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Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Gripdana » Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:52 pm
Nice work Robbie! I can't wait to see your turbo.
Dana Baker
Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
Sonex #1534 - N1534S "Aluminum Foil"
Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
Sonex #1534 - N1534S "Aluminum Foil"
Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
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Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by daleandee » Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:56 am
Sonex1517 wrote:This week I built the instrument panel, test fit it, and drilled the throttle, mixture, and starter in place.
Speaking of panels ... have you seen this one?
Dale
N319WF
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Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Sonex1517 » Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:15 am
Nice! Love the simplicity
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
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Sonex1517 - Posts: 1670
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- Location: T25 Aero Estates, Frankston, TX
Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Sonex1517 » Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:01 pm
Well, I spent the past two weeks working almost non stop on Sonex 1517. My wonderful wife not only let me spend my Christmas vacation working on the airplane - she pitched in and helped when needed. (And put up with my complaints during several challenging phases)
Today I mounted the AeroVee on the airframe with my wife and friend Tony helping, and got as far as installing the exhaust and turbo. The exhaust installation was way more challenging than the turbo. Lots of stuff to finish up on the turbo install...
Lucky for me Chicagoland's bitter cold held off until tonight. The garage was toasty and is now very, very full of Sonex.
Wow am I sore, but also happy. Looking forward to finishing the airplane by summer!
(Sorry - no photos - will try to load some up tomorrow)
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved
Today I mounted the AeroVee on the airframe with my wife and friend Tony helping, and got as far as installing the exhaust and turbo. The exhaust installation was way more challenging than the turbo. Lots of stuff to finish up on the turbo install...
Lucky for me Chicagoland's bitter cold held off until tonight. The garage was toasty and is now very, very full of Sonex.
Wow am I sore, but also happy. Looking forward to finishing the airplane by summer!
(Sorry - no photos - will try to load some up tomorrow)
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
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Sonex1517 - Posts: 1670
- Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:11 am
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Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by daleandee » Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:57 pm
Sonex1517 wrote:The garage was toasty and is now very, very full of Sonex. Wow am I sore, but also happy. Looking forward to finishing the airplane by summer!
Robbie Culver
Can I expect to see "Turbo Rob" at Crossville?
:)
Dale
N319WF
PS: BTW ... the old saying is, "pictures or it didn't happen!"
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Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Gripdana » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:34 am
Great feeling isn't it. I couldn't believe it seeing it hanging on the mount. The fun is just beginning. Glad to hear you had a good and productive holiday!
Dana Baker
Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
Sonex #1534 - N1534S "Aluminum Foil"
Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
Sonex #1534 - N1534S "Aluminum Foil"
Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
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Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Bryan Cotton » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:09 am
Sounds great Robbie and looking forward to the pics! It is only 49.1 NM to C77 from 1C5 so I hope you can visit during phase 1!
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Sonex1517 » Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:42 pm
Well, a long overdue update.
Obviously I did not finish by summer! But....
I am done with major construction on Sonex 1517, and currently working my way through a long punch list (61 items - 9 complete).
It appears likely I can make the first flight this fall. Hopefully before Crossville!
Obviously I did not finish by summer! But....
I am done with major construction on Sonex 1517, and currently working my way through a long punch list (61 items - 9 complete).
It appears likely I can make the first flight this fall. Hopefully before Crossville!
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
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Sonex1517 - Posts: 1670
- Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:11 am
- Location: T25 Aero Estates, Frankston, TX
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Bryan Cotton » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:29 am
Keep going Robbie! We are all rooting for you!
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Bryan Cotton - Posts: 5501
- Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:54 pm
- Location: C77
Re: Sonex Build Status and Completion Photos
by Bryan Cotton » Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:22 pm
Hey Robbie-
I see on the foundation Youtube channel you have a first engine start video! Congratulations! Is that a new video or did I miss the announcement?
http://youtu.be/SSDtoY3EKiU
I see on the foundation Youtube channel you have a first engine start video! Congratulations! Is that a new video or did I miss the announcement?
http://youtu.be/SSDtoY3EKiU
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Bryan Cotton - Posts: 5501
- Joined: Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:54 pm
- Location: C77
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