Sonex Personal Airplane For Less Than $35,000
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
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The original Sonex legacy A-model is a low-wing design that seats two people and has a conventional tail with tricycle landing gear.
Sonex aircraft are some of the most affordable aircraft to build and fly in North America, with their entry model that cost between $30,000 and $50,000 finished.
The Model A model featured in this video was built in 2011 and it uses a Jabiru 3300 120 hp engine that propels the airplane to cruise 150 mph while only burning 4.5 gallons of fuel per hour. These airplanes are great entry level aircraft and also cheap to fly and operate. If you're the pilot looking to build time or just want access to an affordable aircraft to fly consistently. This is one you should take a hard look.
U need at go flying with people again. Would’ve been great to see you and that other dude in that airplane
A lot of them run off pump gas too. Also when you're looking at used you can find a lot of barnstormers under 25k with relatively low hours.
ssshh I am still saving up.
😲 Finally the plane I have been waiting for. For most pilots like me who can't afford yet the expensive toys of aviation the sonex at the price you mentioned it will be selling on your site, you will definitely see more of us getting this beautiful machine.
Can't wait to check your website for it
Great vid as always btw.
267k subscribers, I bet you can afford windshield for your mike.
The new B models have a 20 gal fuel tank a wider cockpit and electric flaps. All versions of the Sonex and Waiex are aerobatic to +6/-3 G. They are also available in taildragger models. The legacy A model is no longer sold by the factory. It can only be built from plans.
Great video! I've been look at these for a while. Not sure about the 'A' model, but the 'B' is advertised range of 687 mi. So really a cozy, cross-country machine.
B model is def an upgrade from the A
I’m buying one, so affordable considering what you are getting. I would like to put the Aeromomentum in it
Interesting how the nose gear is offset from the centerline.
MoJo, a class thing that you might consider, Jay Leno does is to always introduce the owner and let het give a short overview.
What for? I am not interested in the owner. I am interested in the plane.
Hey Mojo.
Being watching you from South Africa, Zambia.
Can someone buy a plane today and get trained to fly self or its always getting a professional pilot to fly one around?
I don't know the regulations in Zambia, but you can purchase a plane or rent one and have someone train you to fly it. It just takes time to learn but after that you can fly yourself.
Yo Mike! Always hit your videos soon as I see them. Don't even read the titles.
Love and blessings my bro!
I love the Sling TSI. but, my budget may allow me to afford a Sonex , in the near future
Hey great job on this review, I like it when people get to the point and don’t babble and you touched on everything very well
That Pikachu yellow is awesome. Make me want to get one
😂😂😂😂😂
Long time no see
Thanks Sir Please keep up the good work man Thanks again
I’ve been watching your content for a few years.
I was talking to a local pilot…
I mentioned your channel and he said you are based out of my area in Lawrenceville, GA. Small world….
I did not realize the tricycle versions nose wheel was offset from the center line...
You do the best videos. Thank you for doing a great job on all of these.
It’s my understanding that the Sonex don’t like builders using any other engines other than the VW engine (which they sell).
Yeah, aeroVee and jab2200 or 3300.
They're getting better about it
@@JoeCnNd +Rotax
It's an ugly looking plane!
I always enjoy viewing you passion for flying.
Short wings. The kit makers should start making single piece composite bodies instead. It must be possible to manufacture so fast and cheap yet be vastly superior to sheet and rivet.
Something like fiber on a balloon and into a 2 piece mold and inflate it. Done. And as a tandem it should be smaller, lighter, cheaper, faster and have better fuel economy.
And that simple it should be easy to certify instead of dreadful kit process.
In real world all composite planes are significantly more expensive than aluminum.
@@hordi1ful that may be so but why would it be. fiberglass is certainly not expensive nor is cheap resin. And even using carbon fiber, that pays for itself in weight savings. When you can single piece form a fuselage, that just has to be vastly superior to the endless riveting nonsense of countless parts of sheet metal planes.
And heinous rivet planes still use numerous composite parts because sheet is so form limiting. So why on earth would it be more expensive.
How roomy is the interior? I’m 6’2 200 +- and I love how affordable the plane is, but I have no idea if I’d even fit inside/ have room for a passenger
Just was thinking that, I'm 5'9 and bulky. I think I would be barely squeezing by with a passenger.
The Doug D of airplanes
watch out for the SPA panther experimental aircraft. I paid those people for parts and a set of plans over 2 years ago and I have yet to receive all the drawings for the aircraft. They wait till after they have your money to tell you that "the frame is beyond the scope of the home builder" which is absolute nonsense, it's an experimental aircraft, the WHOLE thing is supposed to be within the scope of the home builder. Also note....there are MANY aircraft kits that require the builder to weld the frame together.
to this day, the parts are untouched sitting in my shop, over 11 grand down the toilet.
