Waiex-B First Flight: Les Wellington
Congratulations to Les Wellington of Eugene, Oregon whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0023) flew for the first time on August 13th! “August 13, 2019 was first flight for our Waiex-B flown by Gary Ludeke,” writes Les. “Performed seven successful takeoff and landings with no known issues. Very exciting to see the plane fly that… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Ryan Roth
Congratulations to Ryan Roth of Knoxville, Tennessee whose standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Waiex (S/N W0197) flew for the first time on June 16th! “Well, it flies!” writes Ryan, “All in all, the flight was a great success and I’m very much looking forward to the next one!” Gold Wings are on the way to Ryan!… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Lou Pappas
Congratulations to Lou Pappas of Glendale, Arizona whose AeroVee Turbo powered, standard gear Waiex-B (S/N WXB0010) flew for the first time on December 16th! This is Lou’s second Sonex Aircraft build, having previously completed and flown Waiex S/N W0031 in 2006. “Thanks to you guys for all your help again,” writes Lou. “#2 Sonex for… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Max Emmighausen
Congratulations to Max Emmighausen of Sugar Hill, New Hampshire whose tri-gear Waiex (S/N W0059) flew for the first time on September 30th! “My Waiex flew for .6 hrs yesterday at Mt Washington Regional KHIE. It flew wonderfully, no surprises,” writes Max. “Thanks especially go to my ultra patient and helpful wife Cathy, Mike Smith for… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Juergen Voll
Congratulations to Juergen Voll of Wichita Falls, Texas whose AeroVee Turbo powered, standard gear Waiex-B (S/N WXB0017) flew for the first time on September 23rd! “It flies pretty nice with a nice crisp response to the aerobatic ailerons,” writes Juergen. “Despite that the day of the first flight started with marginal weather, it conluded with… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Donald Wolcott
Congratulations to Donald Wolcott of Brimfield, Illinois whose AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0132) flew for the first time on June 24th! "It flew just as expected with no problems," writes Don. "What a rush and experience to be able to build your own plane then give it its first flight. Thanks, Sonex for a great… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Bruce Turner and Chris Wade
Congratulations to Bruce Turner and build partner Chris Wade of Whitianga, New Zealand whose AeroVee powered Waiex (S/N W0083) flew for the first time on June 7th! “Waiex #083, ZK-WYX, took to the air for the first time on 7th June 2018 from Whitianga airfield with Alan Coubray at the controls (Alan is builder of… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Len du Preez
Congratulations to Len du Preez of Kempton Park, Gauteng South Africa, whose Standard-Gear, Jabiru 3300 Powered Waiex (S/N W0208) flew for the first time on October 7th! “After 2 years, 5 months and 7 days on the 7th of October 2017, Waiex #208 flew for the first time,” writes Len. “The first flight was fairly… Read More
Waiex First Flight: Wendel Waltz
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
Waiex First Flight: Dwight Hoover
Congratulations to Dwight Hoover of Albany, Oregon whose VW powered, Tri-Gear Waiex (S/N W0145) flew for the first time on November 4th! “Very responsive on the controls and feels solid in the pattern,” writes Dwight. “What a plane…. Just over 2 years from start to first flight. Special thanks to my long suffering wife Marcia… Read More
