Hey man it's been a while since you uploaded. Is the plane treating you right this summer? I appreciate your videos btw. I think your paint job is one of my favorites on any sonex I've seen
@@LeanofPeakAviation Midwest, close enough to Sonex that it was cheaper to go pick it up than have it shipped. Just finished inventory 1/2hr ago. I'm optimistic I can get the tail done before Christmas, and start knocking out numerous other subassemblies. Hoping to have wings done and rear fuselage started by spring.
@@billiondollardan I had no prior building experience. But I am a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer, started as a Mechanical Drafter, dual rated CFII in airplanes and helicopters, and design riveted shtmtl structures and enclosures, power systems, cooling systems, etc. at my current job. So to say I had no idea what I was getting myself into would be an understatement. I'm also working on designing an airplane of my own from scratch. I just pulled the trigger and decided to get it done. I do presently own a Cessna 150 though. I'm presently only 22hrs of build time into my Onex. The horizontal and vertical tail are all but finished (just holding off on the final rivets of the skin until I get it aligned to the tailcone first), the main landing gear is basically done. The entire tailcone is nearly finished (from the rear of the cockpit to the rudder). It goes together so easy. I'm already thinking about my next build, possibly a scratchbuild from plans such as a Pietenpol, Thatcher CX, or maybe another kit like an RV-7. Once the tailcone is done I'll build the forward fuselage, then assemble the fuselage and main gear in preparation for the engine (which I've already ordered). Then I can work on the Center wing section and the outer wing sections. only adding things like nav/strobe lights. But I plan to do some experiments with it later. simple things just to test some aerodynamics ideas and such. I'm keeping mine simple. no complex avionics, no autopilot, none of all the crap people needlessly overload their planes with that only adds weight/cost.
A very lovely video decent visibility can't see perfectly clear but it looks like you do an excellent job of coordinating your turn stepping on the ball and really letting that new rudder assembly prove it's soundness
Hey im based at KGCY with the Dyke Delta. I recognize the Maule in the background. Idk of you habe a 2 seat machine but id like to fly with you and your welcome tona flight in the Delta.
@@LeanofPeakAviation Iv got a real job next year out of college and maybe I can get my ppl. I applied for that EAA scholarship. Or glider, I think that would be a good start to aviation.
@@excellenceinanimation960 Gliders are fun but having a motor is a lot more practical. I think everyone should get some glider training regardless. It’s really good to have that background in the unlikely event of an engine failure. It’ll make you a better pilot.
@@LeanofPeakAviation ok thanks for the advice. About the plane what is the average takeoff roll? The wing looks kinda small so what's it like on grass?
@@excellenceinanimation960 You know despite the short wing…the wing loading is pretty light. It only weights 600lbs empty. What makes the takeoff roll fairly long is how close to the ground the wing is. On a standard day it’s about a 900ft takeoff on pavement, 1500 on grass. In the heat of the summer it can be 1500 on pavement and 2500 on grass. It’s definitely not a STOL plane. That being said it has a low stall speed of 40mph which makes for a short landing. You could stop it in 300 feet on grass…you just can’t takeoff like that. I routinely flew in and out of a gliderport with the plane in the winter and that was a 2500 foot grass field. It handles nicely on grass. Over 80 degrees I wouldn’t go to that particular field, it’s too short.
Have you noticed a takeoff performance increase as alluded to in previous video with the factory tailwheel? If there is improvement, how would you differentiate between the fix you made and the density altitude bonus we get this time of year?
The actual liftoff performance was about as expected previously…I didn’t see a huge improvement in leaving the ground. What I DID notice was for the first time ever the tailwheel picked itself off the ground. Generally I let the stick pressure take the stick forward as I’m building speed, I don’t try to force a tail-low takeoff…but usually the plane leaves the ground in a three point position. If you look carefully in this last video the tail comes off the ground before takeoff…just a little…probably the 2” I subtracted from the larger wheel…so the tail was actually flying at takeoff and I felt like the takeoff was very very smooth.
Perfect. What kind of camera are using on the tail?. Is the horizon level corrected inheriting or us is straight from the camera. Thank you for sharing it
All three cameras are gopro 360’s. You can do a lot to change the earth and horizon perspectives in the gopro editing app. It’s just filming 360 degrees at all times.
At some point would you share the video editing software that you are using to sync up the different cameras in a chronological manner looks like you do a pretty good job at that
I do it all with the gopro QUICK app which comes with any gopro purchase. Unfortunately there’s nothing quick about it. 1 hour flight, 5 minute video and 5 hours of editing.
It’s not published on the website but KITPLANES did a write up that estimated 180 degrees per second. My videos is in real time so what you see is what you get.
