Kitplanes Magazine Kicks-Off SubSonex Build Multi-Part Series
The SubSonex Personal Jet is featured on the cover of the November 2019 issue of Kitplanes Magazine! The cover story, featuring SubSonex serial number JSX0021 built by Kitplanes Editor at Large Paul Dye, is the first installment of an 8-10 part series detailing the construction of his jet. Incredibly, this series of articles spread-out over… Read More
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin: Vote for the SubSonex Today!
What’s the coolest thing made in Wisconsin, you ask? It’s the SubSonex Personal Jet, of course! The SubSonex has been nominated for the 2019 “Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin” contest, held by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Help us make it to the Top 16 in the #MadeInWis contest by voting for us once daily from… Read More
Sonex Builder Events: Have Lunch at the Midwest Sonex Fly-Out!
The Midwest Sonex Fly-Out Lunch is set for Saturday, September 28th at Buld Field in Monee, IL. Get 5% off a Propeller for attending! SubSonex jet aircraft that fly-in get a free top-off of fuel upon departure! Read More on our Sonex Builder Events Calendar!
Waiex-B First Flight: Les Wellington
Congratulations to Les Wellington of Eugene, Oregon whose tri-gear, AeroVee powered Waiex-B (S/N WXB0023) flew for the first time on August 13th! “August 13, 2019 was first flight for our Waiex-B flown by Gary Ludeke,” writes Les. “Performed seven successful takeoff and landings with no known issues. Very exciting to see the plane fly that… Read More
“Sloshkosh” Part 2? Not Quite! AirVenture 2019 Turned Into a Great Week!
The days preceeding EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 yielded record rainfalls, bringing back nightmares of “Sloshkosh” back in 2010. Arrivals were shut-down for anyone that didn’t have guaranteed hard-surface parking, and many aircraft parking areas and camp sites at AirVenture were closed days into the show. Beautiful, mild weather arrived in-time for the Sonex Aircraft Open… Read More
SubSonex First Flight: Tony Nerad
Congratulations to Tony Nerad of Fairfax Station, Virginia whose SubSonex (S/N JSX0011) flew for the first time on August 3rd! “Flew great,” writes Tony. “Needs more runway than I was accustomed to [Tony is a former Harrier pilot], but once airborne handles well and has superb visibility. I’m enjoying flying it.” Gold Wings are on the way!… Read More
Sonex Flying Stories: Aussie Builders Fly to Amazing Alien Landscape
Like many pilots, Sonex Aircraft builders take some pretty fun cross-country trips. A group of four Sonex’s in Australia recently flew to White Cliffs in Western New South Wales. There aren’t any real cliffs in White Cliffs, but what they did find was an amazing alien landcape in the tiny opal mining town where most… Read More
AirVenture is Over: Oshkosh Show Specials End Friday!
AirVenture 2019 is in the books, and what a great show it was! Don’t miss-out on our Oshkosh Show Specials, ending August 2nd. Order online, over the phone, or mail your order postmarked by Friday! SubSonex Quick Build Kits and Kit Minus Tail Packages: Save $2,000 Complete Airframe Kit and Kit-Minus-Tail Packages: Save $1,000 Sonex… Read More
Sonex First Flight: Richard Young
Congratulations to Richard Young of Virginia, South Australia whose standard gear, AeroVee powered Sonex (S/N 1566) flew for the first time on June 25th! “After 6 1/2 years of scratch building and head scratching my Sonex flies like a dream,” writes Richard of his plans-built aircraft. “Taking off on a fine still morning at YGAW…. Read More
JSX-2T Kit Reservation Deposits Now Accepted!
Beginning July 21st, 2019 Sonex Aircraft is accepting refundable* Kit Reservation Deposits to get customers in-line for JSX-2T kit shipments: Deposit Amount: $10,000* Total Quick Build Kit Price (EAB Kit): $60,000 Ultra Quick Build Kit Price (Exhibition): $65,000 Total Build Cost (including kit, engine, avionics & upholstery): Under $140,000 *Kit Reservation Deposits may be… Read More
