Learn More about the Sonex/Waiex Gross Weight Increase from Mark Schaible
In an October 14th press release, we announced a gross weight increase for Sonex and Waiex aircraft (both A-Models and B-Models) from 1150 to 1220 lbs for aircraft with 100hp or more. We’ve received some very positive reactions to this change, along with some questions. Watch Sonex owner and president Mark Schaible’s interview with The… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Bryan and Adam Cotton Featured in Sport Aviation Magazine
Congratulations to Bryan and Adam Cotton, builders of AeroVee powered Waiex W0191, who are featured in the October edition of EAA Sport Aviation Magazine! The 8-page feature story Blueprints and Bonds; A father-son airplane project” by Holly Chilsen details Bryan and Adam’s journey building and flying their Waiex. The Cottons began their project when Adam… Read More
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
WE DID IT! One Week Wonder Completed!
The One Week Wonder at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is in the books: WE DID IT! Waiex B-Model N220WW taxied under its own power at the end of the air show on Sunday, July 31st capping off AirVenture 2022 and an heroic effort by One Week Wonder volunteers, Sonex staff, EAA staff and One Week Wonder… Read More
Sonex Aircraft to be EAA One Week Wonder in 2022!
Every EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show is itself a “One Week Wonder,” and the One Week Wonder aircraft project is set to return in 2022 as a Waiex-B Complete Airframe Kit! The Fun Meter on the shirt of EAA’s Charlie Becker was pegged as he officially announced Sonex Aircraft’s selection for the 2022 project. The planning… Read More
Kitplanes Sonex & Waiex Buyers Guide Available Online
Waiex B-Model factory prototype “Red One” graces the cover of Kitplanes Magazine again in June, this time to illustrate a buyers guide for used Sonex and Waiex aircraft. The 7-page feature article is now available for readers online and provides a great overview of both Legacy (A-Model) and B-Model Sonex and Waiex designs. The article… Read More
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
Waiex Named 2009 Homebuilt Of The Year by AirPigz Blog
AirPigz Blog Waiex Named 2009 Homebuilt Of The Year by AirPigz Blog The new and entertaining aviation enthusiasts’ blog AirPigz has just named the Waiex their 2009 Homebuilt Of The Year (HOTY), citing the Waiex’s efficiency, safety, performance and ramp-appeal as reasons for the choice. Check-out the posting at www.AirPigz.com and you’ll see that this… Read More
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine: “A Red-Hot Waiex”
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine “A Red-Hot Waiex” by Jim Busha Read the Article! The first customer-built Waiex to be completed and flown, Drew Waterworth’s S/N 24, is featured in an 11-page feature article in the October issue of EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine. The article, titled “A Red-Hot Waiex”, includes many beautiful photographs of Drew’s custom Apple… Read More
Aero-News.net: “Sonex Announces First Flight Of Customer-Built Waiex”
Aero-News.net “Sonex Announces First Flight Of Customer-Built Waiex” Read the Article! Article about Drew Waterworth’s first flight of Waiex #24. See also Sonex Aircraft, LLC’s Press Release.
