Onex First Flight: Micah Martin
Congratulations to Micah Martin of Scottsdale, Arizona, whose AeroVee Powered, Standard-Gear Onex (S/N ONX0200) flew for the first time on January 24th! “The OneX performed like a champ,” writes Micah. “It was surprisingly nimble, highly responsive, and very light to the touch. While in the air, I marveled at how all those bits and pieces… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Paul LaRue
Congratulations to Paul LaRue of Dearborn, Michigan, whose Jabiru 3300 Powered, Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1509) flew for the first time on December 21st! “It was quite a day,” writes Paul. “I met the FAA airworthiness inspector at 10am, and had the certificate before 11am. The Sonex flew great. The landing was the part that I… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Tim Mobbs
Congratulations to Tim Mobbs of Seething, Norfolk, England, whose AeroVee Powered, Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1555) flew for the first time on November 9th! “The test programme is continuing well,” writes Tim. “From 1943, Seething was the base of the 448th Bomb Group of the USAAF and their ‘assembly ship’ was a yellow and black chequered… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Javier Palejko
Congratulations to Javier Palejko and his build partner Ruben Rigo of Posadas, Misiones, Argentina, whose CAMit 3300 Powered, Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1707) flew for the first time on December 4th! “The first flight was extremely fun,” writes Javier, “everything work as expected, both of us are very excited on the adventures that will come.” Gold… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Terry Cooper
Congratulations to Terry Cooper of Burlington, Wisconsin, whose AeroVee Powered, Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1508) flew for the first time on November 29th! “Judging from the first flight the Sonex is going to be a fun aircraft to fly,” writes Terry, “and I am looking forward to phase 1 flight testing and beyond. Thanks to all… Read More
Sonex-B First Flight: Leroy Brandt
Congratulations to Leroy Brandt of Dane, Wisconsin, whose Sonex-B Conversion (S/N 0393B) Flew for the first time on November 28th! Leroy’s UL 260iS Powered, Tri-Gear aircraft is the first customer B-Model example to fly! “…it flew very well,” writes Leroy. “Thanks to my ground crew Jerry, cal and Hallis. This is going to be a… Read More
Sonex First Flight: John Keith
Congratulations to John Keith of Edmonton, Alberta Canada, whose AeroVee Turbo Powered, Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1709) flew for the first time on October 26th! “…it flew great and ran as well,” writes John. “Other than needing a few adjustments to pitch control and the right hand flap (banked to the right) and running a little… Read More
Onex First Flight: Daniel Carley
Congratulations to Daniel Carley of Center Moriches, New York, whose VW Powered, Standard-Gear Onex (S/N ONX0127) flew for the first time on November 7th! “The aircraft flew extremely well,” writes Daniel. “no trim needed. It’s a very easy plane to fly and land. I’m very happy with the Onex.” Gold Wings are on the way!… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Homer Dangler
Congratulations to Homer Dangler of Adrian, Michigan, whose Standard-Gear, Jabiru 3300 Powered Sonex (S/N 0306) flew for the first time on August 15th! “I always test flew my airplanes but now at my age I want to respect the desires of my wife of 68 years and children and not fly it alone,” writes Homer…. Read More
Sonex First Flight: Nathan Maier
Congratulations to Nathan Maier of Bakersfield, California, whose Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1085) flew for the first time on September 26th! “The kit really came together well, and I enjoyed almost every moment of the build,” writes Nathan. “Thanks is owed to Sonex tech support and the Sonex community, especially Peter VanSchalkwyk.” Gold Wings are on… Read More
