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Category: First Flights

Onex First Flight: Stephen Nelson

Published: September 11, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Stephen Nelson of Springfield, South Australia, whose Standard-Gear, VW Powered Onex (S/N ONX0138) flew for the first time on September 8th! This is Stephen’s second Sonex Aircraft, following Xenos S/N X0035, which he still owns and flies. “Performance better than expected and handling delightful,” writes Stephen. “Nice to get back into an aircraft… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Jason Flint

Published: September 11, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to Jason Flint of West Lakeland Minnessota, whose Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1655) flew for the first time on September 8th! “N513CF was nearly flawless in her first flight,” writes Jason. “Many thanks to Sonex Aircraft for making available a kit that’s so easy (and fun!) to build and fly.” Gold Wings are on the… Read More

Onex First Flight: Tobie Erasmus

Published: September 6, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Tobie Erasmus of Thabazimbi, Limpopo South Africa, whose Tri-Gear, VW powered Onex (S/N ONX0144) flew for the first time on August 26th! “The first flight was uneventful and the aircraft performed great,” writes Tobie. “WOW WHAT A RUSH.” Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions

Xenos First Flight: Larry Taylor

Published: July 31, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Xenos First Flights

Congratulations to Larry Taylor of Penticton, British Columbia Canada, whose AeroVee powered, Xenos Motorglider (S/N X0063) flew for the first time on July 24th! This is the first Xenos to be reported to Sonex as having been completed in Canada! Gold Wings are on the way to Larry! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions

Sonex First Flight: Joseph Nelsen

Published: July 20, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to Joseph Nelsen of Gunter, Texas, whose AeroVee powered, standard gear Sonex (S/N 1510) flew for the first time on July 20th! “Initial lift off was spectacular!” writes Joseph of the AeroVee powered aircraft’s performance on his 2,700 foot grass runway, “Both takeoff and landing were described by my ground crew of Clint Murphy,… Read More

Onex First Flight: Jonathan Low

Published: July 6, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Jonathan Low of Westmead, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, who caught-up with us recently about the December 27th first flight of his Jabiru 3300 powered, standard gear Onex (S/N ONX0142)! “This was my second Onex build,” writes Jonathan. “A Jabiru 3300 was installed and flies great. Squeezed in without cowl modification. Cruises 150 mph… Read More

Onex First Flight: David Jones

Published: June 22, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to David Jones of Germantown, Tennessee, whose AeroVee powered, standard gear Onex (S/N ONX0153) flew for the first time on June 17th! “Flew my Onex (SN0153) on Father’s Day weekend with my Dad (and building assistant) in attendance,” writes David, “Got off the ground rather quickly and made a lap around the pattern to… Read More

Fourth Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Makes First Flight: John Corneal

Published: April 21, 2017 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News

SubSonex Personal Jet customer completions are continuing to roll-in with a high success rate, as another customer-built SubSonex has flown! Congratulations to John Corneal of Petersburg, Pennsylvania whose SubSonex SN#6 flew for the first time on April 20th! “N465JC took to the sky for her maiden flight this afternoon at 4pm,” writes John. “The flight… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Redge Greenberg Flies First Customer-Built SubSonex!

Published: November 9, 2015 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News

Congratulations to Redge Greenberg of Durango, Colorado, who made the first flight of SubSonex serial number JSX0003 yesterday, October 15th: the first customer-built SubSonex Personal Jet to fly! “I flew the SubSonex this morning, for about 35 minutes… all went well,” writes Redge. “My regards to Dwight Tolfer who was a big help for me… Read More

Waiex First Flight: Wendel Waltz

Published: January 4, 2015 | Posted In: First Flights, Sonex News, Waiex First Flights

Please note that links on older archive pages are often not active. These pages serve purely as an informational archive. If you have trouble obtaining the information you need from this site, please email the webmaster with your questions. Congratulations to Wendel Waltz of Phoenix, Arizona, who’s AeroVee Powered, Standard Gear Waiex (S/N 16) flew… Read More

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