How many Sonex Aircraft are there?
The Sonex, Waiex and Xenos are a family of lightweight, metal, low-wing, two seat homebuilt aircraft. Kits are produced and marketed by Sonex Aircraft, a small manufacturer based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. By 2014, 500 customer built aircraft had been completed. The Sonex can also be built from plans.
Who owns Sonex Aircraft?
Mark Schaible
Owner & President, Sonex LLC A Sonex employee since 2003, Mark Schaible founded Sonex, LLC in 2022 and purchased the assets of Sonex Aircraft, AeroConversions, and Sonex Aerospace to lead the organization and its staff into the next generation.
How much does it cost to build a Sonex plane?
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| Kit Package | Current Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sonex-B Complete Airframe Kit | $23,997 | $24,495 |
| Sonex-B Kit-Minus-Tail Package | $22,162 | $22,660 |
| Sonex-B Quick Build Kit | $31,767 | $32,395 |
| Waiex-B Complete Airframe Kit | $24,318 | $24,995 |
How long does it take to build a Sonex aircraft?
700-1,000 hours
Using our basic Complete Airframe Kits, 700-1,000 hours is the average build time for most of our piston models, and we have seen build times as low as 500 hours. Completion of the Xenos Complete Airframe Kit should take between 1,000-1,200 hours on average.
How long does it take to build a Sonex?
How high can a SubSonex fly?
PBS TJ-100 E3S Specifications*
| Max Thrust (max 5 min.) | 258.53 lbf [1150 N] |
|---|---|
| Max Operating Altitude | 32,808 ft. msl |
| Max Starting Altitude | 19,685 ft. msl |
| Flight Speed Range | 0 to 0.8 mach |
| Speed Range for Startup | 0 to 0.6 mach |
How fast is a Sonex airplane?
The Sonex-B Kit
| Stall Speed (Vfe): | 40 mph |
|---|---|
| Cruise at Sea Level*: | 130-135 mph |
| Cruise at 8,000′ (TAS): | 150-170 mph |
| G-loads: | +6/-3(solo) +4.4/-2.2(dual) |
| Range (1): | 687 miles |
How fast is the Sonex jet?
What does Sonex mean?
Acronym. Definition. SONEX. Subsonic Assessment (SASS) Ozone and Nitrogen Oxide Experiment.
