Second Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Makes First Flight

It’s very hard not to be impressed by the little SubSonex jet that is produced by the Sonex Aircraft Company as the ultimate kit-built ‘Walter Mitty’ machine. For a number of years, the concept of building your own personal jet has been a challenge to aim for. Others have tried but Sonex seems to have found the right formula, and now the second customer built SubSonex has taken to the air.

Sonex recently published on their website that another customer-built SubSonex Personal Jet has flown! The proud builder/owner is Andrew San Marco of Fairfield, CT whose SubSonex, serial number 7, flew for the first time on December 2nd! Andrew writes:

"On Friday December 2nd, N13MB flew for the very first time. With Bob O’Haver at the controls, he departed New London, Ct, at 7:45 am. The initial flight was just over 30 minutes. Bob conducted some stalls, and slow flight followed by a low approach over the field. Shortly after 9:30am, and a preflight briefing, I jumped in for a 35 minute flight over the Long Island Sound. The plane flew flawlessly, and handled far greater than I could have expected. The handling characteristics were smooth. Landing the plane was much easier than I had anticipated. With power at 88% at 5500 feet, I was seeing speeds at 210MPH. What a fantastic machine.

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of the folks at Sonex, with special mention to Kerry, Levi, and Joe. I’m grateful for your patience and support. I also want to thank Bob Carlton, Bill Hill, and Bob O’Haver for their wisdom and attention to detail during the LOA training In New Mexico. The training makes for a great transition into this aircraft. Finally, to the team in Groton, Chris Bergman, Tim Pavkov, and Gerry Sykes, you guys did an amazing job, I thank you for your guidance and amazing talent in making this a reality.

I look forward to enjoying this aircraft for years to come."

We at ANN congratulate Andrew for his achievement in building the airplane and being part of the first flight process.

(Source and image from Sonex website)

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