@@LeanofPeakAviation I was counting as you were doing it what's funny is I did attitude recovery training in an extra 300 L with an obscene roll rate your brain can't even comprehend how fast that thing rolls
@@yetiatlarge555 Oh man I need to get down to the Wagstaff school at some point and do some real aerobatics. I did my spin and upset recovery in a citabria which is about as slow and boring as it gets. Sonex makes a fun little airplane but it certainly has limits.
First time viewer, so I apologize in advance if the question has already been asked and answered. The folding wings are what has me drawn to the Onex. Do you utilize that feature or not? I would guess that if I was a single occupant hanger that I would leave them down and locked.
I use them every time I fly. The design is genius. Takes literally 5 seconds to put them up or down. Once my hangar mate sells his plane I’ll likely keep them down and locked.
I bought a Onex for a second plane, because of the folding wing. Can keep both of my airplanes in the same hangar at the same time, same as he's doing. If one is down for maintenance, I can fly the other. And if I sell one to make space for another, I'll never be without an airplane.
I am. In fact I had mentioned selling it to buy or build a 2 place in the last video before I found the rudder issue. I wanted to get it fixed and flyjng again before putting it on the market. I need more room to travel with my wife and (more often) my dog. Its a great little plane but doesn’t entirely fulfill my mission.
I really want to go to a 2 place. The Onex is fun but it’s not a traveling machine. I want to be able to take my wife with me and go places. I’ll be looking to buy or build another Sonex/waiex 2 place.
Love the rotating cam on the tail.
Increadible camera work and editing, my friend. great flying as well!!
Hey man it's been a while since you uploaded. Is the plane treating you right this summer? I appreciate your videos btw. I think your paint job is one of my favorites on any sonex I've seen
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Fun video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Just got my Onex kit before Thanksgiving, almost done inventorying the kit, about to start building. You're videos keep my motivation high.
Congrats!!! Where abouts are you located?
@@LeanofPeakAviation Midwest, close enough to Sonex that it was cheaper to go pick it up than have it shipped.
Just finished inventory 1/2hr ago. I'm optimistic I can get the tail done before Christmas, and start knocking out numerous other subassemblies. Hoping to have wings done and rear fuselage started by spring.
@@SoloRenegade Nice. Would love to follow your progress. Email some pics to LeanofPeak@gmail as you move along.
@@SoloRenegade how's your build coming? Do you have build experience or did you just decide to pull the trigger and get it done?
@@billiondollardan I had no prior building experience. But I am a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer, started as a Mechanical Drafter, dual rated CFII in airplanes and helicopters, and design riveted shtmtl structures and enclosures, power systems, cooling systems, etc. at my current job. So to say I had no idea what I was getting myself into would be an understatement. I'm also working on designing an airplane of my own from scratch.
I just pulled the trigger and decided to get it done. I do presently own a Cessna 150 though.
I'm presently only 22hrs of build time into my Onex. The horizontal and vertical tail are all but finished (just holding off on the final rivets of the skin until I get it aligned to the tailcone first), the main landing gear is basically done. The entire tailcone is nearly finished (from the rear of the cockpit to the rudder). It goes together so easy. I'm already thinking about my next build, possibly a scratchbuild from plans such as a Pietenpol, Thatcher CX, or maybe another kit like an RV-7.
Once the tailcone is done I'll build the forward fuselage, then assemble the fuselage and main gear in preparation for the engine (which I've already ordered). Then I can work on the Center wing section and the outer wing sections.
only adding things like nav/strobe lights. But I plan to do some experiments with it later. simple things just to test some aerodynamics ideas and such. I'm keeping mine simple. no complex avionics, no autopilot, none of all the crap people needlessly overload their planes with that only adds weight/cost.
What a beautiful video and what a beautiful plane! I love this type of video and even more to see the landings hahaha
I need to make a traffic pattern video and just do about 10 circuits with the belly and wingtip cameras so you can see the good and bad! :)
A very lovely video decent visibility can't see perfectly clear but it looks like you do an excellent job of coordinating your turn stepping on the ball and really letting that new rudder assembly prove it's soundness
Thank you. I definitely need a rudder for takeoff and landing as well!
Nice flying!
Thank you!
Hey im based at KGCY with the Dyke Delta. I recognize the Maule in the background. Idk of you habe a 2 seat machine but id like to fly with you and your welcome tona flight in the Delta.
Wish I had money lol This looks perfect!
It’s definitely a fun toy.
@@LeanofPeakAviation Iv got a real job next year out of college and maybe I can get my ppl. I applied for that EAA scholarship. Or glider, I think that would be a good start to aviation.
@@excellenceinanimation960 Gliders are fun but having a motor is a lot more practical. I think everyone should get some glider training regardless. It’s really good to have that background in the unlikely event of an engine failure. It’ll make you a better pilot.
