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Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:52 pm
by 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!
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
Posted:
Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:30 pm
by mike.smith
A big congratulations! It is an awesome feeling, isn't it?!
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:53 pm
by vwglenn
Congrats!!!! I can't wait to see it in person.
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:56 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Congrats David! Glad I got to do the workshop with you back in March 2014.
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:30 am
by Corby202
Well Done
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:43 am
by MichaelFarley56
Congratulations! I can't wait to see pics!!
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:45 pm
by 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
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:42 pm
by 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.
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:33 pm
by tljones42
Congratulations and my best to your build partner.
Tom Jones
Re: Sonex Onex N153TD flys!
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Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:35 pm
by Stogie6
tljones42 wrote: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?