Chicken Soup for the Homebuilder’s Soul
There’s no question that peer support in homebuilding is vital in many respects: camraderie, motivation and technical advice just to name a few. EAA is founded on the networking of homebuilders via its chapters and through programs like EAA Technical Counselors and Flight Advisors. It can be even more beneficial when builders of similar types… Read More
Sonex-B First Flight: Tim Wrede
Congratulations to Tim Wrede of Stony Brook, New York whose tri-gear, AeroMomentum powered Sonex-B (S/N SNB0018) flew for the first time on September 20th! "The plane was a real joy to handle, climbed like a homesick angel, and incredibly easy to land," writes Tim. "It has been a wonderful experience building and your team only… Read More
Builder News: Lou Toth’s Sonex Sets NAA Record!
Congratulations to Sonex builder Lou Toth who set a National Aeronautics Association (NAA) Speed Over a Recognized Course record in his AeroVee powered, tricycle gear Sonex, “Dreamcicle.” The record was set in Class R for Microlights per European standards. Lou set the record along with Ben Poffenberger on March 31st, flying from Pensacola, Florida to… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Northeast Sonex Fly-In Returns on September 30th!
Save the date! The 11th Annual Northeast Sonex Fly-In returns after a 5-year hiatus, and in a new venue. The event will return on September 30th and will be held in Westhampton Beach, NY. Sonex builder-sponsored fly-in events are a great opportunity to meet Sonex Aircraft builders, learn about their projects and sometimes even take… Read More
Growing-Up with Sonex: Adam Cotton
A lot of youngsters have been involved with Sonex projects through the years, whether they be paticipants in a school or EAA chapter project, or kids and parents building a Sonex aircraft together. For Adam Cotton of Poplar Grove Illinois, the latter is true. Adam and his dad Bryan started building Waiex W0191 together when… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Robert Troyer
Congratulations to Robert Troyer of Toledo, Washington whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 0676) flew for the first time on September 1st! "After two years of building, the first flight of Sonex 676 was on Sept 1st. She was stable and a delight to fly," writes Bob. "Now it is on with the task-based flight… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Patrick Murry
Congratulations to Patrick Murry of Gardner, Kansas whose standard gear, Jabiru 3300 powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0038) flew for the first time on June 19th! "With the mentorship of Bob Mika and the transition training provided by Jeff Schultz as well as some mechanical assistance in the final stages, my naked Waiex broke the surly bonds… Read More
A Retirement Well-Earned: Kerry Fores
With some fancy cupcakes, a staff lunch, some gifts, warm words, and the last in a series of staff briefings about technical support, we wished 20+ year Sonex veteran Kerry Fores a bon voyage today in celebration of his retirement. Kerry is more like a 25+ year Sonex veteran, having been shown the preliminary drawings… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Noel Wade
Congratulations to Noel Wade of Arlington, Washington whose standard gear, AeroVee Turbo powered Sonex (S/N 1339) flew for the first time on May 12th! While the man-hours required to build a kit aircraft can be squeezed into a couple years, many builders have to squeeze their projects into a busier life, but perserverence eventually pays… Read More
Waiex-B First Flight: Murray Parr
Congratulations to Murray Parr of Dunlop ACT, Australia whose standard gear, Rotax 912ULS powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0015) flew for the first time on May 6th! “Couldn’t be happier with how well the Waiex flew,” writes Murray. Gold Wings are on the way! View the Latest Sonex Aircraft Completions Learn More About the Waiex-B!