@@LeanofPeakAviation ok thanks for the advice. About the plane what is the average takeoff roll? The wing looks kinda small so what's it like on grass?
@@excellenceinanimation960 You know despite the short wing…the wing loading is pretty light. It only weights 600lbs empty. What makes the takeoff roll fairly long is how close to the ground the wing is. On a standard day it’s about a 900ft takeoff on pavement, 1500 on grass. In the heat of the summer it can be 1500 on pavement and 2500 on grass. It’s definitely not a STOL plane. That being said it has a low stall speed of 40mph which makes for a short landing. You could stop it in 300 feet on grass…you just can’t takeoff like that. I routinely flew in and out of a gliderport with the plane in the winter and that was a 2500 foot grass field. It handles nicely on grass. Over 80 degrees I wouldn’t go to that particular field, it’s too short.
Have you noticed a takeoff performance increase as alluded to in previous video with the factory tailwheel? If there is improvement, how would you differentiate between the fix you made and the density altitude bonus we get this time of year?
The actual liftoff performance was about as expected previously…I didn’t see a huge improvement in leaving the ground. What I DID notice was for the first time ever the tailwheel picked itself off the ground. Generally I let the stick pressure take the stick forward as I’m building speed, I don’t try to force a tail-low takeoff…but usually the plane leaves the ground in a three point position. If you look carefully in this last video the tail comes off the ground before takeoff…just a little…probably the 2” I subtracted from the larger wheel…so the tail was actually flying at takeoff and I felt like the takeoff was very very smooth.
Perfect. What kind of camera are using on the tail?. Is the horizon level corrected inheriting or us is straight from the camera. Thank you for sharing it
All three cameras are gopro 360’s. You can do a lot to change the earth and horizon perspectives in the gopro editing app. It’s just filming 360 degrees at all times.
@@LeanofPeakAviation thank you. I thought so. I am using Insta 360 X2 for the same reason, but it is pain to edit it
At some point would you share the video editing software that you are using to sync up the different cameras in a chronological manner looks like you do a pretty good job at that
I do it all with the gopro QUICK app which comes with any gopro purchase. Unfortunately there’s nothing quick about it. 1 hour flight, 5 minute video and 5 hours of editing.
@@LeanofPeakAviation thanks for doing that!
Cool video! Where are you based out of? I just got my Sonex - A Model a couple of months ago and love it. I’m in Northern Georgia.
Johnson city area East TN. (GCY) Email me LeanofPeak@gmail. Always interested in catching up with another Sonex owner.
@@LeanofPeakAviation sent you an email. Let’s go fly!
Also what's the roll rate on that little craft looks pretty respectable
It’s not published on the website but KITPLANES did a write up that estimated 180 degrees per second. My videos is in real time so what you see is what you get.
@@LeanofPeakAviation I was counting as you were doing it what's funny is I did attitude recovery training in an extra 300 L with an obscene roll rate your brain can't even comprehend how fast that thing rolls
@@yetiatlarge555 Oh man I need to get down to the Wagstaff school at some point and do some real aerobatics. I did my spin and upset recovery in a citabria which is about as slow and boring as it gets. Sonex makes a fun little airplane but it certainly has limits.
First time viewer, so I apologize in advance if the question has already been asked and answered.
The folding wings are what has me drawn to the Onex. Do you utilize that feature or not? I would guess that if I was a single occupant hanger that I would leave them down and locked.
I use them every time I fly. The design is genius. Takes literally 5 seconds to put them up or down. Once my hangar mate sells his plane I’ll likely keep them down and locked.
I bought a Onex for a second plane, because of the folding wing. Can keep both of my airplanes in the same hangar at the same time, same as he's doing. If one is down for maintenance, I can fly the other. And if I sell one to make space for another, I'll never be without an airplane.
Why are you selling your sonex? Are you getting out of aviation?
Need something with more than 1 seat.
Correct me if I'm wrong but looks like you are selling?
I am. In fact I had mentioned selling it to buy or build a 2 place in the last video before I found the rudder issue. I wanted to get it fixed and flyjng again before putting it on the market. I need more room to travel with my wife and (more often) my dog. Its a great little plane but doesn’t entirely fulfill my mission.
@@LeanofPeakAviation What cruise speeds and fuel burn do you plan for cross county?
@@lockirocu I generally plan for 4.7gph and 2:45 endurance with 45min reserve. Average cruise is about 115mph with wheel pants.
Why are you selling it?
I really want to go to a 2 place. The Onex is fun but it’s not a traveling machine. I want to be able to take my wife with me and go places. I’ll be looking to buy or build another Sonex/waiex 2 place.