So Much Fun, They’re Doing it Again! Sonex Virtual Fly-In #3 this Saturday, April 18th!
The Sonex Virtual Fly-In fun will continue for the 3rd week in a row this Saturday, April 18th! See the Kitplanes Magazine article covering the first event! Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom” video conference app. When: Saturday, April 18, 2020, 3:00 pm Central Time Where: Connect online Get Full Details, including “airspace rules” at: SonexBuilders.net… Read More
Onex First Flight: Gary Novotny
Congratulations to Gary Novotny of Chuckey, Tennessee whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Onex (S/N ONX0199) flew for the first time on April 11th! “I made my first flight 4/11/20 and stayed aloft 1.2 hours,” writes Gary. “AeroVee 80 ran flawless and I got my 1+ hours at 3000+ RPM as recommended in the AeroVee manual. Aircraft… Read More
Sonex Virtual Fly-In is Back Again this Saturday, April 11th!
Last week’s inaugural Sonex Virtual Fly-In was a great success, and even earned some fame with Kitplanes Magazine! Back by popular demand, the organizers plan to do it again this Saturday, April 11th, incorporating some improvements to make the event even better. Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom” video conference app. When: Saturday, April… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Virtual Sonex Fly-In April 4th, Join on Zoom!
Since we’re all practicing social distancing and not getting our regular dose of aviation merriment, we need something to fill the gap. Sonex builder Robbie Culver has organized a virtual Sonex gathering to help us all get our aviation fix and meet a few fellow Sonex builders! Who: Everyone! What: Virtual Sonex gathering using the free “Zoom”… Read More
2020 Midwest Sonex Fly-In Scheduled: Cross Your Fingers!
The Midwest Sonex Fly-In will be back for 2020 — we hope! Coronavirus willing, the date is set for June 6th at Drake Field Airport in Fayetteville, AR. "Back by popular request the 2020 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is once again hosted at KFYV, Drake Field in Fayetteville, Ar. by Rick "NWA Wingman" Wantz, Sonex 367SX,… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Jem DeSalis
Congratulations to Jem DeSalis of Maidenhead, England whose standard gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 1608) flew for the first time on November 21st! Jem writes: “Brave Pilot, Steve Moody. Inspirational inspector, Rex Coates.” Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Waiex-B First Flight: Ron Heberlein
Congratulations to Ron Heberlein of Wilsonville, Oregon whose standard gear, UL Power UL260iS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0026) flew for the first time on October 26th! “After a little over 2 1/2 years, our plane is finally up in the air!” writes Ron. “It was a great feeling to be able to take off for the… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Greg McCarthy
Congratulations to Greg McCarthy of Marlo, Victoria, Australia whose tri-gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Sonex (S/N 0218) flew for the first time on November 15th! “Sonex #0218 successfully test flown by Mr Will Quint (Flight Instructor and Ace Test Pilot, Bendigo Flying Club) – #0218 (Regn 19-1654) took to the skies like a homesick angel,” writes… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Want to Afford a Sonex? Quit Smoking!
Sonex Builder Richard Young (Sonex SN: 1566) gives a fun and entertaining comparison of the cost of sport flying vs. other habits in your life. See More Sonex Flying Stories!
Sonex Flying Stories: How a Waiex Project Launched Nick Sheryka’s Career and Fulfilled a Dream
Nick Sheryka, builder of Waiex SN: W0142, was recently featured in a great article on his employer’s web site. Nick is the Principal Flight Test Engineer for Boom Supersonic, a private startup with the goal of building a viable Quiet SuperSonex (whoops! SuperSonic, that is) Transport (QSST) called Overture. While Nick certainly supplied the talent… Read More
