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Category: Hornets’ Nest R&D

Waiex B-Model Achieves First Flight!

Published: May 6, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Hornets' Nest R&D, Sonex News, Sonex-B News, Waiex-B News

Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that the first prototype of the new Sonex and Waiex B-Model designs, Waiex-B N112YB “The Spirit of Red One,” achieved its first flight this morning! Sonex T-Flight Chief Flight Instructor Joe Norris had the honor of conducting this morning’s first flight in the AeroVee Turbo powered Waiex-B. “Temperatures were… Read More

EAA Webinar Series: “The B’s Are Coming! An Evolution of the Sonex Design Philosophy”

Published: April 27, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, B-Model Press, Sonex Aircraft in the News, Sonex News, Sonex-B News

EAA Webinar Series “The B’s Are Coming! An Evolution of the Sonex Design Philosophy” by John Monnett Sonex Aircraft founder and EAA Homebuilt Hall of Fame member, John Monnett discusses the company’s newest designs, the B model Sonex and Waiex. John will explain the philosophy of the new designs and how they have evolved from… Read More

B-Model Kit Ordering Now Available!

Published: April 26, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Hornets' Nest R&D, Sonex News, Sonex-B News, Waiex-B News

B-Model Kits: See All Pricing and Order Now!  Online ordering tools are now available for the new Sonex-B and Waiex-B B-Model kits! You can also mail or fax your order with our PDF B-Model order forms. Like other Sonex Aircraft designs, B-Models are available in Complete Airframe Kits, Sub-Kits and Quick Build Kits. B-Model Kit… Read More

New: B-Model Conversion Kits in the Works!

Published: April 14, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Hornets' Nest R&D, Sonex News, Sonex-B News, Waiex-B News

Sonex Aircraft, LLC had a great showing at Sun ‘n Fun 2016 with the public debut of the B-Model design for Sonex and Waiex aircraft! The Waiex-B on-display in our booth received a tremendous response and an unexpected number of current Sonex and Waiex builders expressed their interest in converting their projects to B-Models. Sonex… Read More

Sonex Media Events and Announcements for Sun ‘n Fun 2016

Published: March 30, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases, Xenos Press Releases
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PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Media Events and Announcements for Sun ‘n Fun 2016: Sonex and Waiex B-Models Unveiled SubSonex Personal Jet Now More Affordable Xenos Motorglider Quick Build Kits Available March 30, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex and Waiex B-Models Unveiled: Sonex Aircraft, LLC will be debuting the new B-Model design for Sonex and… Read More

SubSonex Personal Jet Now More Affordable!

Published: March 28, 2016 | Posted In: Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex Development Archive, SubSonex News, SubSonex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SubSonex Personal Jet Now More Affordable! March 28, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft, LLC is excited to announce a new sales strategy for the SubSonex Personal Jet, with a drastically reduced airframe price to put this unparalleled aircraft into the hands of more pilots! The SubSonex package is now available… Read More

Sonex Aircraft Announces Development of Sonex and Waiex B-Models; Kit Reservation Deposits Now Being Accepted

Published: February 18, 2016 | Posted In: B-Model Development Archive, Press Releases, Sonex (model) Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, Waiex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Aircraft Announces Development of Sonex and Waiex B-Models; Kit Reservation Deposits Now Being Accepted February 18, 2016, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is very excited to announce its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. “What is the B-Model?” asks Sonex designer and founder John Monnett, “It’s what you’ve… Read More

First Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Flies! Second Factory Prototype Also Achieves First Flight; SubSonex Books More Airshows

Published: October 16, 2015 | Posted In: Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex Development Archive, SubSonex News, SubSonex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Flies! Second Factory Prototype Also Achieves First Flight; SubSonex Books More Airshows October 16, 2015, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft extends its congratulations to Redge Greenberg of Durango, Colorado, who made the first flight of SubSonex serial number JSX0003 yesterday, October 15th: the first customer-built SubSonex… Read More

Bob Carlton to Debut SubSonex Personal Jet Aerobatic Show at Sun ‘n Fun 2015

Published: April 3, 2015 | Posted In: Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex Development Archive, SubSonex News, SubSonex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bob Carlton to Debut SubSonex Personal Jet Aerobatic Show at Sun ‘n Fun 2015 April 3, 2015, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is excited to announce that the SubSonex Air Show, flown by renowned performer Bob Carlton, will make its worldwide debut at the 2015 Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo!… Read More

Sonex Aircraft Delivers First SubSonex Kit; Four New SubSonex Pilots Fly JSX-2; Bob Carlton Prepares SubSonex Air Show

Published: February 16, 2015 | Posted In: Hornets' Nest R&D, Press Releases, Sonex Press Releases, SubSonex Development Archive, SubSonex News, SubSonex Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonex Aircraft Delivers First SubSonex Kit; Four New SubSonex Pilots Fly JSX-2; Bob Carlton Prepares SubSonex Air Show February 16, 2015, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft is excited to report the achievement of several major milestones in the SubSonex Personal Jet program during the month of February: The first SubSonex kit… Read More

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