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Category: First Flights

Waiex-B First Flight: Francois Gerard

Published: October 20, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Waiex First Flights

Congratulations to Francois Gerard of Oise, France whose standard gear, Rotax 912S powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0018) flew for the first time on October 15th! “First flight on the Compiègne airfield north of Paris,” writes Francois, “very pleasant at the controls, smooth takeoff and landing. Next job, painting” Gold Wings are on the way to Francois!… Read More

Sonex First Flight: John Gregory

Published: October 11, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to John Gregory of Bagley, Minnesota whose standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Sonex (S/N 1711) flew for the first time on September 11th! “Sonex 1021G s/n 1711 flew on a memorable date 9/11/2021!!!” writes John, “…it flew great! Really looking forward toward getting to know this little speedster better! Special thanks to my wife… Read More

Sonex First Flight: Howard Linker

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

Congratulations to Howard Linker of Glastonbury, Connecticut whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 0697) flew for the first time on October 7th! Howard deserves a persistence award, making it to the finish line a little later than some: “After 16 years …it was a thrill to enjoy my first ride,” writes Howard. Gold Wings are… Read More

Xenos First Flight: Rick Caldwell

Published: October 6, 2021 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Xenos First Flights

Congratulations to Rick Caldwell of Indian Harbour, Florida whose CAMit 3300 powered Xenos (S/N X0057) flew for the first time on October 1st! “The Xenos is not like any other plane I have flown,” writes Rick. “It is big and lumbering and the sight picture with that windshield really makes it feel long. It reminds… 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

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

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