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Category: First Flights

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

Sonex First Flight: Matt McKee

Published: November 20, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Sonex First Flights

Congratulations to Matthew McKee of Franklinton, North Carolina whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1084) flew for the first time on November 19th! Matt’s aircraft build is a great story of perseverance: “My official first flight date was 11-19-20, thirteen years after I started building,” writes Matt, “Why did it take so long? After… Read More

ELECTRIC Xenos First Flight: Gabe DeVault

Published: November 19, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Xenos First Flights

Congratulations to Gabriel DeVault of Watsonville, California whose ELECTRIC powered Xenos (S/N X0059) flew for the first time on July 18th! “Intrepid Test Pilot Bob Mackey flew Gabriel DeVault’s Electric Sonex Xenos (N540EV) into the great blue,” writes Gabe, “After 40 minutes of flight, including a climb over 2000′ and some slow flight and stall… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Andre Viljoen

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

Congratulations to Andre Viljoen of Broulee, New South Wales, Australia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0030) flew for the first time on November 9th, becoming the first SubSonex based outside of the United States to fly. “Today I joined a very exclusive club when I took my SubSonex for its first fly,” writes Andre, “Yesterday I got… 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

Sonex First Flight: Billy Kerchner

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

Congratulations to Billy Kerchner of Royersford, Pennsylvania whose standard gear, scratch-built Sonex (S/N 1723) flew for the first time on October 15th! Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions

Waiex First Flight: Randy Lyons

Published: November 4, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Waiex First Flights

Congratulations to Randy Lyons of Crystal River, Florida whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0212) flew for the first time on October 12th! “Waiex Ser. No. 212 chewed through it’s leash on October 12, 2020,” writes Randy, “Much to the delight of the builder/owner/pilot, the wings stayed on and the engine continued to make… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Brett Wilkes

Published: October 29, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News

Congratulations to Brett Wilkes of Newnan, Georgia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0019) flew for the first time on May 19th! “First flight was May 19th for serial number 19 out of Coweta County Airport in Georgia,” writes Brett, “Almost two years to the day since we ordered the kit. Flight was great, no squawks. Now have… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Brock Aldrich

Published: October 9, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News

Congratulations to Brock Aldrich of Indianapolis, Indiana whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0024) flew for the first time on October 5th! “Two flights and two smooth but somewhat lengthy landings ?,” writes Brock, “Aside from a couple of aural warnings that need to be adjusted, it flew fantastic!” Gold Wings are on the way! Learn More about… Read More

Onex First Flight: Jeff Cardwell

Published: October 8, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, Onex First Flights

Congratulations to Jeff Cardwell of Stanthorpe, Queensland Australia whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0162) flew for the first time on October 6th! “We spent 1.3 hours aloft in the circuit area just getting a feel for the slippery little beast and giving the engine a good run as per the manual,” writes Jeff…. Read More

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