| The Waiex Journey |
| Waiex N623MJ |
Welcome to flskyrider.com and The Waiex Journey. This site will document the building process of my kit built Waiex. Technical
questions should be directed to Sonex Aircraft LLC. This site IS NOT intended to be a technical manual.
This is the construction chronicle of my Waiex, pronounced YX. It is a two place, all metal aircraft designed and supplied in kit
form by Sonex Ltd..
My name is Mike January and the Waiex that I have built is serial number 23 and was originally built as in tri-cycle configuration
however it was changed to a conventional gear (Tail Wheel) aircraft in 2011. It is powered by the AeroVee 2180, 80 HP, VW
conversion engine, supplied by Aero Conversions.
There are three Sonex projects nearby, one, Sonex #71 is complete, and was Built and is flown by Bob Adams. The two
remaining, Sonex #82 Chuck Dorff and Sonex #335 Steve Betts, are currently under construction. It is great to have them close.
All aircraft are within 30minutes of my home.
Although a standard Sonex plans holder, final decision to build a Waiex was not made until after attending the Sonex Workshop in
Oshkosh during the first week of October, 2004.After looking at the Waiex, I decided to change to a Waiex Kit. During all my
time spent time with the Sonex Team , the entire staff at Sonex LLC made me feel at home and always provided me with truthful
and straight forward answers to all my questions. The workshop was well organized, full of vital information, hands on training
and even a visit from an insurance Representative to answer all our questions. I feel that the workshop is a must for all Sonex
Builders.
After meeting the Sonex Team there was no doubt as to the next aircraft I wanted to build.. The Sonex Team is a dedicated group
of family, professionals and volunteers, who's expertise in, and love of aviation is evident in every aspect of their business and
product.
questions should be directed to Sonex Aircraft LLC. This site IS NOT intended to be a technical manual.
This is the construction chronicle of my Waiex, pronounced YX. It is a two place, all metal aircraft designed and supplied in kit
form by Sonex Ltd..
My name is Mike January and the Waiex that I have built is serial number 23 and was originally built as in tri-cycle configuration
however it was changed to a conventional gear (Tail Wheel) aircraft in 2011. It is powered by the AeroVee 2180, 80 HP, VW
conversion engine, supplied by Aero Conversions.
There are three Sonex projects nearby, one, Sonex #71 is complete, and was Built and is flown by Bob Adams. The two
remaining, Sonex #82 Chuck Dorff and Sonex #335 Steve Betts, are currently under construction. It is great to have them close.
All aircraft are within 30minutes of my home.
Although a standard Sonex plans holder, final decision to build a Waiex was not made until after attending the Sonex Workshop in
Oshkosh during the first week of October, 2004.After looking at the Waiex, I decided to change to a Waiex Kit. During all my
time spent time with the Sonex Team , the entire staff at Sonex LLC made me feel at home and always provided me with truthful
and straight forward answers to all my questions. The workshop was well organized, full of vital information, hands on training
and even a visit from an insurance Representative to answer all our questions. I feel that the workshop is a must for all Sonex
Builders.
After meeting the Sonex Team there was no doubt as to the next aircraft I wanted to build.. The Sonex Team is a dedicated group
of family, professionals and volunteers, who's expertise in, and love of aviation is evident in every aspect of their business and
product.
flskyrider.com
| Disclaimer Be advised that this site IS NOT an official or approved site of Sonex, LLC. and is, in no way intended to be a publication of Sonex , LLC. these pages may contain ideas, opinions, and methods employed by me in the construction of my personal aircraft. They are not necessarily the most desirable method nor are they necessarily endorsed, approved or recommended by Sonex LLC. Many of the ideas and methods which may be discussed in the site represent a compilation of ideas and methods which other builders have used or expressed on other web sites and correspondences. The photos, tips, if any, and methods presented on this site are provided only as this builders construction process, for information as a forum for exchange and the sharing of ideas and construction methods. NO responsibility or liability is assumed, expressed, or implied as to the suitability, accuracy, safety, or approval by me or any agency thereof. Any party using any suggestion, idea, method, example or material depicted on these pages, do so at their own risk and discretion and without recourse against the site owner or any other person and or agency noted on this site. |
A WAIEX CONSTRUCTION CHRONICLE
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