the bottom attach point is near the forward lower longeron/ firewall corner with an additional angle bracket riveted in. The following message was posted on the Sonex and Aerovee discussion groups on 12/2/2010: Hello again Sonex eGroups-There has been a great deal of data comparisons lately and we would like to comment on the important points that impact individual aircraft performance, the collection, interpretation and reporting process of the data used for Save an enormous amount of time building your Sonex Aircraft with the fastest build kit possible within the bounds of EAB homebuilding rules! pfhoeycfi Posts: 204 Joined: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:45 pm. In addition, Sonex provides leadership to the grass-roots homebuilt community to protect the experimental-amateur built rules and cultivates new pilots and airplane builders through educational efforts. The rudder! Sonex-B / Waiex-B Discussion for builders, pilots, owners, and those interested in building or owning a second generation Sonex or Waiex. Original model Sonex, Waiex and Xenos Sub-Kits will still be available to those needing to complete their existing projects. The Y-Tail's rudder gives the configuration enhanced rudder authority and stability vs. a conventional V-tail -- you need a rear-view mirror to tell whether you're flying a Sonex or a Waiex! A Forum for Sonex Aircraft Builders and Enthusiasts. The airlines may be suffering and. Order Now! The Y-Tail is our unique version of the V-tail that many pilots are familiar with. Engine mounts are available for listed engines, and B-Model cowlings are designed to fit all of them! Builders can experience the same great firewall-forward support for AeroVee/AeroVee Turbo and Jabiru engines, and in addition, B-Model engine mounts are available for UL Power UL260 and 350 series, and Rotax 912 series engines. 120 degrees per second at 125 mph. The biggest benefits of the B-Waiex would be a bigger cockpit and increased useful load/fuel. BTW, there was a beautifully built and finished Waiex (vee tailed Sonex) at Natfly, complete with countersunk pulled rivets and highly polished. In my experience, there is NO measurable performance or difference between the Waiex and the Sonex. The Matched-Hole Formed Parts recently added to the Sonex and Waiex airframes is a good example. Respect is used with the electric flaps vs. airspeed. Pedal to the Metal. A credit to the builder. There is no need to designate either aileron option when placing your kit order, all kits come with aileron skin and flap skin stock long-enough to build either option, and all the extra flap and aileron ribs required for either option. Complexity will be similar, Sonex says the turbo will fit the Onex, haven't seen it yet. The aircraft, powered by an AeroVee Turbo engine, will be unveiled on the first day of the show, April 5. Built purely for it's good looks and as an homage to earlier John Monnett designs such as the Moni and Monex Racer, the Waiex specifications and performance numbers are identical to those of the Sonex and, like the Sonex, is perfectly suited to the US Sport Pilot/LSA regulations. Sport Acro ailerons will increase your Sonex or Waiex roll rate from approx. Read More... (1) Conservative, low altitude calculation: 130 mph TAS @ 34.375 mpg. Ok, I'll weigh in here, for what it's worth. ABS Molded Cockpit Side Panels, Cable and Pushrod Fairings Included, Precision-molded cowling is installed quickly and easily, Engine mount bolts quickly and accurately to the airframe, More laser-cut, formed and machined parts to reduce fabrication time and ease construction, Machined Canopy Bows for easier canopy installation with a perfect fit. Build a Sonex Aircraft Kit in Sections: Tail, Fuselage, Wing, Controls, and Landing Gear/Engine Configuration Kits Available! A new Universal Cowl is designed to fit many popular engine options. So what makes a Y-Tail work? Y-Tails feature not-only a V-tail set of mixed rudder and elevator controls, but also a small rudder at the base of the tail, changing the shape of the V-tail to resemble the letter "Y." It’s what you’ve been asking for! I took Mike's Sonex through the aerobatic series during Phase 1, spins, loops, rolls, stalls... No significant differences than my Waiex. I have many hours in all the factory airplanes, plus a number of hours in various customer airplanes. Watch the archived EAA-hosted B-Model Webinar Video! If you're looking for the ultimate high-performance recreational aircraft with maximum ramp-appeal, the Waiex is for you. Sonex and Waiex B-Model kits come with more of what you need to finish your aircraft in the shortest time possible, with higher-quality results: The best part of a Sonex Aircraft is the way it flies, and the B-Model generation of aircraft is no-exception! | All Rights Reserved. The B-Models