One Week Wonder Waiex Flies!
The AirVenture 2022 One Week Wonder Waiex-B made its maiden flight early this morning here in Oshkosh! Flown by EAA and Sonex alumn Joe Norris, the Rotax 912iS powered, standard gear Waiex-B serial number WXB66OWW made a brief shake-down first flight. Initial rate of climb information indicated over 1600 feet per minute and overall performance… Read More
Biggest. Oshkosh. Ever!
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 broke all kinds of records for EAA, making it the biggest event ever, and it was the biggest Oshkosh ever for Sonex in several ways! Keep scrolling, this is probably the biggest Oshkosh web post ever, as-well! Sonex Open House The events kicked-off with our traditional Sonex Open House and Homecoming… Read More
JSX-2T Prototype Under Construction: Reserve Your SubSonex 2-Place Jet Today!
Beginning July 1st, 2022 Sonex is accepting refundable* Kit Reservation Deposits to get customers in-line for JSX-2T kit shipments: Deposit Amount: $15,000* Total Quick Build Kit Price (EAB Kit): $66,000 Ultra Quick Build Kit Price (Exhibition): $74,000 Estimated Total Build Cost (including kit, engine, avionics & upholstery): Under $155,000** *Kit Reservation Deposits may be cancelled… Read More
New Sonex Builder Database Launched!
Sonex has launched a new, enhanced Sonex Builder Database! The Sonex Builder Database has been a feature of the Sonex web site for many years, and it has just gotten better with an attractive new look and more powerful features to help web site visitors find aircraft, builders, current owners, and services. Builders and aircraft… Read More
AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 is Coming: Place Your Pickup Orders, Schedule Your Factory Tour and Don’t Miss our Open House!
Sonex is excited to exhibit at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show. Stop by and see us in the Homebuilt Display area Booth 602! If you plan to pick up any parts during the show, be sure to order immediately due to extended lead times. Don’t Miss our Open House & Homecoming Fly-In! Our… Read More
NASC TRACER UAV Unveiled at AUVSI
A new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was unveiled at the AUVSI Xponential convention in Orlando Florida today, and it should look quite familiar to Sonex builders and fans! Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) has partnered with Sonex Aerospace to develop a twin-engine jet powered UAV called TRACER. Based-upon the SubSonex Personal Jet, the NASC TRACER… Read More
Volunteers Needed for One Week Wonder!
AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 is fast approaching, and Sonex staff are busy preparing for the Waiex-B One Week Wonder build to take-place during this year’s show, but we need your help! If you’re interested in helping us build the One Week Wonder as a volunteer, the time to sign-up is now! We are seeking individuals with… Read More
April Marks the 20th Anniversary of the AeroConversions AeroVee!
A feature article in the May, 2022 issue of Kitplanes Magazine commemorates the 20th anniversary of the modern AeroVee Engine Kit. Although the AeroVee name has been around since the early 1970’s with a previous generation of cast aluminum conversion parts, the “Modern” AeroVee, an all-inclusive package with brand-new core engine parts (including case), CNC-machined… Read More
Your Patience Please: Nationwide Labor Shortage and Supply Chain Issues
Sonex, along with the rest of the homebuilt aircraft industry is experiencing peak sales. Thank You for your orders and your continued interest in Sonex aircraft. Like others in many industries, we must ask for your patience as we navigate the nationwide labor shortage and supply chain issues that are affecting the entire world. Over… Read More
EAA Homebuilders Week Sonex Webinar Archive Video Now Available!
The Sonex webinar for EAA Homebuilders Week is now available to view as a video archive! Watch the Video Now! The video can also be seen on our Sonex Webinars page. On Monday, January 24, 2022 new Sonex owner and president Mark Schaible presented a webinar for the EAA Homebuilders Week event covering all the… Read More
