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Category: Onex First Flights

Onex First Flight: Michael Turrell

Published: October 22, 2024 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Michael Turrell of Dutton, Ontario, Canada whose VW powered Tricycle Gear Onex (S/N ONX0080) flew for the first time on October 3rd! Gold Wings are on the way to Mike! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn More About the Onex! Learn More About the AeroVee Engine Kit!

Onex First Flight: Ray Wilhelm

Published: July 31, 2024 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Ray Wilhelm of Bermuda Dunes, California whose Rotax 912 powered Onex (S/N ONX0217) flew for the first time on May 17th! “First flight was May 17, 2024. Since then there have been several more flights to work out the cooling and trim issues,” writes Ray. “After relocating the the oil cooler and installing… Read More

Onex First Flight: Morris Pearson

Published: December 16, 2022 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Morris Pearson of Chesapeake, Virginia whose standard-gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0128) flew for the first time on November 29th! “Flew perfect with no trim or heavy wing issues,” writes Morris. “Build it by the plans and it will fly beautifully. Many thanks to Kerry (Sonex Tech Support) and the entire Sonex staff… Read More

Onex First Flight: Don Brown

Published: October 11, 2022 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Don Brown of Owosso, Michigan whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0106) flew for the first time on October 10th! “The flight went as I expected,” writes Don, “I actually took 3 flights [that day] to dial in the AeroInjector & make some adjustments to the MGL EFIS. I set the trim to… Read More

Onex First Flight: Edward Parisi

Published: May 4, 2022 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Edward Parisi of Katy, Texas whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0196) flew for the first time on April 27th! “Handled and flew just perfect,” writes Edward, “flew about 30 min. No Engine temperature issues and excited about getting on with the phase 1 and having some fun.” Gold Wings are on the… Read More

Onex First Flight: Scott Todd

Published: September 26, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Scott Todd of Chandler, Arizona whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0017) flew for the first time on September 21st! “It flew! What a blast,” writes Scott. “It was indicating 154 at about 3400 rpm. Engine ran really smooth and strong. Airplane handled great! This was my fourth Sonex first flight but… Read More

Onex First Flight: Tom Jones

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

Congratulations to Tom Jones of Van Wert, Ohio whose tri-gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Onex (S/N ONX0133) flew for the first time on September 6th! “It was a once in a lifetime experience!” writes Tom. “Takeoff was ugly but the landing wasn’t too bad. Turbo power is shocking. Once the pilot gets dialed in this thing… Read More

Onex First Flight: Jeffrey & Robert Meyer

Published: September 3, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Jeffrey & Robert Meyer of Lacon, Illinois whose standard gear, UL260iS powered Onex (S/N ONX0178) flew for the first time on August 22nd! “The airplane performed beautifully on the first flight,” writes Jeff. “After eights years of building, ONX0178, took to the skies for the first time! The airplane is equipped with a… 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

Onex First Flight: Dale Burkey

Published: November 10, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Dale Burkey of Walnut, Illinois whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0197) flew for the first time on November 8th! “Only did one lap on first flight,” writes Dale, “Next flight will definitely be much longer. No surprises during flight, everything seemed to work flawlessly.” Gold Wings are on the way to… Read More

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