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Welcome to the group! We're glad to have you here and hope we can answer your questions as you think of them. One of the reasons I was so interested in the Sonex line of airplanes was the value of the design. 10 years ago when I first flew my Waiex, I had it flying for less than $30,000 American dol...

I read the update this week that included: - Masks will be recommended/required if social distancing can't be accomplished - Vaccine's won't be required - International visitation will depend on the requirements at that time - Monday night concert (and other events with high foot traffic) won't happ...

I had not heard of this one. Report says he lost his engine, couldn’t get it restarted, and stall/spin on a base to final turn. Maybe he was just trying to make it to the runway? If so this is at least the second recent accident where someone experienced engine issues and landed short while trying t...

Just a thought Ron, and I’m sure you’ve already considered this... Adding ADS-B Out to the RV could be as easy as installing a uAvionix Echo UAT or one of the wingtip/tail beacon systems (if the airplane has exterior lights). Those would potentially work with the current transponder, not add anythin...

Hello Ron, I wish I could give you an exact value but selling a Waiex is tricky right now given a soft market and increasing issues with insurance. Take my two cents for what it’s worth (not that much) but your Waiex, as it sits now, is probably worth $24,000-29,000 if you are in a hurry to sell it....

The pressure relief valve is a pretty basic setup but if the plunger is sticking at all that could cause your issue. Have you added oil to the engine lately? I’ve read reports that adding too much oil to the engine can also cause similar situations. These engines seem happiest when they are kept may...

Welcome to the forums and the Sonex family! You have a wonderful story. It’s really amazing how emotionally attached we can get to airplanes, and your story with the Tri Pacer is a wonderful example. I grew up in the back of a Cessna Cardinal that my dad and grandfather flew and I wish I had the abi...

If you want to build just to build, don’t worry about any of the options.

If you want to fly and you can afford the premade angle kit, do that one first.

Then, if you can afford the finished spars, get those.

Enjoy the journey!! If you’re going to look over his airplane and plans, have him explain how the plans work and how you read measurements. They’re easy to understand and well done but at first glance some people don’t understand the logic. Not much to it! If they have the time and offer, a quick de...

I’m in the same boat as Robbie and Ron. Battery heated clothes and elements seems like a good solution for the Sonex. I purchased a Milwaukee battery heated coat from Home Depot and that, combined with wool socks and an insulated hat, keep me plenty warm. I’m comfortable flying into the mid 20’s and...

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