Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft Makes First Flight

Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft Makes First Flight

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is proud to announce that the number one prototype of
the new Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft made its first flight
yesterday, January 27, 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI.
Piloted by Sonex General Manager, CEO, and Onex designer Jeremy Monnett, the
AeroVee-powered N111NX made an extensive flight orbiting the field. Monnett
also made a low approach before landing, signifying his satisfaction with
the initial handling and performance of the aircraft.

“The airplane is sweet,” commented Jeremy Monnett upon landing. “It feels
great!” In celebration of the achievement, the “Corsair-style” wing-fold
system was used to stow the aircraft back into the Hornets’ Nest R&D hangar.
“First flight of the Onex marks the beginning of our flight test program for
this innovative new design,” continued Jeremy after the flight. “A design
that virtually everyone in the community of current and prospective Sonex
Aircraft builders is very excited about. This folding-wing, aerobatic, sport
pilot aircraft offers enhanced freedom and affordability, continuing the
Sonex tradition of lowering the cost barriers to flying.”

Next steps in the development of the Onex include a complete and thorough
flight testing program to explore the full performance envelope and flight
characteristics of the aircraft, along with completion, first flight, and
testing of Onex prototype number two: a tricycle gear version.

More information about the Onex can be obtained by watching an upcoming Onex
webinar to be hosted by EAA and presented by Jeremy Monnett on February 2nd
at 7:00pm central time. Additionally, more Onex progress updates will
continue to be posted to the Hornets’ Nest Research and Development web site
as flight testing continues. Those interested can also join the Hornets’
Nest mailing list to receive automated notification via email of new Onex
progress updates posted to the site.

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is a leader in the experimental kit aircraft industry,
providing a series of Sport Pilot eligible kit aircraft and producing the
AeroConversions line of products which include the AeroVee engine,
AeroInjector and ancillary aviation products. Sonex Aircraft¹s Sonex and
Waiex sport planes, and the Xenos sport motorglider offer outstanding
performance in an easy to build, easy to fly kit package that can be
purchased and completed with full technical support at an unrivaled price.
Sonex and AeroConversions product development is committed to providing
simple, elegant and low-cost solutions for sport flying. Simply put, Sonex
Aircraft and AeroConversions products provide the best performance per
dollar. Check us out at www.SonexAircraft.com and www.AeroConversions.com