| The Waiex Journey |
| Waiex N623MJ |
Welcome to flskyrider.com and The Waiex Journey. This site will document the building process and registration of my kit built
sport plane. Technical questions should be directed to Sonex Aircraft LLC. It 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 is a tri-cycle configuration powered by the
AeroVee 2180, 80 HP, VW conversion, 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 Sonex plans holder, final decision to build a Sonex LLC. Designed aircraft was not made until after attending the
Sonex Workshop in Oshkosh during the first week of October, 2004. During my time with the Sonex Team , all of the staff made
me feel at home and always provided me with truthful and timely 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. 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.
The journey continues.
sport plane. Technical questions should be directed to Sonex Aircraft LLC. It 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 is a tri-cycle configuration powered by the
AeroVee 2180, 80 HP, VW conversion, 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 Sonex plans holder, final decision to build a Sonex LLC. Designed aircraft was not made until after attending the
Sonex Workshop in Oshkosh during the first week of October, 2004. During my time with the Sonex Team , all of the staff made
me feel at home and always provided me with truthful and timely 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. 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.
The journey continues.
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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FIRST FLIGHT COMPLETED FEB 23 2007. 9:11 AM ET
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July 13, 2011
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