Ever Wonder How a Y-Tail Works?
Sonex Aircraft’s Waiex, Xenos and SubSonex aircraft models all share a very special feature: the Y-Tail! The Y-Tail is our unique version of the V-tail that many pilots are familiar with. What makes it a Y-Tail? The rudder! Y-Tails feature not-only a V-tail set of mixed rudder and elevator controls, but also a small rudder… Read More
AeroVee Turbo Cooling System Update: Hot Weather Data
Fall is now upon us, but our AeroVee Turbo test team managed to run an EXTREME Hot Weather Test of the AeroVee Turbo Cooling System in mid-September, and the results are impressive. As we’ve learned in logging past tests, ground runs are far-more abusive to any air cooled engine. Builders should avoid extended ground run… Read More
Building Time: A New Kitplanes Magazine Column by Kerry Fores of Sonex!
Sonex Aircraft is pleased to announce that Kitplanes Magazine’s newest columnist is Sonex’s own Kerry Fores! Fores, Sonex Aircraft Technical Communications Manager, has been invited to be a regular contributor to the popular newsstand publication. Drawing from his personal experience, as well as nearly 20 years of involvement with Sonex Aircraft, Kerry’s column, “Building Time,” will cover a… Read More
EAA Chapter 555 Give Flight Waiex Flies!
At AirVenture 2015, Sonex Aircraft donated a pair of wings to EAA’s Give Flight project, and those wings have now flown! “8:30 AM on August 18, chapter friend Mike Singleton flew our Give Flight Program Waiex for the very first time!” writes Wes Baker, president of EAA Chapter 555 in Las Cruces, NM. The wings… Read More
SubSonex Factory Seminar Video Now Available!
During AirVenture 2018, Sonex Aircraft held the first-ever SubSonex Factory Seminar. The two-hour event was held at Sonex factory headquarters with approximately 60 people in-attendance to receive a focused informational session about all aspects of building, flying and owning a SubSonex Personal Jet, including a fun and informative panel discussion with Sonex founder and president… Read More
AirVenture 2018 A Great Show for Sonex Aircraft!
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 is in-the-books, and what a great show it was! Great weather was combined with outstanding attendance numbers and a stimulated economy to result in one of the best Oshkosh events in recent history for Sonex Aircraft and the industry as a whole. The week was kicked-off with our 15th annual Sonex… Read More
AirVenture 2018 is Here!
AirVenture is officially here! Although weather kept most customer aircraft away for our 15th Annual Sonex Open House and Homecoming Fly-In today, we still had a great turnout for the event and enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone. Two customer SubSonex Personal Jet aircraft are here in Oshkosh for AirVenture 2018, and we took the… Read More
AirVenture Attendees: Sign-Up for Sonex Factory Tours Today!
A reminder to all EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 attendees: don’t forget to sign-up for your Sonex Factory Tour today! Sonex will be offering tours of our factory headquarters facility every morning, Monday July 23rd through Friday July 27th at 9am, and Saturday July 28th at 10am. You can drive directly to Sonex Aircraft, or RSVP to catch… Read More
Sonex Aircraft Oshkosh Show Specials are On!
The promotional offer everyone has been waiting for is now available: Sonex Aircraft Show Specials for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018! Complete Airframe Kit and Kit-Minus-Tail Packages: Save $1,000 Sonex Aircraft Sub-Kits: Save 5% AeroVee Engine Kit or AeroVee Turbo: Free Crankshaft/Prop Hub Assembly Service ($295 Value) Premium Savings Offer* Combine a Complete Airframe Kit or… Read More
SubSonex Factory Seminar to be Hosted at AirVenture 2018!
Focused Event for the Serious SubSonex Builder/Owner/Pilot Prospect to be held Thursday, July 26th Sonex Aircraft, LLC is excited to announce the first-ever SubSonex Factory Seminar, to be held on Thursday, July 26th during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh! The event will take place from 3-5 pm at Sonex Aircraft factory headquarters on the East side of… Read More
