Xenos X0059
On 7/18/2020 Intrepid Test Pilot Bob Mackey flew Gabriel DeVault's Electric Sonex Xenos (N540EV) into the great blue. After 40 minutes of flight, including a climb over 2000' and some slow flight and stall testing, Bob brough it in for the smoothest landing ever.
His comments?
"Uneventful. Controls a little stiff. Landings easy and smooth. Spoilers very effective."
I guess a boring 1st flight is exactly what you want!
Subsequent flights have shown the Electric Xenos to be a great performer, and we are more than 1/2 way through Phase 1 flight testing.
Lots of videos on youtube.
Aircraft Details
Aircraft Model
Xenos
First Flight Date
July 18, 2020
Engine
Zaero Electric Propulsion
Landing Gear
Standard (Taildragger)
Control Stick
Dual
Contact Information
First Name
Gabriel
Last Name
DeVault
Original Builder
Gabriel DeVault
Location
Services Offered
EAA Technical Counselor
No
EAA Flight Advisor
No
Transition Training
No
Pre-Buy Inspections
No
Annual Inspections
No
First Flights/Flight Testing
No
Building Assistance
No
