Sonex Onex N153TD flys!

[Stogie6]

And a fine Fathers Day weekend to all Sonexers out there. Today, my Onex (SN ONX0153) broke ground and actually flew! What a great bucket list thing to do - build then fly your own airplane. I have to still tweak a couple of items, but got some air time as my dad (and co-builder) watched. I wish I could give more information, but I was busy making sure everything went as planned - several hick-ups, but hey, it's an experimental.
Thanks to my Dad, the crew at his hangar who offered advice either wanted or not, and to Sonex Aircraft for a really cool design. Photos will follow eventually.
I cannot describe how excited, exhausted, and ready for my next 39 hours of Phase One I am.
For those still building, Git er dun!

[mike.smith]

A big congratulations! It is an awesome feeling, isn't it?!

[vwglenn]

Congrats!!!! I can't wait to see it in person.

[Bryan Cotton]

Congrats David! Glad I got to do the workshop with you back in March 2014.

[Corby202]

Well Done

[MichaelFarley56]

Congratulations! I can't wait to see pics!!

[dhogue]

Congratulations David! What a great accomplishment.
Will keep an eye out for pictures and phase 1 progress reports.
Looking forward to that day on #173

[Onex107]

Isn't it great. I can't believe that in just two years the number of Onex's has almost doubled. Flew mine to a Father's Day fly in breakfast this morning. I fold one wing up and it really gets attention. It was parked next to my friend's Sonex so folks could compare. Had to wipe finger prints off when I got back to the hangar.

[tljones42]

Congratulations and my best to your build partner.
Tom Jones

[Stogie6]

Congratulations and my best to your build partner.
Tom Jones

Thanks Tom. I am glad my dad made the trip for the first flight.
How goes your project?