Aerobatic Single Place Folding Wing Aircraft Makes First Flight

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Aerobatic Single Place Folding Wing Aircraft Makes First Flight By Eddy Metcalf

		January 30, 2011 - Sonex Aircraft announced that the number one prototype of the new Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft made its first flight on Friday at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. Piloted by Sonex General Manager, CEO, and Onex designer Jeremy Monnett, the AeroVee-powered N111NX made an extensive flight orbiting the field. Monnett also made a low approach before landing, signifying his satisfaction with the initial handling and performance of the aircraft. "The airplane is sweet," commented Jeremy Monnett upon landing. "It feels great!" In celebration of the achievement, the "Corsair-style" wing-fold system was used to stow the aircraft back into the Hornets' Nest R&D hangar.

"First flight of the Onex marks the beginning of our flight test program for this innovative new design," continued Jeremy after the flight. "A design that virtually everyone in the community of current and prospective Sonex Aircraft builders is very excited about. This folding-wing, aerobatic, sport pilot aircraft offers enhanced freedom and affordability, continuing the Sonex tradition of lowering the cost barriers to flying." Next steps in the development of the Onex include a complete and thorough flight testing program to explore the full performance envelope and flight characteristics of the aircraft, along with completion, first flight, and testing of Onex prototype number two: a tricycle gear version. More information about the Onex can be obtained by watching an upcoming Onex webinar to be hosted by EAA and presented by Jeremy Monnett on February 2nd at 7:00pm central time. Additionally, more Onex progress updates will continue to be posted to the Hornets' Nest Research and Development web site as flight testing continues. Sonex Aircraft, LLC is a leader in the experimental kit aircraft industry, providing a series of Sport Pilot eligible kit aircraft and producing the AeroConversions line of products which include the AeroVee engine, AeroInjector and ancillary aviation products.

		Sonex Aircraft?s Sonex and Waiex sport planes, and the Xenos sport motorglider offer outstanding performance in an easy to build, easy to fly kit package that can be purchased and completed with full technical support at an unrivaled price. Sonex and AeroConversions product development is committed to providing simple, elegant and low-cost solutions for sport flying. Simply put, Sonex Aircraft and AeroConversions products provide the best performance per dollar. For information visit their sites Sonex and AeroConversions. Other News Stories Lightspeed Aviation Provides $100,000 To Aviation Related Charities Hartsfield-Jackson Remains Busiest Airport In The World Boeing Receives $1.6B Contract For P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Proposed Change To Irish And UK Airspace Transition Altitude Jeppesen, India?s Jet Airways Sign 5 Year EFB Class 2 Contract EADS CEO Testifies Before SASC On The KC-X Competition Disclosure FAA Approves Croatia As Meeting International Aviation Standards Airbus A330 MRTT Performs ?Wet Contacts? With Two F-18 Fighters Canada?s DATS Receives AMO Certification On The SAAB 340 Aircraft The 5Th And Final Flight Test For The G650 Aircraft Took To The Skies Historic Aircraft Collection, Airport, And Endowment Donated To College Allegiant Air Flight Attendants Vote Yes Dispatchers No To Unionizing Horizon Air Retiring Its Public Brand, Adopting Alaska Airlines' Eskimo Cessna Hits Stride With Skycatcher Light Sport Aircraft Deliveries Eurofighter Typhoon Achieves 100,000 Flying Hours Dispute Could Cost Aer Lingus Airlines Over $500,000 A Day Boeing Begins Flight Testing UK Chinook MK4 Helicopter FAA Warns Pilots Of Part 23 Aircraft Stall Warning Indicators In Icing Conditions Improving Canada?s Air Transport Competitiveness MiG-29 Fighter Soars Over The Pacific Northwest LAN Airlines And TAM Airlines To Form Merger FAA Dedicates New Airport Traffic Control Tower For LaGuardia Airport NY Mexico Federal Police Receive Delivery On UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty Lasering Flight On Approach To Green Airport Mesa Air Receives Court Approval On Reorganization Plan Families Of United Flight 93 Visit Somerset Where Plane Crashed On Sept. 11 Was Comcast Bind Keith Olbermann Departure? FAA Mandates CRM Training For 135 Operations Boeing To Layoff 1,100 Employees In Its C-17 Aircraft Production Plants