first began development in the Sonex Aircraft Hornets' Nest R&D Center in the Fall of 2015 and the B-Model Sonex and Waiex aircraft were announced in February 2016 with the B-Model Xenos being announced in January, 2017. Order Now! FWF installation instructions and support are available from Sonex for AeroVee and Jabiru engines, UL Power installation support is available from UL Power North America, and there are vast resources available worldwide for Rotax support. Aside from the Y-tail, everything else on the Waiex is identical to the Sonex, the company’s better known kit airplane. GoPro cockpit footage of my first flight after completing my Sonex Waiex home-built aircraft. (I don't know as much about the -12, but its not aerobatic)-I found a never-started, complete Waiex kit, with the Wicks hardware kit and lots of tools for less than 12 grand. Sonex, Waiex and Xenos B-Models are enlarged via straightening of the forward fuselage sides, and feature improved creature comforts: The enlarged B-Model instrument panel offers plenty of space for today’s popular dual-screen avionics installations (MGL iEFIS Explorer 8.5” displays shown here) with room to spare. Sonex and Waiex B-Model kits will be offered at an introductory price of $23,000 and refundable Kit Reservation Deposits are now available at $1,000 per reservation. Another Sonex at my airport with the Aerovee … Several engine options were available. *This chart / worksheet is provided to help you calculate an estimated finished cost of your airplane. Sonex Waiex-B Specifications, Rate, Engine, and Cabin.The Sonex Waiex-B is a light sport airplane produced by Sonex Airplane, a company that makes airplane packages from the United States. Kitplanes editor, Xenos and SubSonex builder Paul Dye recently posted an explanation and videos of the Y-Tail in-action to his Kitplanes blog -- Check it Out! 13 posts • Page 1 of 2 • 1, 2 Insurance vs FAA requirements. You really can't tell which one you're flying unless you look out and see what tail is back there! Airframe Kits include blind rivets from Sonex Aircraft and full Hardware Kits from WBParts. To add something useful... My waiex is more tail heavy than Mike's. Now, having said that, there are always small differences between one individual airplane and another. What makes it a Y-Tail? I don't always bite on these types of personal observations but, here goes. The Bottom Line: What Will My B-Model Cost? Takeoff, climb, cruise, stall, landing: the specifications are the same between B-Models and the original generation aircraft. PDF Order Form  WAIEX (pronounced "Y-X") is simply a Y-tail Sonex. The Sonex, Waiex and Xenos are a family of lightweight, metal, low-wing, two seat homebuilt aircraft. AeroVee Exhaust and AeroVee Cooling Baffles. I have an arthritic left shoulder and hand. WAIEX (pronounced "Y-X") is simply a Y-tail Sonex. Built purely for it's good looks and as an homage to earlier John Monnett designs such as the Moni and Monex Racer, the Waiex specifications and performance numbers are identical to those of the Sonex and, like the Sonex, is perfectly suited to the US Sport Pilot/LSA regulations. Yes good post , my airspeed indicator is marked for max airspeed flap operating range. The turbo-powered Waiex-B aircraft design was first presented at the Sunlight ‘n … Sonex Aircraft is showing the Sonex B and Waiex B kitplanes for the first time at the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Sonex Aircraft, LLC now offers more options than ever before for building your dream! More width and comfort at the shoulders, hips, knees and feet. B-Model Dual-Screen MGL iEFIS Explorer Panel, B-Model Features: Seat Back Moved Aft While Retaining Rollover Structure, Engine Installations: AeroVee/AeroVee Turbo, Engine Installations: UL Power 260 & 350 Series, B-Model Features: Easy-Fitting Horizontal Split Cowling, B-Model Features: Simplified Engine Mount Attachment, B-Model Features: Machined Canopy and Windshield Bows, B-Model Features: Popular Canopy Latch "Second Notch" for Cool Taxiing, Sensenich is the official prop manufacturer for Sonex Aircraft, B-Model Features: Super-Clean AeroConversions AeroBrakes Installation, B-Model Features: Easy-Handling Sonex Direct-Steering Tailwheel, Waiex B-Model Prototype: The Spirit of Red One. -The Waiex/Sonex kits are built like tanks...very strong! Y-Tails not-only make Waiex, Xenos and SubSonex aircraft look cool, but they also offer superior handling vs. conventional V-tails, offer a simple way to drive tailwheel steering, and gives the exhaust of the SubSonex turbojet engine a place to go. Performance specifications are equal. At 8,000' AeroVee powered Sonex/Waiex can acheive 150 mph TAS @ 42 mpg. More of everything you want in a sport aircraft: B-Models have completely replaced the original Sonex, Waiex & Xenos in