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Category: SubSonex First Flights

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

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

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

SubSonex First Flight: McLaren Aerospace

Published: August 17, 2020 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News
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Congratulations to McLaren Aerospace of Yonkers, New York whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0031) flew for the first time on July 11th! “The pilot was Paul Miles and the flight took place at Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG),” writes Angus McLaren of McLaren Aerospace. “Everything went great and Paul reported it was a joy to fly. Very… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Tony Nerad

Published: August 6, 2019 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, SubSonex First Flights

Congratulations to Tony Nerad of Fairfax Station, Virginia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0011) flew for the first time on August 3rd! “Flew great,” writes Tony. “Needs more runway than I was accustomed to [Tony is a former Harrier pilot], but once airborne handles well and has superb visibility. I’m enjoying flying it.” Gold Wings are on the way!… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Ryan Steffey

Published: March 29, 2019 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Side Column, SubSonex First Flights

Congratulations to Ryan Steffey of Irwin, Pennsylvania whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0022) flew for the first time on March 15th! “Ryan Steffey completed his JSX-2 in 555 hours of labor and a 2 month 2 week time frame,” writes friend and Reno race pilot Pete Zaccagnino. “His first aircraft build and first jet. Ryan drove his… Read More

The Build Everyone is Watching: Paul Dye’s SubSonex Jet Flies!

Published: March 25, 2019 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, Homepage - Main Column, Sonex News, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News

When the Editor-in-Chief of Kitplanes Magazine decides to build your jet aircraft kit, it gets everyone’s attention. In the age of social media, Paul Dye’s SubSonex build has thousands of people watching, and we’re very proud and excited to announce that Paul’s SubSonex serial number JSX0021 made its first flight on March 24th! “First flight… Read More

SubSonex First Flight: Ken Hollrah

Published: August 27, 2018 | Posted In: Builder News, First Flights, SubSonex First Flights, SubSonex News

Congratulations to Ken Hollrah of Fairmont, Oklahoma whose SubSonex Personal Jet (S/N JSX0008) flew for the first time on August 12th! "SubSonex 008 made its first flight on August 12," writes Ken. "Climbed to altitude and performed a few basic maneuvers along with several approaches to stall at various flap settings. I have made two… 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

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