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
Sonex Builder Events: Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation Annual Meeting at AirVenture 2017
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation is once again holding its annual membership meeting at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 26th at 11am on the flight line adjacent to the Sonex Aircraft exhibit booth. See full details on our Builders’ Events Calendar Find More Sonex Builder Organizations and Events!
Sonex Builder Events: Attend the Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation Picnic at AirVenture 2017!
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation is once again planning a member BBQ at EAA AirVenture 2017! The party will be an informal BYOB (Bring your own beverage – if you drive please DO NOT plan on drinking alcohol!) burgers and brats affair at Wayne’s 7th Heaven over on the east side of Wittman Field…. Read More
Onex First Flight: David Jones
Congratulations to David Jones of Germantown, Tennessee, whose AeroVee powered, standard gear Onex (S/N ONX0153) flew for the first time on June 17th! “Flew my Onex (SN0153) on Father’s Day weekend with my Dad (and building assistant) in attendance,” writes David, “Got off the ground rather quickly and made a lap around the pattern to… Read More