the Sonex Aircraft product lineup. Our engine installation manuals for AeroVee and Jabiru detail specific items needed. © Copyright 2021 Sonex Aircraft, LLC. If the company went out of business during the project, it was possible to complete it from raw materials. away Receive Everything in One Complete Kit Package! (2) Gross Weight of 1150 lbs approved for all engines producing 100 hp or greater. To continue the Sonex Aircraft heritage of Product Innovation, Affordability, Simplicity, Versatility, Performance, Engineering, and Quality and to expand these themes into a broader aviation marketplace. Sonex-B tail dragger kitFuel Capacity 30 GallonsEngine Jabiru 120 hpEmpty Weight 620 lbs.Range (1) 687 milesCruise Speed @ Sea Level 135 mphCruise Spe... AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales of Chicago Schaumburg, IL - 1,564 mi. Seat back is moved aft, and new seating geometry accommodates taller individuals. This standard addition to each kit raised the price slightly, but eliminated 100 hours of build time for the average builder and assures quality parts are going into each airframe. Electric Flaps reduce cockpit clutter and Dual Throttles are standard. Which means I have less ability to put things behind the seat and stay in a comfortable CG range. Read more about each option by following the links below: The Fastest, Most Economical way to Kit Build! Includes pre-built Fuselage, Wings and Installed Canopy! Sonex B 21 Taildragger, wings, tail, fuselage box complete Built Sonerai IIL N86PH too many years ago. Note: Please be patient while all images load for the best experience. 438 Topics 3662 Posts Last post by BRS These airplanes are all unique unto themselves, so there will always be small differences that may or may not be noticeable. The stick forces required to roll the aircraft at a given rate do not change until exceeding 80 degrees per second -- it just takes a little more stick force to get full deflection of the aileron in the range of 80-120 degrees per second. The effect on Vso stall speed is barley perceptible, however, adding only about 2 mph to the aircraft's stall speed with flaps extended. While these finished costs are accurate as of the date of publication, they are not guaranteed. Options ranging from advanced Quick Build Kits to individual Sub-Kits are available to suit your construction skills, time and budget. Read More about Sonex Aircraft Propeller Options. B-Model Upholstery Packages Available starting at: $1,090. Customers may optionally install any engine in the 80-130 hp range, with a firewall-forward installation weight not-to-exceed 200 lbs. Re: AN363 vs AN365. The Waiex was more “fun” to fly. Sensenich Props Available starting at: $1,047. See the B-Model News & Development Archive for all the developments along the way and any recent B-Model news! Items like a battery, fuel lines, etc. To make the table I used one 4 X 8 feet sheet of 3/4 inch thick plywood with one side finished smooth. Specifically, the Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based kit manufacturer unveiled a tailwheel, AeroVee Turbo-powered version of its Waiex-B at a press event on opening day of the show in Lakeland, Florida. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); by LarryEWaiex121 » Thu May 24, 2018 3:45 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest. Add the Aerovee kit and I'll have an aerobatic fun-to-fly airplane for $20-25K. Discussion for builders, pilots, owners, and those interested in building or owning a second generation Sonex or Waiex. Built purely for it's good looks and as an homage to earlier John Monnett designs such as the Moni and Monex Racer, the Waiex specifications and performance numbers are identical to those of the Sonex and, like the Sonex, is perfectly suited to the US Sport Pilot/LSA regulations. Rotate the Waiex-B model with your mouse or track pad to see every angle of the aircraft! Staggered seating is available via upholstery seat back cushions. You may opt to remove engine mounts and cowlings from your kit order to accommodate a custom installation. Alternatively, a fold-back folding wing would require an extensive and complete redesign of the Main Wing Spar and fuselage attach into an overly-complex and heavy mechanism. Get the Maximum Discounts and Incentives, and Pay Less for Shipping! Original Sonex plans will still be available for scratch building. SONEX HINTS & TIPS 1. I put the Sonex in the "around the patch" aeroplane category, while the RV-12 is a genuine touring aeroplane. All Sonex and Waiex kits come with the option to build either the original "standard length" ailerons, or longer Sport Acro ailerons. Tex-Nylon package. Flight Data & Engine Monitoring Instrument Packages Available starting at: $1,190.75. Deposit holders will be placed in-line for B-Model kit delivery