Sonex Builder Events: Check-Out the North East Sonex Fly-In!
The 10th Annual North East Sonex Fly-In is set to return to Keene, NH on September 8, 2018! If you have an interest in the Sonex aircraft; if you just like airplanes and enjoy hanging around airports; if you live in the New England/Northeast area, then this event is for you! Learn More on our… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: 3-Ship Trip Across the Australian Outback to Lake Eyre
What can you do with a Sonex Aircraft? Australian builders Brian Ham, Peter Anson and Stuart Trist decided to take an ambitious trip to Lake Eyre this summer, each flying their own Sonex, over some foreboding country in Northern South Australia. Lake Eyre, officially known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, contains the lowest natural point in… Read More
Onex First Flight: Gordon Baxter
Congratulations to Gordon Baxter of Kitchener, Ontario Canada whose VW powered Standard Gear Onex (S/N ONX0024) flew for the first time on June 17th! “My Onex made it’s first flight with my friend and test pilot Glen Oliphant on June 17, 2018,” writes Gordon. “The flight went well and we are proceeding with the test… Read More
The NEW Silver Bullet: 90% Complete
"90% done 90% to go," writes SubSonex builder Rick Ksander of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Rick sent us these great pictures of his SubSonex s/n JSX0012, as he was preparing it for static display at the Peterborough Airshow last weekend. Rick’s beautiful polish job and graphics bring back fond memories from a generation ago and sends… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Richard Ewing
Congratulations to Richard Ewing of Perth, Western Australia whose AeroVee powered Tri-Gear Sonex (S/N 1586) flew for the first time on June 26th! “I’m very impressed with the way the aircraft flies,” writes Richard. “It has very good manners on the ground, has very nicely harmonised controls and gave me no concerns during the flight…. Read More
Peter Weston: BTW, My Sonex is Flying!
Remember how we said that some builders are so busy having fun flying their aircraft that they forget to tell us about their first flights? Here’s another recent example: “Attached is a photo of my completed Sonex," writes Peter Weston of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, “I’ve been flying it happily for years but never reported having… 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
Sonex Builder Events: Attend the SBPF AirVenture BBQ!
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation has scheduled its annual AirVenture BBQ for Wednesday, July 25th! The party will be an informal BYOB burgers and brats affair at Wayne Daniels’ 7th Heaven over on the east side of Wittman Field. The night airshow is a highlight of the week, and attendees can enjoy it from the perspective of… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In a Great Day!
An annual tradition, the Midwest Sonex Fly-In was recently held on June 2nd and was a great success again this year. The following is a report from event co-organizer Rick Wantz: “The 2018 Midwest Sonex Fly-In is in the books. We had a great turnout and a wonderful time seeing our Sonex friends and making… 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
