October 1, 2010: Onex Gets Improved Seating Geometry and More Fuel!
The Hornets’ Nest R&D team continues work on the Onex following a very successful debut of prototype #1 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. AirVenture presented a perfect opportunity to have prospective customers of all sizes and shapes try on the Onex prototype and its preliminary cockpit layout. After having a few tall individuals (taller than… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Progress Update: September 9, 2010
First Flight Video: The AeroVee Turbo first flew on August 30th, installed in the factory prototype Waiex. See the short video at right taken of the first flight, including a brief interview with pilot Drew Waterworth. More information about the first flight and AeroVee Turbo project goals can be found in our September 3, 2010… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Progress Update: September 3, 2010
Sonex is pleased to announce that flight testing has begun on the Turbocharged AeroVee engine installation in our factory Waiex. The intent of this project is to continue the Sonex tradition of continuous improvement for our products by developing an economical, light-weight, simple, and reliable retrofit turbocharging system for the AeroVee engine. The obvious benefits… Read More
EAA video interview with John Monnett: AeroVee Turbo
EAA video interview with John Monnett: AeroVee Turbo Return to the Hornets’ Nest/AeroVee Turbo
Aero-News Podcast: AeroVee Turbo
Aero-News Podcast interview with Mark Schaible about AeroVee Turbo (follows E-Flight segment with Jeremy Monnett). (Click to Listen) Return to the Hornets’ Nest/AeroVee Turbo
Images and Videos from Onex Prototype’s AirVenture Debut Now Available Online!
The Onex single-place, folding-wing aircraft prototype had a very successful debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. The airplane everyone’s been waiting for: A crowd watches as the Hornets’ Nest hangar door opens to reveal the Onex prototype. Sonex CEO, General Manager, and Onex Lead Designer Jeremy Monnett introduces the single-place, folding-wing Onex prototype to the… Read More
SubSonex Jet Prototype Ready to Resume Testing
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SubSonex Jet Prototype Ready to Resume Testing July 22, 2010, Oshkosh, WI The SubSonex single-place jet aircraft is ready to resume testing after EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. Following a series of initial high-speed taxi tests, the Sonex Aircraft Hornets’ Nest Research and Development team determined that a review and modification… Read More
Onex Single-Place Aircraft Prototype to Debut at AirVenture 2010
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Onex Single-Place Aircraft Prototype to Debut at AirVenture 2010 July 19, 2010, Oshkosh, WI Sonex Aircraft, LLC is pleased to announce that the prototype Onex single-place aircraft will be making its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. A formal roll out of the aircraft will take place during the Sonex… Read More
July 12, 2010: E-Flight Webinar [video archive]
Webinar: Sonex Electric Aircraft Update See More Sonex Aircraft Webinars! Return to the Hornets’ Nest/E-Flight Archive
Onex Progress Update: June 18, 2010
The Hornet’s Nest R&D Area at Sonex continues to buzz with activity. There has been steady progress made on the first two Onex Prototypes along with great progress on the E-Flight Electric Project. The Onex design is complete with parts still coming in from suppliers and being fabricated in the R&D Center. We’re working as… Read More
