column

Without You, Oshkosh is Not AirVenture

Published: July 20, 2021 | Posted In: AirVenture, Homepage - Side Column

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!

Published: July 15, 2021 | Posted In: AirVenture, Builder Events, Builder News, Homepage - Side Column

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!

Published: June 30, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, Homepage - Side Column, Product News, Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News, Xenos Press, Xenos-B News
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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

Published: June 29, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

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

Published: June 23, 2021 | Posted In: Builder Events, Builder News, Homepage - Side Column
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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

Published: May 18, 2021 | Posted In: Homepage - Side Column, Sonex (aircraft model) Press, Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News, Waiex Press

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

Published: March 23, 2021 | Posted In: Builder Events, Builder News, Homepage - Side Column

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

Published: February 8, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, SubSonex First Flights

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

Sonex First Flight: Peter Weber

Published: January 13, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to Peter Weber of Winfield, British Columbia, Canada whose tri-gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Sonex (S/N 1668) flew for the first time on October 15th! “First flight of Sonex C-IGMW was at CYLW, on 15 Oct 2020 with test pilot Bill Bryan at the controls,” writes Peter, “Very successful flight, very responsive and lots of… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Casey Cooper

Published: January 7, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to Casey Cooper of Marana, Arizona whose standard gear, Rotax 912 powered Sonex (S/N 0719) flew for the first time on December 6th! “First flight was wonderful,” writes Casey, “Everything I thought it would be [and] a little more. It is such a fun flying toy.” Gold Wings are on the way! View the… Read More

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