Tha noise @ 5:05 & 5:35. Lmao Interestin experimental model. I'll do a review on this too. #salute my gud brotha!!!!!
Zenith aircraft are better, im building one so im biased but still.
A Ch650?
Not better for your bank account
@@gpaull2 zenith actually is cheaper. Ive priced both. I was going to go sonex at first personally.
@@1972challenger yep
I’m just not a fan of High Wings myself.
Personally, I don't consider a 300 mile range aircraft as a cross country plane.
It should be greater than that. 150 MPH at 5 gallons per hour (16 gallons capacity) would give 2 1/2 hours of flight time with VFR daylight reserves or about 375 miles (in still air). There are auxiliary tank options as well.
This video sealed the deal. I’m building that plane! I’m looking to get my feet wet with aerobatics training to see if it’s for me. It will be a great first aerobatic capable plane for me.
Keep in mind it’s single seat aerobatics
@@samuelseidel6148 that will work. Lol. It’s just me and my 2 cats. And I won’t be taking them to do any aerobatics lol. Would be a long time before I took a passenger to do aerobatics. It’s going to be a while before I can take a passenger in any plane haha. I’m still working on my private.
@@gtm624 You're going to need an instructor is what I believe Samuel was saying. You won't be able to train in it with an instructor.
@@jordanduncan2136 I’m a ways off before I could even fly one of these. I plan to do aerobatic training but that will be with a school in their planes. But this plane is definitely a strong contender for a future build. But being a single seat is definitely something to consider. It would be a second plane anyway being a single seat.
The owner's son was killed in a crash. Not very confidence inspiring. The Merlin looks like a better bet.
If you're only burning 4.5gph with a max of 120hp available, you're probably throttled back to only 65% power. A more reasonable cruise would be at 75% power for over 6gph.
Thanks, Mike. I'm looking for an affordable time builder. Curious to learn more about the Sonex.
This is a plane I was looking at way back when it was just a plans built plane. There are a few out there. But as time went on things changed and I didn't finish my training to get my pilots license. So the big question I have now is, is it to old to get your pilots license when your 65. I'm suddenly interested again now that I'm retired and have ample time to devote towards getting my license. Appreciate the video...
---We're both about the same age with similar flight training that was interrupted. So we'd say go for it! With good health and eye sight passing the FAA Medical Certification shouldn't be a problem, best of luck!
As long as you can pass the FAA class 3 medical, you can solo as a student and work your way towards the Private pilots license.
I so love the Sonex. (Not including my background). Sonex 👍🇨🇦👍
I wonder about the size of pilot this plane would fit comfortably 🤔 I'm 6'5 so I already know my options aren't great to be honest
I'm building nose wheel version also.
Can you tell me who manufactured the nose wheel toe bar clamp?
Great set up
Trying together ahold of the owner as I am interested in buying this sonex
Mike Rowe… like Row row row your boat. Not Row-E. Just FYI
I wish they sold the B with folding wings, like the Onex.
That thing is so cool. Thanks for making this video.
can the wings fold for home storage?
The rear luggage area can safely hold 650 pounds / 300 kilograms.
I think I heard that…
300 kg's ? Thats a lot.
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People/Pilots!
I built a Moni years ago........
could you do a video on the BD4C?
Well done,Sir!!!👍🏻
Why is there only one trim tab?
Most of these light sports don’t have horizontal trim.
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the planes vary small and under powerd , better be a small dude or a lady
It's small but 40" cockpit like a 172. I have been in one with another man. 160kts with that jabiru and 2 adults.
@@soulcapitalist6204 na 172s bigger inside two dudes will fit in a 172 will not fit in a sonex , they where designed by littel dudes for littel dudes and you better like making nut plates too my friend !
i do think a big dude can fit in a Onex though for sure
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Mike,
AEROAVION , PLEASE LIST THE PRICE TO EVERY PLANE ON THE SITE, NO EXCEPTIONS
ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT), ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).
James Bond
Please translate your words and explanation into Arabic so that we know what you are talking about. Second, open an educational channel, how to manufacture, take measurements and teach driving
Lol, what else? Go find info yourself, and learn how to use GoogleTranslate. Entilted little b****
cant stand this guy
Who built it? Not me… big TO THE HELL NO!!! Being able to fly three days a year when it’s 65° and zero wind for a two hour window? No!!!
Hello, are you interested in translating your videos into Arabic?
I saw many requests from Arab aviation lovers in the comments and I would be very happy to help you, I send you an email of a translated video so you can test me.