Sonex First Flight: Damien Favre
Congratulations to Damien Favre of Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, France, whose Standard-Gear, AeroVee Powered Sonex (S/N 1115) flew for the first time on October 17th! “Thank you sonex community,” writes Damien. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
SubSonex Update: Builders Enjoying Their Jets!
We’ve received quite a bit of correspondence over the past couple months from SubSonex builders who are enjoying the heck out of their jets!Tom Larkin of Brighton, CO and owner of JSX0003 recently made a trip to Moriarty, NM with his SubSonex to do some flying with SubSonex test pilot and airshow pilot Bob Carlton,… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: 9th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In Another Great Event!
“With picturesque views and comfortable weather the 9th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In took place on Saturday, September 9 at the Keene, NH airport (EEN),” reports event organizer Mike Smith. “The weather and clouds cooperated all day, and 6 Sonexes and a variety of other experimentals, Cessnas, Pipers and a Pitts flew in for the event…. Read More
Onex First Flight: Stephen Nelson
Congratulations to Stephen Nelson of Springfield, South Australia, whose Standard-Gear, VW Powered Onex (S/N ONX0138) flew for the first time on September 8th! This is Stephen’s second Sonex Aircraft, following Xenos S/N X0035, which he still owns and flies. “Performance better than expected and handling delightful,” writes Stephen. “Nice to get back into an aircraft… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Jason Flint
Congratulations to Jason Flint of West Lakeland Minnessota, whose Standard-Gear Sonex (S/N 1655) flew for the first time on September 8th! “N513CF was nearly flawless in her first flight,” writes Jason. “Many thanks to Sonex Aircraft for making available a kit that’s so easy (and fun!) to build and fly.” Gold Wings are on the… Read More
Onex First Flight: Tobie Erasmus
Congratulations to Tobie Erasmus of Thabazimbi, Limpopo South Africa, whose Tri-Gear, VW powered Onex (S/N ONX0144) flew for the first time on August 26th! “The first flight was uneventful and the aircraft performed great,” writes Tobie. “WOW WHAT A RUSH.” Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Sonex Builder Events: 9th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In Coming-up September 9th!
The organizers of the Northeast Sonex Fly-In are busy preparing for their 9th Annual event, coming up soon on September 9th! 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! This… Read More
Xenos First Flight: Larry Taylor
Congratulations to Larry Taylor of Penticton, British Columbia Canada, whose AeroVee powered, Xenos Motorglider (S/N X0063) flew for the first time on July 24th! This is the first Xenos to be reported to Sonex as having been completed in Canada! Gold Wings are on the way to Larry! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions
Sonex First Flight: Joseph Nelsen
Congratulations to Joseph Nelsen of Gunter, Texas, whose AeroVee powered, standard gear Sonex (S/N 1510) flew for the first time on July 20th! “Initial lift off was spectacular!” writes Joseph of the AeroVee powered aircraft’s performance on his 2,700 foot grass runway, “Both takeoff and landing were described by my ground crew of Clint Murphy,… Read More
Onex First Flight: Jonathan Low
Congratulations to Jonathan Low of Westmead, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, who caught-up with us recently about the December 27th first flight of his Jabiru 3300 powered, standard gear Onex (S/N ONX0142)! “This was my second Onex build,” writes Jonathan. “A Jabiru 3300 was installed and flies great. Squeezed in without cowl modification. Cruises 150 mph… Read More