slots according to date and time of deposit. Some of the items needed to finish your aircraft are not provided by Sonex. For my situation i love the electric flaps. Waiex-B PDF Order Form, The Bottom Line: What Will My B-Model Cost? WAIEX (pronounced "Y-X") is simply a Y-tail Sonex. Specifications subject to change without notice. The biggest benefits of the Onex would be the folding wings for storage, and the lower kit costs. Sonex Aircraft's Waiex, Xenos and SubSonex aircraft models all share a very special feature: the Y-Tail! The option to build from plans was important to me. The Waiex retains the same superb Sonex flight characteristics and high performance in all phases of flight, including aerobatics. B-Model Kits: See All Pricing and Center “Y-Stick” option offers dual controls with easier cockpit entry and roomier seating. As demand for legacy parts decreases, lead times may increase. Amortize your kit costs without using financing! My Waiex had the Aerovee engine and it was very underpowered. Although the Sport Acro ailerons are longer, the aircraft's control harmony does not change and the aircraft does not become difficult to handle. Sonex Aircraft debuted a new B-Model design for the Sonex and Waiex models at SUN ‘n FUN 2016. The Sonex Sonex, Waiex, Xenos, Subsonex models Empennage Cover is a complete, one-piece cover which covers both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, as well as the tailboom. To accommodate the longer ailerons, the aircraft flaps are shortened by one flap rib bay. All original Sonex, Waiex and Xenos aircraft will continue to receive full support, including legacy parts availability, if registered with Sonex Aircraft. Sonex also offered several models of aircraft, and the Sonex could be built from plans, as sub kits, or as a complete kit. Read our B-Model Conversion FAQ's. By 2014, 500 customer built aircraft had been completed. It features MGL Avionics with 8.5-inch dual-screen display, or buyers can select a Dynon SkyView Quick Panel dual-screen system. The new B-Model fuel tank holds 20 US gallons – a 4-gallon increase over the original Sonex, Waiex and Xenos with a range increase of over 130 miles! These new kit upgrades consist of Sonex Aircraft Complete Airframe Kits with major assemblies pre-constructed; ­ the fuselage and wing of the aircraft will be included assembled and riveted, and the aircraft canopy will be installed. Flying the Xenos. Top. 80 degrees per second to approx. Discussion topics to include safety related issues and flight training. Financing is available through EAA Finance Solutions! (see pricing tab on this page), Conversion Kits: See All Pricing and The larger size of the Sonex/Waiex wing panel simply does not lend itself to that level of versatility. The Y-Tail Waiex combines unusual style with refreshing speed. WORK TABLE: Building the Sonex requires no fixtures or jigs; you need only a sturdy, level work table on which to build the entire plane. Leather package with heated seat available for $1,250. More engine options with 100 hp or more offers more options for enhanced performance with your B-Model. SonexBuilders.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Kits are produced and marketed by Sonex Aircraft, a small manufacturer based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 92 Topics 768 Posts Last post by Murray Parr Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:23 pm; Sonex Discussion for builders, pilots, owners, and those interested in building or owning a Sonex. *Note: All Models meet FAA Sport Pilot Regulations at maximum continuous power at Sea Level, as required. The Waiex controls are more balanced, with the pitch being similar to the XL but the roll much crisper than the XL. Instrument Budget Includes: MGL Blaze Color Singles Package, Handheld Radio & ELT. Sonex Aircraft now has available new Quick Build options for the Sonex, Waiex, and Onex aircraft models. What is the B-Model? The Sonex can also be built from plans. Sonex Aircraft, LLC is committed to providing the recreational aviation community innovative, cost-effective and efficient aircraft kits, powerplants, and accessories and supporting them with industry-leading customer service. All Prices Subject to Change without notice. by 1AviationNut » … Build a Sonex Aircraft Kit in Sections: Tail, Fuselage, Wing, Controls, and Landing Gear/Engine Configuration Kits Available! Plus all the great features of existing kits: Lightening the aircraft in key areas without sacrificing structural integrity gives the B-Model a very similar weight despite it’s larger size. See detailed pricing below with our cost estimating worksheet* and see why Sonex aircraft offer the Best Sport Aircraft Performance Per Dollar! Read our B-Model Frequently Asked Questions.
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