ANN Has Exclusive New Photos Of New Sonex Motorgliders and V-Tailed Hotrod

If it isn't a record, it should be... but the folks at Sonex, Ltd., sure were busy getting ready for some major announcements at Oshkosh... test-flying THREE new designs in one single day. Sonex, Ltd  told ANN that the first flight of these three brand-new aircraft all took place Saturday, July 19th, 2003 with John Monnett at the controls.

The first of the three test flights was Xenos N212XS, a brand-new two-place all-metal motor glider. This Xenos  is powered by the Jabiru 3300. The Xenos gracefully took to the skies at 7:30 AM. The second test flight was Xenos N112XS powered by the Aero Vee 2180.

The new Xenos motorglider will be offered only as a complete kit from Sonex, Ltd. The kit will contain laser-cut parts, formed ribs, all welded components, along with all formed aluminum parts. It will only be offered with a tail-dragger configuration. Options will include a center or dual stick and two engine options. The Xenos can be built for under $28,000 complete!

The final test flight of the day was a new Y-tail Sonex derivative named the Waiex. (stands for Y-tail Experimental). The new sport aircraft Waiex hotrod meets all Sport Pilot Criteria, and adds yet another option for those seeking  affordable performance. The Waiex will also only be offered as a complete kit. Waiex can be built for under $25,000 complete!

Both of these new designs are being premiered at AirVenture 2003 in Oshkosh, WI held from July 29th through August 4th. The "Sun-Yellow" prototypes of these designs can be seen at the Sonex,ltd Booth's 464 and 465 in the North Display Area. One of the Xenos prototypes will also be on display in the EAA's Sport Pilot Center.

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