Building my Sonex

Richard Ewing wanted to build a Sonex aircraft. That proved to be a long and laborious process, which he has loved every minute of. Having a great circle of friends to help was vital to the project. The end result?.....well, see for yourself!

[@maxinejupp7857]

great job congratulations.

[@loneranger7153]

Thankyou for having the fore thought to video and photograph your wonderful project. I have built one aircraft and rebuilt another during my flying career and felt every moment with you as i watched your build. I have been retired for some years now and have itchy feet for something aeronautical. You may have inspired me. Good luck with the flying.
John.

[@jeffgunn8393]

Best wishes, John

[@garflyboy]

You did a great job!

[@MikeAltogether]

I've been researching Sonex, this video was illuminating. Thank you so much for making it!

[@OldFliersGroup]

Thanks Michael. I have passed on to Richard.

[@doncatchpole7370]

Sweet little Bird. Good job.

[@OldFliersGroup]

Yes, thanks

[@fargknob]

Awesome.....well done.

[@goodnknuts3069]

I'm surprised Sonex hasn't contacted you offering you a job as one of their spokes persons... well, maybe they have already? I think you'd be great working at their booth at one of those airshows, fly-ins and adding your awesome humor to your talks. Great video with detail and again, love your humor!

[@stephenantonio4273]

I guess it's kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good site to watch new tv shows online?

[@halhirsch3606]

Very well done....hal

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

👍🏻

[@shane80122]

Love the detail and thought that you shared for your build. Maybe I'll be building one of these in the future.

[@goodnknuts3069]

I think it would be so cool to put the SubSonex retractable landing gear in a Sonex or Waiex even if it had to be beefed up a little. Like the BD5 Micro Jet, the gear could be raised and lowered by hand and not necessarily electrically to save weight. I'm sure there would be a lot less air drag and better speed with retractable gear. Do you know if it's ever been considered or possible? Just saying/asking.

[@df5118]

Any word on how the aerovee is performing?

[@OldFliersGroup]

Brilliantly Dane. I must get Richard back to update.

[@johnsherman7289]

That was a delight. Nice presentation, got any more?
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[@OldFliersGroup]

Sure have John. This was one of four talks: Others are "I want an aeroplane. What about a Sonex", "Building a Sonex aircraft", First flight of my Sonex aircraft". Enjoy.

[@RIP5582]

Ok I'll bite - why "Don't put a v tail on anything" ?

[@bhaskarparam9711]

Wow wow wow