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Welcome to SonexFlight. The podcast devoted to all things Sonex. SonexFlight is a monthly podcast discussing current events, news and topics of interest to the Sonex community. We aim to ent...
With spring finally here and new builders reading their planes for first flight, new owners getting ready to ferry their newly-purchased Son...
Sooner or later it will be time to fly your new Sonex, and there are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind as you prepare for the bi...
Each Sonex builder or owner will eventually reach the point where it's time to sell the plane. We discuss a rent experience where an owner s...
The Sonex is a great handling, easy flying sport plane, that flys with absolutely no bad habits. We cover the techniques used on a typical p...
Non-builder owners of experimental aircraft show a disturbing trend in the accident data, sometimes running into problems within the first f...
The plane is at the airport and ready to fly, but what items should a builder consider as they make the transition from a builder to an oper...
One of the great aspects of homebuilt aircraft is the ability to customize and tailor our planes to our own interests and requirements. We s...
Electric power for homebuilt aircraft continues to make great strides to becoming available and practical for homebuilders of average means....
Sonex airplanes have always been known for light and responsive handling, but sometimes pilots want even more! For pilots wanting superior r...
Tim Allen of AllenFlight speaks with us about his wingtip extension modification, and hear about the installation process and results he's a...
'90% done, 90% to go!' Every homebuilder is confronted with this truth as they near the end of the project and must accomplish a multitude o...
It's been some months since our last conversation with Sonex Aircraft, and we thought it was time to catch up on the latest happenings. Join...
Builders and pilots are always looking for ways to improve the performance and reliability of our engines and aircraft, and ensuring your ai...
The holiday season is upon us, and this is a good time to brush up your Christmas wish list. We've put together a few items that we think wo...
Fitting the cowling is always a challenge, but with patience and the proper techniques it can be accomplished with minimum frustration. We c...
The canopy is one of the most challenging construction tasks in a Sonex project, and that’s true of most homebuilts. The job can be repetiti...
Every pilot wants more power in their airplane, or may decide to try out a different engine for various reasons, and over the years a number...
AirVenture is over, and we're missing it already! The gang reviews some of our highlights from the show, and challenges encountered along th...
AirVenture 2019 Days 1 and 2 were a blast! Here are a few samples of the things we did, people we talked to and events we enjoyed after the...
AirVenture is here! Join us for some quick highlights from the weekend before the official start of the show.
AirVenture, the world's biggest airshow in Oshkosh, WI, is less than two months away, and it’s time to get busy finalizing plans for attendi...
The Onex is Sonex Aircraft’s single place sportster, being roughly 80% the size of a Sonex and offering more speed and even snappier handlin...
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) is a popular addition to experimental aircraft engines, and offers several attractive benefits including bal...
Now that winter has finally retreated and spring flying weather is here for most of us, it’s time for many new projects to make a first flig...
The SonexFlight Podcast is coming up on its third anniversary, and it’s probably past time that we formally introduce ourselves. Your hosts...
Most Sonex pilots are flying engines that utilize permanent magnet alternators, such as the AeroVee and Jabiru. These systems are simple and...
Now that winter is fading and flying season is kicking off, it’s time for us to have a look at our planes and get them ready for the season....
Garmin’s new G3X avionics system is targeted to the Experimental and LSA market segment, and offers a lot of bang for the buck. We sit down...
The Rotax 912 is a common engine choice for LSA and sport aircraft, but until just recently has been absent from the Sonex fleet. With Sonex...
Drilling the wing spars to the fuselage is a final step in completing major assembly of the airframe, and may cause builders grief if not do...
Part of the fun and enjoyment builders derive from their projects is sharing them with others. Sharing can mean many things, but more and mo...
At some point every builder faces waning motivation, distractions and a slow-down in their building progress. This can have major impacts to...
The Jan 1, 2020 deadline to have ADS-B out installed and working is just a little over a year away, and it’s time to start thinking about ge...
The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation is the community organization that represents Sonex owners in the US, and they’ve been hard at work...
Builders love having many engine options to choose from, and UL Power has been supplying engines in the 100 hp range for years now. Recently...
Comfort in the cockpit is important, and really goes a long way to enhancing the flying experience. We cover our favorite techniques for hea...
The UK and Europe are home to approximately 100 Sonex aircraft, with about half of those flying. Homebuilding is alive and well, and we’ll h...
The first customer B-Model Sonex has flown, and it's a B-Model conversion of a flying airplane. We talk about the B-Model differences, makin...
Sonex Aircraft has seen growth and changes over the past several months, and we thought it was time to invite the factory to give us an upda...
The show is over, and we run thru our final thoughts, highlights and the trip back home. See you next year, Oshkosh!
More interviews as the SonexFlight gang makes our way around the show. There are so many people to talk with, and lots of great stuff for ou...
Monday is the official start of the show, and it's on! With so many interesting things to see and people to talk to, we grabbed a few of the...
AirVenture 2018 is here, and the SonexFlight gang made it into Camp Sonex. Join us for a sampling of what Day Zero brought, and what you can...
Flying to AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI in your own airplane is one of the great privileges and thrills that pilots have, and to arrive in a hom...
Corvair conversions continue to find favor with experimental aircraft builders, and a growing number of Sonex pilots are now flying behind C...
The AeroVee engine is a great, affordable engine option for your Sonex project. The AeroVee is an “engine kit” and requires builder assembly...
Traditionally, the choice of Sonex finishes has been paint or polish, and each has their own merits. However, there is a new option that is...
Our friends in Australia are busy building and flying their Sonex aircraft, and are doing some pretty interesting things. Although the one h...
Our friends in Australia are busy building and flying their Sonex aircraft, and are doing some pretty interesting things. Although the one h...
One area that requires a bit of builder finesse is fitting the turtle deck skin to the fuselage bulkheads. There are some simple techniques...